What Hitch will Fit My 1998 Ford Ranger with Side Step?

Updated 09/08/2025 | Published 06/11/2025

Question:

Greetings! I need your entire crew to come to my house and help me move! If that is not an option how about confirming this will fit my 1998 Ford Ranger. It is the short bed with the side steps like a Slash but it is not a Splash. 3.0L V6 Thanks if you confirm today I will order it today so I can get it by Friday. Thanks so much!

asked by: Kevin B

Underbody of 1998 Ford Ranger
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1998 Ford Ranger
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Expert Reply:

Hello Kevin,

I would love to come and help you move, but my teleport machine is currently waiting on a new flux capacitor to get it back up and running, darn the luck!

I see that you placed an order for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13138 and I have great news for you, it will fit your 1998 Ford Ranger with side step.

Sorry it took a few days to respond, we got quite the spike in questions are getting caught up. So, where are you moving to?

expert reply by: Kate F