Receiver question

Xtra-SPunk · 11-29-2008, 09:12 PM

An idea popped in my head the other day and I'm in need of some help to see if it is truly possible. My fiance drives a '05 4Runner Sport with a tow package. I drive a '08 Tacoma X-SP that doesn't have a tow package. She won't be towing anything with her 4Runner (that would be scary with her at the wheel

), but I plan to do so with the Taco. So, since the two vehicles are on the same chassis...will the receiver on her 4Runner fit on my Taco? I'm not concerned about wiring and the tranny cooler as I would go aftermarket for those...just specifically the hitch receiver. I did some searching and couldn't find anything definite. Help is much appreciated!

oldtacomaguy · 11-29-2008, 09:29 PM

Don't really know the answer, but the only way to tell is to crawl under there and do some measuring. The bolts on that 05 reciever will be pretty much rusted on.

phantom · 11-29-2008, 09:42 PM

might just want to spend the $135 and get a hitch for your truck?
you will have the 5k pound limit as only the tow option is 6500 pounds

and it sure could prevent some arguments ;-D
the tow package is more than the cooler and wiring for lights, think it has a small oil cooler, bigger alternator and battery for elect brakes
just my 2 cents

maverick491 · 11-30-2008, 06:55 PM

I am not 100% sure on this, so the only way to be sure is to un-bolt the hitch from the 4 runner and see if it lines up on the taco, but having not done that I am going to say NO.

Here's how I reached this conclusion. A search of aftermarket hitches on the internet shows the following:

05 4 runnner:

Draw Tite part number 75155
Hidden Hitch part number 70779
Reese Part Number 44548

08 Tacoma:

Draw Tite part number75236
Hidden Hitch part number 87581
Reese part number 33090

Also please note that atleast in the aftermarket the 4runner hitches are rated to 3500 lbs, while the taco hitches are rated to 5000 lbs. That could just be aftermarket, but it could be factory as well so I'd urge you not to do this because even if the bolt holes line up, you could be trying to pull more with your taco than the 4runner hitch can withstand, and once you take to the roads with that set up, you are then taking a chance with my life and the lives of my family and I'd request that you not do that.

Spend the $135 or so on a hitch that is designed and rated for your truck.

Regards,

Adam

silverback07 · 11-30-2008, 06:57 PM

We have an 08 V8 4Runner with the tow package and my 07 Taco came with the tow package. The hitches are not the same.

Clelsdah · 11-30-2008, 07:36 PM

Not sure of compatability but I have a 08 taco and the wife has a 05 4runner both with tow packages. In my opinion the 4runner tows better. Possibly due to 4 wheel disc brakes, traction control, and the weight of the 4 runner. The Taco tows fine and has a higher capacity but its more comfortable in the wife's ride. BTW I will never admit this to my wife.

genxer36 · 11-30-2008, 08:31 PM

Since she is your fiancee. Why bother moving it. Just use the 4runner if you need to tow.

Xtra-SPunk · 12-01-2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverback07

We have an 08 V8 4Runner with the tow package and my 07 Taco came with the tow package. The hitches are not the same.

That pretty much sums it up. Thanks for all the info guys...looks like I'll be on the hunt for a new receiver.

11-29-2008, 09:12 PM	#1
Xtra-SPunk Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6890 Location: Columbia, SC Age: 26 Posts: 20 08 PreRunner SR5 DCab X-SP Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Receiver question An idea popped in my head the other day and I'm in need of some help to see if it is truly possible. My fiance drives a '05 4Runner Sport with a tow package. I drive a '08 Tacoma X-SP that doesn't have a tow package. She won't be towing anything with her 4Runner (that would be scary with her at the wheel ), but I plan to do so with the Taco. So, since the two vehicles are on the same chassis...will the receiver on her 4Runner fit on my Taco? I'm not concerned about wiring and the tranny cooler as I would go aftermarket for those...just specifically the hitch receiver. I did some searching and couldn't find anything definite. Help is much appreciated! __________________ LenderGuidance.com -- I'll be glad to help! 2008 Tacoma X-SP 1993 ProbeGT (juiced)

