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  1. Trailer Hitch
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  3. 2 Inch Hitch
  4. Class III
  5. 4000 lbs GTW
  6. Visible Cross Tube
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1979 Dodge Colt
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

Part Number: e29AR
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1979 Dodge Colt

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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from etrailer. etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" part number e29AR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Standard 2" Receiver: Works with bike racks, cargo carriers, and other Class III gear
  • Tows up to 4,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers or utility loads safely and securely
  • Holds up to 400 lbs (TW): Supports typical hitch-mounted accessories for everyday use
  • Bolt-On Installation: Attaches to frame with included hardware—no welding required
  • Matte Black Powder Coat: Durable, corrosion-resistant finish hides dirt and scuffs
Made in USA

Features to know about

More Ways to Use Your Vehicle: Class III 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

This custom-fit hitch gives you a 2" x 2" receiver opening that’s ready for a wide range of towing and accessory setups. With a 4,000-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 400-lb tongue weight, it handles small trailers, campers, or cargo carriers with ease. When paired with a weight distribution system, it’s rated for up to 6,000 lbs GTW and 600 lbs tongue weight. The round-tube design keeps things strong and balanced whether you’re hauling gear or adding a bike rack for weekend rides.

Simple Bolt-On Install: No Welding Required

The fully welded receiver bolts straight onto the vehicle’s frame using the included hardware kit—no welding needed. It’s designed for driveway installs with common tools, so you can get it mounted and ready without a lift or special equipment. The precision robotic welds help everything line up properly for a clean, factory-like fit that stays solid once tightened down.

Built to Last Through Road Grime and Weather: Matte Black Powder Coat Finish

The matte black powder coat over a protective base layer gives the hitch its rugged look and long-term corrosion resistance. This finish does more than just look good—it hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than traditional glossy coatings. The sturdy steel construction underneath ensures strength trip after trip, season after season.

Close-up comparison showing the etrailer hitch’s matte carbide finish next to a glossy black finish, emphasizing the textured, non-reflective coating of the matte surface.

Side-by-side photo showing matte carbide and glossy black trailer hitch finishes, illustrating the matte coating’s rugged texture and low-glare appearance.

Ready for Everyday Utility: Tow, Haul, or Carry Your Gear

Whether you’re hooking up a trailer or adding a cargo basket, this hitch covers your everyday hauling needs. The 2" receiver works with standard bike racks, ball mounts, and storage platforms so you can make the most out of your vehicle’s rear end without extra adapters or modifications.

Specs

Receiver Opening

  • Size: 2" x 2"

Class Rating

  • Rating: Class III

Weight and Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
  • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 6,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
  • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 600 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

e29AR etrailer Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver - 2" - Matte Black Carbide

Installation Details E29AR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

46 reviews
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.

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Norman W.

10/7/2024

Great I have purchased at least four 2x2 frame hitches and all fit right as did the wire kitswill always use E-trailer



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Fit truck with no problems, works great



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Fit great and feels solid. Great instru ctions.



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I would really like to leave a 5-star review but at this point I would have to give it 2-stars simply because of the packaging for shipment. I've ordered 2 receiver hitches from etrailer and they were both so poorly packaged that the hitches had busted through the box on both occasions.

The first time some of the parts were loose in the box, but luckily nothing had escaped and the electrical 5-way plug was miraculously not damaged, so I let the packaging thing slide.

The second time, the hitch had abrasions due to it protruding from the box. When I picked up the box both times I could feel the hitch moving around loosely inside. I couldn't let it slide for a second time, as very poor packaging for shipment seems to be an ongoing problem with etrailer.

It's really a shame to go through the trouble of producing a great product and powder coating it, only to have it arrive at the destination scratched up or damaged due to the poor packaging for shipment. At this point, unfortunately, I couldn't recommend that anyone purchase ANYTHING from etrailer.



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Fit perfectly and instructions were gre at.



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Shipping was quick 3 days to N.C.. Hitch fit perfect, took about 40 minutes to install



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Came with all hardware and instructions. Craftsmanship is excellent and no breaks in the materials



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High quality hitch. Easy to understand installation instructions. I installed this hitch by myself in under 30 minutes and I am not a professional mechanic! Great product!



