Recommended Trailer hitch Receiver For a 2008 Ford Ranger 4x4
Question:
Which bolt on bumper hitch for a 2008 Ford ranger 4 x 4 4.0 L six-cylinder.
asked by: Terence B
Expert Reply:
I recommend installing our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e29AR on your 2008 Ford Ranger 4x4 with the 4.0L 6 cylinder engine. The frame mounted receiver may require the drilling of 2 additional holes as Ford did not drill these holes in every Ford ranger. There is also not a bolt on receiver for your bumper. I have linked the installation instructions below so you can see where the holes are ahead of time to determine if you will need to drill.
If you will need a 4-way flat connector for operating the lights on a small trailer, you will need to check and see if you have a USCAR # 20147 type connector located behind your bumper. If you do find this connector the Curt 4-Way # C55515 is all you will need for a plug and play connection. Otherwise you will need the Hopkins 4-Way # HM40655 to connect in line of your factory tail lights.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tow Ready Replacement 7-Way Harness and Socket for Factory Tow Package
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tow Ready
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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