Recommended Hitch Receiver and Adjustable Ball Mount for 2004 Ford Ranger
Question:
I have a 04 Ranger FX4 and will get a hitch. The trailer I will use is level when the ball hitch is about 8inch below the bumper hitch that currently is on the rear bumper. If I get a new hitch, will it be low enough to give me a level pull, or will I need an adapter to lower the ball slightly? Thank you.
asked by: Joseph D
Expert Reply:
For your 2004 Ford Ranger, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75082. This will give you a sturdy hitch with an easy bolt-on installation. The 2 inch receiver will give you more options of accessories and a higher rated hitch for towing capacity and tongue weight.
For your 2 inch receiver I recommend using the Convert-a-Ball Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # TK5007. This will allow you to use a 2 inch ball like # 63845 or a # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball. This will give you adjustability to tow level. You will need a pin and clip like # PC3 or a locking pin like # e98880 for added security.
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Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 9" Rise to 10-1/4" Drop - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Convert-A-Ball
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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