Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty Video

It sure will. As long as your truck isn't a cab/chassis mode and doesn't have roll pan bumper, the Curt Class V hitch #C15300 will work great. I've linked to an install video showing the hitch being installed on a newer F250, but the fit…

The OEM puck system is optional for Ford pickups so the only way to tell if your 2017 Ford F-250 has the puck system or not is to physically look in the bed for the pucks like what you see in the attached photo. If you do have the puck system then I…

The wheel studs shearing off normally is caused by over tightening the lugs or your wheels have elongated holes which allow the wheel to have excess movement while traveling. The 1/2" wheel studs need about 90-100 lbs of torque. The 5/8"…

There are a couple of great options for a Class V hitch for your 1997 Ford F-350 truck, which will depend on if you have a standard bumper or a deep drop bumper. If you have a deep drop bumper the best option is the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch…

I looked on Curt's site and then called my tech contact to confirm. The Curt trailer hitch receiver #C15300 is a confirmed fit for all 1997 Ford F-350 models. I confirmed with the tech that the crew cab was a fit and he said the cab has nothing…

I checked with Curt and the distance between the vertical mounting flanges of the Curt #C15300 is 33.312 inches.

I went out to the warehouse to measure the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver XD, Class V #C15300 and found that the measurement from the top of the mounting bracket to the top of the hitch cross tube/receiver measured 6-1/4 inches. From the bottom of the…

I can help you find the highest rated weight capacity hitch for the 1993 Ford F-150 Flareside. The F-150 of that year had two bumper styles, standard step bumper or deep drop bumper. Most likely the Ford Flareside has a standard step bumper. For the…

I do have a potential solution for you, but I do not have a 7 way harness that will plug in to the round plugs you described. I recommend using a pre-wired connector like part #20023. You will have to do a bit of cutting and splicing, and this kit…

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that trailer hitch #13138 does fit the 2002 Ford Ranger Edge flare side. I have included a link to the installation details for you. If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount…

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…

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.