Trailer Hitch Question

Hey guys. I would like to put a trailer hitch on my Tacoma, mainly to use for my bike rack and some light towing. Do you know if this one will fit on my 2009 Taco?

https://www.extremeterrain.com/tacoma-factory-steel-bumper-mounted-trailer-hitch-19030.html

Thanks!

 

Get a real hitch. Don't rely on the bumper. They rust out.

Buy once, cry once.

 

I wouldn't trust that to tow a balloon even if it did fit.

Check the classifieds people here are always getting rid of their factory hitches, often for free when they replace with a swing out or high clear.

 

The main problem I have with it is that it's mounted to the flimsy factory bumper. IMO, Bikes are much easier and safer mounted inside the bed. Agreed with others, I just sold my factory hitch upgrading my rear bumper so they are available used.

 

Reese or DrawTite.

Not bumper mount. Get a Class IV receiver and matching hitch.

 

Everyone has to check their wallet when working on one of these trucks - but ........ Chances are pretty good that your hitch will get a real workout one day, so don't even think for a minute that it won't.

 

I replaced my factory hitch with a Curt. It's pretty stout.

 

Never mount anything to the bumper...ever.

 

I'm curious why? What did the Curt net you over factory? The factory hitch seems pretty well built if not over built. Rather skookum me thinks, hell I chopped up a factory hitch and put one on the front of my truck since I got it for free and wanted a receiver up there.

 

Where are you located? I have the factory receiver in my garage. $75 if you can pick it up in Reno NV.

 

It netted a couple hundred still in my pocket. I don't really need a class IV receiver but I still have the extra brackets from the factory receiver if I ever need them.

Oh, and a lifetime warranty from u-haul.

 

I am in NC.

 

Here's a u-haul listing in sanford.

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitches/