Ford Ranger Hitch Installation

Video Transcript

Welcome to the installation video of the Curt 12012 Class 2 trailer hitch on the 2006 Ford Ranger. For a better view of the installation, we're using a lift. Like most installations, this vehicle does not need to be elevated for the install. We estimate this installation to take 30 minutes to one hour, depending on your level of expertise.

These are the tools necessary for the install. For Rangers with a step bumper like this one, we need to remove the bracket bolts and J nuts on both the passenger and driver sides. Begin by removing the rear-most bracket bolt on the driver's side and then loosen the foremost bracket bolt to ease the removal of the J nut. Use a screwdriver or pry bar to watch the J nut and then use needle-nose pliers with the screwdriver to remove the J nut. Yeah, returning the previously loosened foremost bracket bolt, install square hole spacer and carriage bolt into the attachment point where the J nut was removed. Repeat this process on the opposite side.

Next, raise the hitch into position and align the attachment points on the driver and passenger side with the recently installed hardware. Fasten the hitch to the rear-most attaching point with the hex flange nut. On some models, the foremost attachment point located here does not exist. Drill half-inch holes using the hitch as a template. Some models of Rangers have the holes already existent. For Rangers with a step bumper, install square hole spacing between the frame and side brackets at the foremost attachment points. Finally, install a square hole spacer and carriage bolt into the foremost attaching point and fasten with a hex flange nut. Repeat this process on the opposite side.

Torque all hardware to the exact value specified in the supplied instruction sheet. But yeah, and this completes the installation of the Curt 12012 Class 2 trailer hitch on the 2006 Ford Ranger. Shine bright with a QWERTY connector for your trailer lights and find the right ball amount to get the job done. Now you can bring it, Curt, the first name in towing products.