Front 2 inch receiver

[Tim G]

Im looking to put a front receiver on my 2024 Ranger , but I can not find any listed anywhere. Has anyone installed one and if yes, what company and what part# is used? Any help is welcomed.

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[Satex]

I'm almost certain that a front receiver hitch will require some customization, including welding.

I've never seen a kit.

 

[johnalan]

I am interested as well

 

[Jason B]

Are you planning on flat towing your Ranger behind an RV?
Only 2025+ 4x4 has the option to Flat Tow by putting the transfer case in neutral.
AFAIK, others will have to have the drive shaft disconnected. Else you get this:

2019 ford ranger burned to the groud during flat towing | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

 

[johnalan]

I am not planning to tow my 2024 Ranger. I would like to put a bike rack on the front.

 

[Satex]

I am not planning to tow my 2024 Ranger. I would like to put a bike rack on the front.

I have a receiver mounted winch that I'd like to move from back to front.

 

[Pic-N-Stick]

I've used a front hitch on my '05 Tundra for our cooler/fishing rod rack at the beach. We've also used them to push boat trailers down difficult boat ramps. Hoping someone comes up with one for the RR.

 

[johnalan]

That is a nice setup. Where did you get it. Model?

 

[Tim G]

Are you planning on flat towing your Ranger behind an RV?
Only 2025+ 4x4 has the option to Flat Tow by putting the transfer case in neutral.
AFAIK, others will have to have the drive shaft disconnected. Else you get this:

2019 ford ranger burned to the groud during flat towing | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

No, im looking for a 2 inch receiver like whats on the back of my truck but for the front.

I am interested as well

I got an email from discount

I am interested as well

I just got an email from discount hitch and truck accessories. They do carry them and they run 175.00 plus 25.00 shipping.

 

[Pic-N-Stick]

That is a nice setup. Where did you get it. Model?

I got it at Frisco Rod and Gun on the Outer Banks. But looks like Bass Pro has them.

Angler's Fish-N-Mate Surf Mate Jr Fishing Rod and Cooler Rack | Bass Pro Shops

 

[johnalan]

Thanks, bud!!

 

[Tim G]

Thanks, bud!!

 

[Pic-N-Stick]

Discount Hitch confirmed that the hitch does not fit the Ranger Raptor. They actually did some research and said there is no RR option at this point. I appreciate them going the extra mile to check it out and get back to me!

 

[stemplar]

Are you planning on flat towing your Ranger behind an RV?
Only 2025+ 4x4 has the option to Flat Tow by putting the transfer case in neutral.
AFAIK, others will have to have the drive shaft disconnected. Else you get this:

2019 ford ranger burned to the groud during flat towing | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

According to that owner's insurance, and consensus from that forum's speculation, is that it was electrical, and very likely related to the 3rd party brake controller wiring or the 3rd party wiring to charge the ranger's battery from the 7-pin cable. The only ranger (ever, if I'm not mistaken) that wasn't flat-towable was the 2024 (sure, some configurations aren't, but every model year except 2024 had ranger versions that are/were flat-towable).

 

[Jason B]

According to that owner's insurance, and consensus from that forum's speculation, is that it was electrical, and very likely related to the 3rd party brake controller wiring or the 3rd party wiring to charge the ranger's battery from the 7-pin cable. The only ranger (ever, if I'm not mistaken) that wasn't flat-towable was the 2024 (sure, some configurations aren't, but every model year except 2024 had ranger versions that are/were flat-towable).

You are right, for some reason the '24 isn't flat towable.
But in all cases, only 4x4s are flat towable because it's the transfer case that's being put into neutral.
Manual says:

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground because vehicle or transmission damage could occur. You must recreational tow your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground, such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.

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