Is There Frame Drilling Required to Install Curt Hitch on 1996 Ford Ranger
Updated 05/22/2020 | Published 05/20/2020
Question:
Upon watching the video for the installation, which shows a 1998 ranger, it seems that I would need to drill a hole on each side in the frame. Does that seem right? Thank you
asked by: Joe J
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Expert Reply:
When installing the Curt hitch part # 13138 on your 1996 Ford Ranger you would need to drill two holes in the frame to complete the install. On some trucks the holes are already drilled though. Looking at your picture it looks like you do not have the holes drilled already.
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Jameson C
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 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
- CURT
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