Kalwren
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- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0L
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi folks,
I'm looking to get some information on hitches. I don't know much about towing (I've done a ton of reading on here today, including the towing information in the tech section).
I'd like buy a class 3 trailer hitch. That appears to be the biggest one (and slightly overrated) for my '94 Ranger. 2WD, 4.0L, 5 Speed Manual, 9" rear drums. I'm not sure on the gearing, I would imagine it's stock. The rest of the truck is.
I see the hitches online to purchase from multiple retailers. What I would like to know, is where I can have one installed? Being safety is important to me, I'd rather have the experts install it.
I'd appreciate any suggestions that you have as to where to have a trailer hitch installed and what BRAND would you suggest?
Also, I have a flare-side bed. Will that cause any compatibility problems with a hitch I may want?
My bumper currently has a ball on it. I want to keep the stock bumper on my truck and get a hitch that fits right below it.
I plan on towing a trailer that will be carrying two jet skis (700 lbs of skis plus the trailer weight). Next summer, I plan on buying a boat - based on the size that is safe for my truck to pull. Like 18' maybe?
Thanks in advance and I appreciate the help!
I'm looking to get some information on hitches. I don't know much about towing (I've done a ton of reading on here today, including the towing information in the tech section).
I'd like buy a class 3 trailer hitch. That appears to be the biggest one (and slightly overrated) for my '94 Ranger. 2WD, 4.0L, 5 Speed Manual, 9" rear drums. I'm not sure on the gearing, I would imagine it's stock. The rest of the truck is.
I see the hitches online to purchase from multiple retailers. What I would like to know, is where I can have one installed? Being safety is important to me, I'd rather have the experts install it.
I'd appreciate any suggestions that you have as to where to have a trailer hitch installed and what BRAND would you suggest?
Also, I have a flare-side bed. Will that cause any compatibility problems with a hitch I may want?
My bumper currently has a ball on it. I want to keep the stock bumper on my truck and get a hitch that fits right below it.
I plan on towing a trailer that will be carrying two jet skis (700 lbs of skis plus the trailer weight). Next summer, I plan on buying a boat - based on the size that is safe for my truck to pull. Like 18' maybe?
Thanks in advance and I appreciate the help!