A tow bar is a tool that’s hooked up to the entrance of a automobile for the purpose of being towed by a bigger automobile akin to an RV. The tow bar is triangular and is affixed to the body on a Ford Ranger; it attaches to the ball mount of a trailer hitch on the towing vehicle. Tow bars that are compatible with the Ford Ranger include models manufactured by Democo, Blue Ox and Roadmaster.
Ford Ranger Tow Bar Installation Instructions
1. Park the Ranger on a flat surface, and apply the parking brake.
2. Measure the size of the frame at the entrance of the Ranger, utilizing a tape measure or other measurement instrument, as well as the width of the tow bar.
3. Use a pencil to mark the vehicle body the place the bolt holes shall be drilled. These marks should be centered on the body based on the widths of the frame and tow bar.
4. Clamp the tow bar to the car frame and align the bar to your drill hole markings.
5. Drill the holes in the body, using the position of the tow bar as a template.
6. Insert the mounting bolts and tighten them with a wrench.
7. Connect the safety cable and security chains; these must be included with the tow bar.
While searching for a tow bar, verify the product specs to be sure that the mannequin you select has the capacity to tow the load of your Ranger. Throughout installation, it’s useful to park the towing vehicle a number of ft in front of the Ranger. It will assist in making any needed adjustments to the tow bar you’re installing.
When your Ranger is being towed, put it in neutral. Do not apply the parking or emergency brakes.
