trailer hitch for a 98 Explorer

[71cutty455]

Does anyone know if this trailer hitch fits Explorer models with a 16" spare?

It's a U-haul model # 78166 and I could not find any info anywhere if it does or not so I was hoping if someone here has this model can they confirm if it will fit the 16" spare.

Here's a link to the E-bay auction...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...STRK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=150167582999&rd=1

 

[brianjwilson]

What size are you running on the spare? I believe stock size will fit with that receiver, I have the same one on my sport trac, and I still could have fit a 32" spare. Unless the 4 door explorer is significantly different (pretty sure it's not), you should be good to go.

 

[71cutty455]

It's the stock size spare - 255/70/16.

 

[huronman]

I have an 00 XLT w/ 16's. I just bolted one of these one the other day. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...009930/N-111+2000+200005341+600007227/c-10614
Took less than 10 min. Perfect fit.

 

[Tom Brown]

I have exactly the same question.

The hitch is cheap enough so I'm going to try it. I will report back in a few days.