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Old 04-10-2011, 09:06 PM #1
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Best Aftermarket Trailer Hitch?

I've got a 07 SE V6 that didn't come with the trailer hitch. Was wondering what different kinds you all have on your runners. After searching the forum the Curt hitch was popping up alot but I've heard it can need some cutting to install. I will mostly be using the hitch for a bike rack but also as a recovery point.
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I put the Curt on my '08 SR5 and it was super easy to do. Not sure what cutting you are referring to. The hitch comes with 4 bolt to attach to frame.
Will take about 1/2hour to install.
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Thanks, i was hearing that it pushed in the underside of the rear bumper so some people did some trimming. Has the clearance with the bumper been an issue?
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No trimming required on my rear bumper. Tightning the bots on to frame just above the resonator is the most challenging task. There is only a couple inches of clearance. I wonder if others were referring to mounting on a 5th gen?
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If its like mine It has no factory cutout for the hitch. the rear rollpan is solid across the bottom. It would need to be notched to install a factory hitch. Not sure about the Curt.
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The Curt I was referring to is the Weight Distribution hitch, has a solid pipe like receiver across the rear and below the body.
Trailer Hitch for 2008 Toyota 4Runner - Curt 13445
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I just installed that hitch on mine a few weeks ago. It does touch the bumper cover just slightly... just enough to see it flex a tiny bit when you tighten the receiver's bolts. I ended up having to take mine back off in order to get the wiring harness bracket off so that I could modify it. You can't open the lid in the stock position. While I had it off I trimmed about 1/2" off of the bottom of the center bumper detail... very easy with an X-acto blade. No details on the trimming, but it wasn't really even necessary.

A little more "Utility" for my SUV!

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Thanks Doozi, I looked at your thread, do you have any pictures of the mount locations under the truck? Also, how long did it take you to install?
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I'll go take some pics... mounting points, the modified wiring bracket, and I'll see if I can get a shot of the little piece I trimmed off of the bumper. Stay tuned...
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Sweet, thanks!
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OK... I'm trying this completely from my iPhone so I hope that the pictures are oriented properly.

Driver-side mounting bolts


Exhaust hanger near resonator... just pry the bottom off of the post with a large screwdriver


Passenger-side mounting bolts from directly below (showing the exhaust interference)... with a long socket extension you can get up there easily as the unhooked exhaust can be pulled out of the way


Modified wiring bracket... I cut the ribs with a Dremel and then hammered the bracket flatter so the plug is more vertical and allows the cover to swing open (this has to be taken off before the receiver gets mounted). I primed and painted it after I cut and bent it to prevent rust


Hard to see without dropping the spare, but right behind the spare you can see the notch I cut out of the bumper... It was only across the center square detail (3 total on the bumper)


Hope that helps! And when you go to install the bumper, you get set the passenger-side of the receiver up on top of the exhaust and focus on getting the driver-side bolts started.

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BTW, it only took me about 30 minutes to install, but then I had to take it back off a week later to modify that wiring bracket! Didn't even think about that little plug hatch not being able to open far enough!
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Thanks man, it helped alot, but you said something about installing the bumper?? Did you have to take it off?
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Sorry! Not bumper... Receiver! I didn't even have to drop the spare!
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Awesome, how much did your hitch run you, I've seen them anywhere from 175-300 on the net.
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