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Thanks for the pointer, Woody. Here is what I found at the Hidden Hitch website. Part # 70411, which is a round tube style Class III Trailer Hitch, is made for the 2003-2004 4Runner. It has a 5,000 lb. rating for use with a weight carrying hitch and a 7,500 lb. rating for use with a weight...

The owner's manual for my 2003 SR5 V8 4WD says that it can pull a trailer weighing up to 7,000 lbs (p. 262). This is in agreement with the present capabilities of the 2004 models (http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/4runner/specs.html). The manual also states to "use only weight carrying hitch...

Hi BenO, Any chance you can take a photo of your installation of the brake controller? I would appreciate seeing what it looks like. Thanks

Nope, it was still in drive and the engine was running. Hint #2: Try pushing the reset button, while coasting.

Here is an unaltered photo of the multi display in my 2003 4Runner SR5 V8 4WD. It was taken by a friend in the back seat while we were driving down the highway. As you can see, the vehicle is getting surprisingly good MPG. What's my secret? A hybrid engine? Special fuel additive? Hint: It...

I am on the horns of a dilemma. The 2003 4Runner SR5 V8 4WD that I ordered in February arrived this week at my Toyota dealership. The vehicle had all the options I wanted (AT, DR, EC, GY, LF, NA, PC5, PN, and RF, plus AP, AL, and KG, which were made standard after I had placed the order). I...