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Originally Posted by Mbiker_101
Cano3, researched the hitches more and my owners manual says I can do 7300lbs and 730lbs tongue weight so I think I'm good, I have the v8. And yes you are correct he had the tubular system that hangs much lower. His definitely looks stronger but mine is connected to the frame as well? And if thr manual says its ok then I trust it...... Somewhat. Haha
How much was your hitch setup and how difficult?
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I would check on which hitch receiver you actually have installed. As I recall, Toyota originally shipped many early '03 V8's with the lighter duty V6 hitch. There was a TSB (don't remember the exact number), which allowed the dealer to upgrade the hitch to the stronger, frame mounted model. This was not a recall, so it is possible that some vehicles didin't get the upgrade. If your vehicle didn't get the upgraded hitch, then the information in the owners manual doesn't apply to your hitch. You have to make sure you have the hitch that is DIRECTLY bolted to the two main side frame rails. If your hitch is bolted to the crossmember behind the bumper cover, then you have the V6 type hitch, which is not rated for more than 500 lb tongue weight and 5K total towed load.
