Is the Curt Hitch # 13138 for 1998 Ford Ranger Compatible with Spare Tire
Question:
I have a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT, 2 wheel drive with a style side bed and full size spare. I need to know if I will have to relocate my spare tire from under the rear of the bed in order to use this Class III trailer hitch. My spare is raised and lowered via a cable and does not use a cross swing mount to hold it up under the bed as some of the full size Ford and Chevy trucks used. My spare is a 225/70R14 I have read the other Q and A concerning other year Ranger trucks and the Mazda version, but none covered the 1998 model year though.
asked by: Doug B
Expert Reply:
Your full sized factory spare that you have on your 1998 Ford Ranger will be just fine where it currently is stored when you install the Curt Hitch part # 13138.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
For trailer wiring you would want # 118325.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
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