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gonna have to look for one for a 88 ranger, there the only ones ive found listed for a first gen rbv
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Do you guys think a front mount receiver for a 1989 ford ranger will fit on a 88 bronco II? I think 1989 was when they changed the front end of the ranger and bronco II, but did they keep the same chassis? The reason i ask is because i know the rear tow hitch from a 88 ranger fits on a 88 bronco II, so i figured a front hitch would also fit, but im not sure about the 89....anyone here know?
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chances arent as good as you hope, since the front end of the frame changed from 1st gen to 2nd because of the bumpers. i dont know if that means it wont fit.... but i wouldnt count on it.
btw, i made mine out of a rear reciever for a newer ranger (freebie) and some 4" angle iron. if you have access to a welder and a grinder, it should be a piece of cake.
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I asked about this before here http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76552 He makes it sound like it would work, but I ran short on money and made my own in school. Bolts to two holes in each frame rail that were already there, and goes under the swaybar mounting bracket.
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May want to try E-trailer.com
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The main thing i am concerned about is as you said, the front mount hitch for a 89 ranger attatches with 3 bolts on each side. Two are over or under the sway bar mount, and the third looks like it is on the side of the frame....i think im gonna make a trip down to the local junkyard and just compare and measure the front mounting points for the hitch on a 89 and see if they are the same for a 88....ill let you guys know what i find