11-29-2008, 09:29 PM	#2
oldtacomaguy four forty four Joined: Dec 2006, #444 Location: SE Conn. Age: 53 Gender: Male Posts: 758 08 SR-5 4WD 2008 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Alpine deck and amp, Polk speakers front and rear, Kenwood subwoofer, windows tinted to 20%, Weathertech rain guards, debadged, Sockmonkey custom decals. Suspension TSB	Don't really know the answer, but the only way to tell is to crawl under there and do some measuring. The bolts on that 05 reciever will be pretty much rusted on. __________________ 08 Tacoma V-6 Ex cab auto - Impulse red pearl

11-30-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
maverick491 Towing Guru Joined: Apr 2007, #1462 Location: South Jersey Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,012 07 4x4 Access Cab, TRD off road, 6 cyl, 6 spd 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Activator III brake controller, Extang Fulltilt toneau, Factory bed mat, Extra D-rings in the bed, 2ndary air filter removed, Garmin Ique GPS, Eco-2, AFE Pro Dry-s filter, USASPEC PA12-toy, Pioneer 3-way speakers, SG II on Blendmount, Gulf States Alarm added.	I am not 100% sure on this, so the only way to be sure is to un-bolt the hitch from the 4 runner and see if it lines up on the taco, but having not done that I am going to say NO. Here's how I reached this conclusion. A search of aftermarket hitches on the internet shows the following: 05 4 runnner: Draw Tite part number 75155 Hidden Hitch part number 70779 Reese Part Number 44548 08 Tacoma: Draw Tite part number75236 Hidden Hitch part number 87581 Reese part number 33090 Also please note that atleast in the aftermarket the 4runner hitches are rated to 3500 lbs, while the taco hitches are rated to 5000 lbs. That could just be aftermarket, but it could be factory as well so I'd urge you not to do this because even if the bolt holes line up, you could be trying to pull more with your taco than the 4runner hitch can withstand, and once you take to the roads with that set up, you are then taking a chance with my life and the lives of my family and I'd request that you not do that. Spend the $135 or so on a hitch that is designed and rated for your truck. Regards, Adam __________________ Maverick491 (Adam) DIY MODS Activator III brake controller Extra D-rings Aftermarket speakers w/TacoTunes mounting kit Illuminated 4wd switch ECO-2 VPE Scangauge II/Blendmount

11-30-2008, 06:57 PM	#5
silverback07 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 2,001 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4.. a couple mods	We have an 08 V8 4Runner with the tow package and my 07 Taco came with the tow package. The hitches are not the same. __________________ My Build 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather OME 886/140, OME Dakars/182, TC UCA, TW CV DS, BFG KM2, XD Enduro's, Goodridge SS lines, Timbrens Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, HID's, Warn M8000, MP Superline, 60” HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, UWS Chest A-pillar pod w/ Autometer, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/ID, Garmin Nuvi 500

11-30-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
genxer36 Bender The Pimp Joined: Nov 2007, #3442 Location: Bethlehem,GA Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 3,300 2005 Toyota Tacoma DC PreRunner 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 Fiberglass lid, Tow bar, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors	Since she is your fiancee. Why bother moving it. Just use the 4runner if you need to tow. __________________ 2005 Tacoma DC Pre Runner, 20" Enkeis with 265/50/20 Nitto NT420 tires, K&N air filter,In-channel vent visors,A.R.E. Tonneau cover, Removed secondary air filter. 103,000 miles & still going strong! http://www.myspace.com/genxer36 http://community.webshots.com /user/genxer36 The Underground where adults play on TW!

11-29-2008, 09:42 PM	#3
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,153 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	might just want to spend the $135 and get a hitch for your truck? you will have the 5k pound limit as only the tow option is 6500 pounds and it sure could prevent some arguments ;-D the tow package is more than the cooler and wiring for lights, think it has a small oil cooler, bigger alternator and battery for elect brakes just my 2 cents

11-30-2008, 07:36 PM	#6
Clelsdah Western Alliance: Yeehaw Division Joined: Mar 2008, #5206 Location: No California Foothills Posts: 51 08 SR5 4x4 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 Bed mat, tube steps, Ipod interface, Ride-rite air springs	Not sure of compatability but I have a 08 taco and the wife has a 05 4runner both with tow packages. In my opinion the 4runner tows better. Possibly due to 4 wheel disc brakes, traction control, and the weight of the 4 runner. The Taco tows fine and has a higher capacity but its more comfortable in the wife's ride. BTW I will never admit this to my wife.

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