Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2019 Ford Ranger

[rangerdanger]

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[Pep]

I purchased this from amazon for $166
It installed just fine as the video shows

 

[tnewcomb6370]

The trailer hitch is a easy 30 minute install. 4 bolts off and 4 bolts on.

 

[Robert Jones]

Just got one from carid.
Shipped price may vary, but it worked out for me. Arrived in a few days. Came via UPS with no box which I thought strange, but no damage.
Great quality. Will post some pic's when I do the install.
https://www.carid.com/2019-ford-ran...raw-tite-rear-trailer-hitches-1852243019.html

 

[Robert Jones]

It went on without touching the spare tire.

 

[15DarkSide]

It went on without touching the spare tire.

How did you manage to get the bolts loose? All the videos I’ve watched they are just using a ratchet. I’ve put all the man strength I have into a ratchet, and they don’t budge.

 

[TylerV76]

How did you manage to get the bolts loose? All the videos I’ve watched they are just using a ratchet. I’ve put all the man strength I have into a ratchet, and they don’t budge.

Mine were tight as well but no match for the impact wrench. If you dont have one you’ll need to get something to use as a leverage bar on the socket wrench.

 

[Washashore]

Mine were tight as well but no match for the impact wrench. If you dont have one you’ll need to get something to use as a leverage bar on the socket wrench.

Or try a few love taps to your 1/2 ratchet or breaker bar with a deadblow hammer.. You can pick a 4lb one up at Harbor Freight for around $12.. https://www.harborfreight.com/4-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-69004.html

 

[Coy]

I installed mine yesterday. Didn’t remove the tire. I had the tabs clamped but the bumper still wanted to tilt down. Fortunately I had a friend helping me and I held the bumper up while he got the hitch lined up and a couple of bolts started. BTW, we didn’t have a 21 mm so used a 13/16 SAE. It fit the bolts very tight. We also used a 3 ft cheater bar to get the bolts loose. After snugging them back down we used the cheater bar to tighten them a little more. Maybe 1/8 of a round more. All in all it was a pretty easy install.

 

[Glocker]

I installed this with the help of a good friend of mine in his garage. We used an impact wrench to zip off the bumper bolts without any issues. We used the same impact wrench to snug the bolts back up before using a click torque wrench to insure they were tightened properly.

The only thing I'm not crazy about with this hitch is how deep it sits under the bumper. With the the ball mount inserted into the hitch the ball sits too close to the bumper to tow anything. Now I'm going to have to buy a different ball mount and hope it works!

 

[Coy]

Love my Glock.... I have been towing a utility trailer with mine and using a 3 inch drop hitch from Reece delivering

a couple of generators to storm victims in Altoona Al last week.

 

[thewhiteranger]

I just installed this the other day, easy! about 20 minutes total --- its easy if you use a lug wrench to remove the bolts, those 4 way ones usually have a 21 mm side and give you plenty of leverage--- most of us already have one. I did get a new torque wrench to get the bolts back to 146 ft lb. I don't know if Ill ever need to tow but its nice to have just in case and the factory 4 wire connecter is already there and doesn't need to be moved. For about $100 bucks most basic tow needs can be added if you don't have the factory tow pkg.

 

[Glocker]

I just installed this the other day, easy! about 20 minutes total --- its easy if you use a lug wrench to remove the bolts, those 4 way ones usually have a 21 mm side and give you plenty of leverage--- most of us already have one. I did get a new torque wrench to get the bolts back to 146 ft lb. I don't know if Ill ever need to tow but its nice to have just in case and the factory 4 wire connecter is already there and doesn't need to be moved. For about $100 bucks most basic tow needs can be added if you don't have the factory tow pkg.

Exactly! No need to buy extra harnesses in most cases or a $450 tow package!

 

[Scienceguy88]

fill like it’s crooked and don’t know why? Will this cause a problem?

 

[HenryMac]

Exactly! No need to buy extra harnesses in most cases or a $450 tow package!

But, compared to the factory hitch, the aftermarket receiver hangs down like a ruptured duck...

It's one of those things that unless you don't know the difference it won't bother you.

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