Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2004 Ford Explorer
Updated 10/09/2017 | Published 10/08/2017
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I am looking at the Curt Class 111 Trailer hitch for my 2004 Ford Explorer and see that the one shown hangs below the existing trailer hitch. Is there a hitch system that I could totally remove the factory unit and use the new hitch system alone?
asked by: Al
Expert Reply:
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75132 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13550 are both good hitches that will install where your existing hitch is installed. We don't have any hitches that install below your current hitch, so removal is necessary.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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