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Towing

Mudstang9443

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Nesconset, New York
Year, Model & Trim Level
1996 Explorer XLT
Does anyone have any suggestions on a good trailer hitch for a 96 XLT 4.0 that's not too pricey? I'd be pulling most likely a tilt trailer (I don't have a trailer yet) with up to 2 quads and a dirtbike on it for about 45 minutes each way to a riding spot.
 






my bumper hitch says its rated for 3500lbs.
 






I wasn't sure if it would be reliable enough to tow off the bumper... Now that I think about it the bumper is bolted to the frame right where a hitch would be bolted to
 






Go to a pick n pull and remove one for cheap....Get the wiring harness as well. The bumper hitch should work fine, however the rear end of the trailer might drag depending on the length.
 






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