Is Trimming Needed When Installing Front-Mount Trailer Hitch On 2005 Ford Ranger XLT

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Does the front air dam need to be cut/modified using the draw tite front mount hinge? Also are there any things i would need to know if putting on a 2005 four wheel drive Ranger XLT? Are there any special things I should know?

asked by: John

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I checked with my contact at Curt and they said that the Curt front-Mount Hitch, part # C31063 does require some trimming to install on your Ranger XLT.

I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he provided a picture to show what to look for when it comes to determining whether your 2000 Ford Ranger has the front crossmember. You will see his picture off to the right. If your Ranger DOES NOT have a…

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Answer 2

The CURT Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, #C31063, was designed specifically for the 2000 Ford Ranger. This custom fit hitch features bolt-on installation with no welding required.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 6

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 7

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 9

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 10

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 11

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 12

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