1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Tow Ball Mount Help (probably a "Stupid Question")

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kirk1015, Nov 18, 2022.

  1. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:28 PM
    #1
    kirk1015

    kirk1015 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2022
    Member:
    #389386
    Messages:
    76
    Gender:
    Male
    New Jersey
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tacoma TRD Sport DCSB 4x4 MGM
    OK, I know I'm going to get laughed at. I can take it :):). Where does the circled piece go?


     
  2. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:38 PM
    #2
    perterra

    perterra Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2022
    Member:
    #396005
    Messages:
    809
    Tejas
    So think of it this way, what holds your hitch into the receiver?
     
  3. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:40 PM
    #3
    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #80024
    Messages:
    3,675
    WI
    Vehicle:
    18 DCLB SPORT CEMENT
    Bushing for smaller shank balls.
     
    pndwind, 50Buck, AZ Pete and 6 others like this.
  4. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:42 PM
    #4
    perterra

    perterra Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2022
    Member:
    #396005
    Messages:
    809
    Tejas
    Oh hell, didnt even see that
     
  5. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:43 PM
    #5
    hiPSI

    hiPSI Laminar Flow

    Joined:
    May 21, 2017
    Member:
    #219544
    Messages:
    12,121
    Gender:
    Male
    South Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2024 Long Tundra
    Yep. 1 7/8" or 2" shank will work.
     
  6. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:49 PM
    #6
    kirk1015

    kirk1015 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2022
    Member:
    #389386
    Messages:
    76
    Gender:
    Male
    New Jersey
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tacoma TRD Sport DCSB 4x4 MGM
    Thank You guys. I thought I was missing a part. I'll put it in the parts bin in the garage.
     
  7. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:54 PM
    #7
    Stuck in VT

    Stuck in VT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2022
    Member:
    #397569
    Messages:
    417
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2019 SR SX MGM
    Silly me. I thought it was a ring to pull the cotter pin.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:57 PM
    #8
    Mastiffsrule

    Mastiffsrule Well-known member, but no one cares.

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2021
    Member:
    #361446
    Messages:
    1,828
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    Vehicle:
    2021 Taco XP Predator
    I have smaller shank balls. Putting a ring around them helps.
     
  9. Nov 18, 2022 at 3:29 PM
    #9
    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #80024
    Messages:
    3,675
    WI
    Vehicle:
    18 DCLB SPORT CEMENT
    That's what she said...
     
  10. Nov 18, 2022 at 3:47 PM
    #10
    CT Yankee

    CT Yankee Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2014
    Member:
    #144946
    Messages:
    2,069
    Gender:
    Male
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD OR AC AT MGM
    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    It is a sleeve for the threaded portion of the ball (the shank) if it is smaller than the hole in the tow bar.
     
  11. Nov 19, 2022 at 1:19 PM
    #11
    soundman98

    soundman98 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2021
    Member:
    #367288
    Messages:
    6,167
    Gender:
    Male
    NW Indiana
    Vehicle:
    '18 Taco Sport, '14 Ranger
    lol, i had no idea toyota sold model-specific hitches

    i just run on down to the local auto parts store

    did you at least get a free TRD hat when they bent you over?
     
    1taco2motos likes this.
  12. Nov 19, 2022 at 1:38 PM
    #12
    dansflhti

    dansflhti Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2019
    Member:
    #310518
    Messages:
    844
    Gender:
    Male
    Nova Scotia
    Vehicle:
    24 TRD Sport +.16 Mustang GT. 14 Street Glide
    Mine came with a hitch and a hat.
     
    soundman98[QUOTED] and vicali like this.

Products Discussed in

To Top