Class III Trailer Assembly replacement

[TimothyPaul]

Hi All - I need to replace the class III trailer hitch assembly bar on my 2004 Explorere XLT. Evidently, before I bought it, the vehicle was rear-ended and the frame part is bent. Does anyone know what years would work for this ? Looking around local salvage yards but want to call ahead. ( unless anyone has one they would like to sell.

Thanks... Tim

 

[camodown]

02-05, would be a good upgrade to a 2" receiver if you don't have. If towing, the V6 is limited on weight especially with 3.55 gearing.

V8 with 3.73 had highest towing capacity.

Even if not towing, the 2" receiver has a larger number of accessories you can use without a stupid adapter.

Another option is a 2" receiver below the current one aftermarket but those look weird. I would be a little concerned over frame integrity if receiver was bent.

 

[Number4]

Class III hitch from 02-05, possibly 06-10 will work. They just bolt on.