Curt Receiver Hitch

Johnpenn

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I installed the Curt hitch last week and found a couple of errors in the instructions.
- The socket size required for the M16 bumper bolts is 21 mm , not the 24 mm listed on the sheet
- The torqued value is 146 Ft lbs (195 nm) not 195 Ft lbs.

If you run a few 1/2 bolts and washers in the bumper tabs just outboard of the bumper bolts, C clamps are not needed.
Its also a good idea to blue Loctite the 4 bumper bolts, as they were threadlocked from the factory.

I balanced the hitch on 2 jack stands and was able to install in my driveway in about 30 mins. The Curt hitch has enough clearance under the bumper that the 4 pin connector does not need to be relocated.

FYI it looks like the Drawtite /Hidden Hitch will be available on 4/25 ..
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Ford/Ranger/2019/76275.html?vehicleID=201990035
Thanks for this. I installed mine a couple of weeks ago and was getting ready to buy a 250 ft-lb torque wrench to finish the job. Mine only goes to 150.
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Thanks for this. I installed mine a couple of weeks ago and was getting ready to buy a 250 ft-lb torque wrench to finish the job. Mine only goes to 150.
Glad you were able to use the info!
 

James Caper

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Thank You just bought on Amazon on Monday for 165 CDN came today and installed, super easy great product. Better than the 400 CDN dealer wanted.

 

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Any manufacturer sell a bolt-on front receiver hitch for the Ranger, so that I could use my portable winch?
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