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Code: 70181
Retail:$254.97
Price:$189.95
Shipping Weight: 30 pounds
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Video of Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on this 2008 Ford Ranger, we are going to install part number 87161 from Hidden Hitch. This will also apply to part number 75082 from Draw-Tite. OK, we will show you how the hitch mounts up to the frame of the vehicle. You are going to use the existing hole right here and you are going to use this existing spot right here, with the bolt in here. This bolt will be removed and replaced with new hardware. The J-nut behind it will be replaced also. We will start off by removing the hardware right here. And one little thing that you might want to do is go ahead and loosen this bolt up a little bit. That way, it makes it a little easier to move this J-nut here. We are done with the driver side. Let us go ahead and do the same thing again on at the passenger side. 0:44
Now, we loosened both sides up. Now you can see that we can move the bumper pretty easily. And that gives us more working room now to remove this J-nut. Sometimes you can just pull down on the back side of it, on the other side of the frame. Pull down the tab. Maybe it will just slide out. If not, pry it out with a screw driver. Go ahead and repeat that same process back over on the passenger side. OK, let us go ahead and install some hardware now. We are going to install a block and a bolt. And it is just going to right on through, just like that. At this point we can go ahead and tighten up the bumper bolts back here. OK, at this point we can go ahead and install the hitch on the vehicle with the two bolts we installed. Now we are going to have to take the hitch and push it a little bit passed the bolt and then back over the horizontal bolts that are in the bumper bracket. Then we can the bolts in. We will just go ahead and run our lock washer and a nut onto it. We are just going to leave it loose and repeat the same thing on both sides. 1:44
Alright, now we will work on the attachment going towards the front of the vehicle. Now there is going to be a space between the frame and the hitch. The kit comes with a block to fill that up. It is the same as before. We will our hardware in. We have our hardware installed but before we can tighten down the hitch, you want to make sure that this cutout on the hitch goes around this bolt right here. You may have to tap it with a rubber mallet to put it in position so everything sits flat on the frame. OK, with our bolts tightened down, you can go ahead and torque them down as specified in the instructions. We have our vehicle off of the lift. Now we will give you a couple of measurements that will help you in ing the ball mount, bicycle rack or cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 15 inches. And from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the bumper we are looking at 5 inches. Alright, in a few easy steps our hitch is already installed. And there you have it for part number 87161 from Hidden Hitch.
1999 - 2009 Mazda B Series Pickup
1999 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (17 Customer Reviews)
by: Kay08/19/2011
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Great product, thank you. Looked great out of the box, and installed easily. The only thing you might want to note is that some Ranger owners will need to remove the spare tire before mounting this beast. The spare tire went back in place with no issues, there's just not enough room to maneuver and install the hitch with the spare tire in place.22315
by: David D.02/02/2012
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Works great! Relatively easy to install. Will recommend it to friends and family.30899
by: Mike W.01/28/2012
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Fit and finish of this hitch is very good. A welcome addition to my truck to haul my utility trailer. Installation took a little longer than advertised, my big bear paws had difficulty accessing the vertical bolt installation locations. It looks great on the truck, not noticeable under the bumper like other products.30499
by: mike12/16/2011
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thank you for the fast delivery. three days that was great!28209
by: GN12/03/2011
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3rd time ordering -great, timely service 27625
by: Ben K.10/28/2011
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Great price and great service!! 26304
by: Bob M09/29/2011
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Installed on about 45 minutes. Fit up perfectly.24865
by: Chris N08/01/2011
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Awsome, Fit perfect..A+ company,got my business20772
by: Matt H04/24/2011
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Excellent product and even better customer service! Truely a rare thing to have these days! I received numerous emails keeping me posted on the status of my order. Will definitely use you guys for all of my trailer equipment needs!12298
by: Vince B.04/22/2011
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Price and delivery were outstanding. Hitch fit so well it actually stayed in place before I got the bolts in! Great product delivered by a great retailer. Thak you!12206
by: Mark H03/24/2011
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Really appreciated the ease of ordering, and quick delivery! We installed the hitch in 20 minutes and saved a bundle!10245
by: Gene03/15/2011
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Just what I was looking for, fair price, quick delivery9425
by: Hadi S03/06/2011
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Great product, fits perfectly. Installation video was a great way to review the differences between the many trailer hitches. I selected the Hidden Hitch because it looked the strongest and the attachment looked the strongest too. The video said 30 minutes but it took me 1 hr, still not bad for one person taking my time. Great product and perfect site. And thanks for the great communication too.8626
by: Randy02/25/2011
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Easy to install even though I did it by myself.7854
by: Scott02/14/2011
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This hitch was very easy to install on my 2003 Ford Ranger. It bolted on using the existing holes in the frame. 7131
by: James R07/16/2010
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Great Just installed my 70181 hitch on my 2007 Ford Ranger. Installation went well for the most part, side bolts are little hard to get to but all in all went well and it looks great.3246
by: Barry R.03/11/2008
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Easy Installation Had it installed in 30 minutes. Looks great.665
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