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Easy to put on. It fits perfectly with the spare tire in place.



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Awesome company, staff and products…. Super fast and easy to install. Looks great on our truck. Like the rounded tube construction vs the square tubing… highly recommend trailer .



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Well made product fit perfect took 30 minutes to install by myself works great very happy



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Perfect fit. If installing by yourself and you have a step bumper use a ratchet strap to hook each side of bumper, then put strap over tailgate that is in down position to hold step bumper in place while installing 2 inch receiver. Very helpful when doing by yourself.



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Fits perfectly. Very quick and easy ins tallation.

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John

4/5/2025

Good sturdy hitch. Built to last. Highly recommend this product.



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My Hitch receiver showed up on time which was a plus and I was able to get the unit installed on the ole work truck. It works like champ. I am very happy with the Etrailer hitch, delivery and follow up by etrailer staff. Well done.



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Once again everyone at etrailer did an outstanding job! Thanks again for the great service and products. Scott



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This Hitch installed easily and looks and works great on the Ranger!! It helps to have a lift to install but not necessary it can be done with jacks and jackstands.



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Went pretty easy. 1/2 hour including drilling holes. 1987 Ford Ranger



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It took just half an hour to install and the provided hardware was very good.



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Unfortunately we don’t have a lot of need for products etrailer sells, however almost every time we do have the need, we are going to make the purchase from earlier.
They are super easy to work with and go above and beyond in making sure the customer is happy. And, the products they sell are second to none.
I have seen comments about the etrailer packaging of the product being less than adequate. On our recent trailer hitch purchase, the box, delivered by UPS was beat up on both sides, however the hitch did not seem to have a single mark on it, which was surprising since the hitch was not packed very well.
Keep up the great work etrailer.



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Always excellent work and fitting



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Our new trailer hitch arrived today and although we haven’t installed it yet, this being like our 6th hitch over the years from etrailer, I have no doubt it will fit perfectly. And if not, knowing etrailer the way I do, I am sure they would do everything in their power to make it right. I have read reviews over the years about the packaging of the hitch and have had concerns in the past after seeing how beat up the box was upon arrival. Never has the hitch actually been damaged, nor scuffed. However, this recent arrival is packed so well, the hitch is fastened to the box and braced within the box, unable to move during shipping. We also enjoy reviewing the detailed how to videos, leaving nothing to chance about how the install should turn out on each particular vehicle. Okay, now I know what I am doing tomorrow and back in business.



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I would have given 5 stars but the instructions failed to mention that I needed to cut off the rear tow hook located on the right rear of the frame. Once I removed it the install was easy.


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    Hey Chuck, thanks for reaching out. We do have trailer hitches for a 2004 Ford Ranger, but nothing that would bolt onto the bumper. Our hitches are all frame mounted. For example, the hitch I recommend is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e29AR. This will bolt directly to the frame using the included hardware. We don't have any hitches that bolt to a 5" bumper, so a frame mounted hitch will be our best option. What will you be using the hitch for?
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    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...
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  • Is The Trailer Hitch On The Ford Ranger The Same As The Hitch On A 2004 Ford F150
    No, the trailer hitches will be different between the 2003 Ford Ranger and the 2004 Ford F-150. Both trucks have a different towing capacity, as well as a different mounting pattern up underneath the truck when installed. For the 2003 Ford Ranger I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e29AR because it has a matte black finish and we keep scratches and scuffs that you receive from towing less visible. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation. For the 2004 Ford F-150 I...
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  • Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Ball Mount Recommendations for a 2010 Ford Ranger
    The hitch I recommend for your 2010 Ford Ranger is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e29AR because it has a matte black finish that looks better and is more durable than the classic glossy black finish we see on the other trailer hitches for your truck. Then for wiring I recommend the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM40655 because it tees in behind the tail lights so the installation will be much easier than a splice-in type wiring kit. You'll want to pick up brackets...
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  • Does the etrailer Hitch item # e29AR Work w/ a Full Size Spare Tire on a 2005 Ford Ranger?
    Yes, it will. The etrailer Hitch item # e29AR will allow you to store a full sized spare tire beneath your 2005 Ford Ranger. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ranger with included hardware.
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