Will a receiver off something else fit an '04 ST

[blue83ranger]

I have an '04 sport trac that didn't come with a receiver hitch and i would like to add one. If i go the used route will a hitch off something else bolt right on with no mods? If so, what, and what year? thanks

 

[01STrunner]

Measure your distance between frame rails and see if any other vehicles are the same. Also just some info I pulled a hitch receiver off an 89 Jeep wagoneer (XJ) and it had an adjustable width hitch so it could possibly fit to the ST.

I'd guess that a hitch off a 2nd gen ex might bolt up but I'm not entirely sure.

 

[Alwayssideways]

i got my curt hitch for like 137 shipped from amazon. Its the hideaway one. Great piece and worth the money

 

[blue83ranger]

We recently bought one of those adjustable width receivers brand new in the box at a local store just based on the price, $10. But it doesn't list it will fit any explorer. It does say it fits a wagoneer and a cherokee, plus some full size trucks.
I mainly ask what'll fit because my neighbor buys cars for a living and told me i can take any hitch off of whatever he buys for nothing and he doesn't come across to many sport tracs. I had him looking for one for about 4 years and only came up with 1.

 

[01STrunner]

The hard part will be lining up the mounting holes.

 

[05dakotatrac]

i used a second gen explorer hitch but due to the plastic bumper on the trac i had to do some plastic cutting and some grinding to get the bumper ball mount shaved down enough for the draw bar to slide in. this issue i had would be remedied with a 3" body lift.