Why Can't a Front Mount Trailer Hitch be Installed on a Canadian Built 2-Wheel Drive Ford Ranger
Question:
Everyone says that the commonly available front mount ranger hitch will not fit a Canadian built 2WD, or ones with a front cross member. Could someone please elaborate on why this is? I am interested in having a front-mounted hitch receiver, is there a version out there that would work for me?
asked by: Jamie
Expert Reply:
Models of the 2008 Ford Ranger built in Canada, are 2-wheel drive, and have the cross member at the front of the truck will not be able to be fitted with a front mount trailer hitch like you have said. Basically the cross member is in the way and a hitch cannot be bolted into place.
The other option is to have a front mount hitch custom fabricated and welded on by a qualified professional welder. Wed do have some hitch fabrication parts that could be used for this. I have included a link to them for you.
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Marvin S.
2/8/2020
I have a 2009 Ford Ranger 4x2 XL reg cab, 2.3 L 4 cyl. Automatic.Will the front mount hitch fit without customizing the hitch or are truck cross members in the way. Model C31063.Thanks