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Towing hitch for 04 Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by blairrad, Jun 10, 2016.

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  1. Jun 13, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    That's the OE Toyota hitch I got new off Amazon from a Toyota dealer. $142 plus $23 shipping. Class 4, nice finish, bolts right on and comes with a nice Toyota hitch plug.
    Couldn't get the Toyota wiring harness, dealer said it was discontinued and I couldn't find it online either. Went with a Curt wiring harness instead.
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2016 at 8:47 PM
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    Question, new to Towing. I got a 2004 tacoma, plan on Towing a Jon boat at the max. What's the difference between having factory Towing Package, or just installing a hitch ? Sorry if it's a dumb question but new to all this.
     
    Bbqtaco1, Jun 24, 2016
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  3. Jun 25, 2016 at 1:24 AM
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    To me there would be no real difference.

    Having installed hundreds of hitches over the years

    I think the trucks in your range only had a dealer installed "towing package" not a factory option
     
    Wyoming09, Jun 25, 2016
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  4. Aug 3, 2017 at 5:08 AM
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    Thread REVIVAL Alert!! Just wanted to know if oem hitch is better than an aftermarket one say Curt brand?
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    I would say if both are new and Installed correct not much different
     
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  6. Aug 3, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    My Hidden Hitch (installed about 12 years ago) does not require removing the bumper. I assume that they are still the same.
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    depends on what class hitch toyota put on the trucks and what one you're looking for in the aftermarket world. i have a class 3. class 4 and 5 exist but i doubt our engines are strong enough to tow anything that would require a class 4 or 5.
     
    CodeSeven, Aug 3, 2017
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  8. Aug 3, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    I just ordered a draw tite for my tacoma off Amazon, I wouldnt spend that much on an oem hitch. No real difference, if you get the right class rating. I think we just need class 3 for our trucks
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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  10. Aug 4, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    "Factory Towing Package" Includes a prewired harness to plug the trailer into, Larger factory transmission cooler if equipped with an Auto transmission. Sometimes you can select different transmission or axle ratios if towing a big camper, sometimes larger rear view mirrors are part of the package too. A rear view camera might be included with the "Towing Package" The towing tires may be different too.

    "Just installing a hitch" might mean a small bumper mount with none of the other stuff above. If you only tow a #300 Lb trailer it might be fine. As we all know, Toyota Bumpers can rust and get weak. I'd rather spend the same money and get a Frame mounted hitch and have a safety margin.
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    We know the frames don`t Rust as bad as the bumpers
     
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    Useing a hidden hitch IV with a brake controller in the cab and a
    Stainless steel receiver so the 2 parts will not rust together

    IMG_5490.jpg
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    I'm looking into the Curt class 3 hitch. I have a 2.7 4x4 manual that I will tow 2010 Honda insight from NY to Miami is this possible? Or am I looking for trouble.,...
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    How heavy is the Honda? Does the trailer you are using have brakes?

    With the 2.7L you'll want to stick to the right lane on 95.
     
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  15. Aug 8, 2017 at 3:11 PM
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    Towing a car I would not want to be anywhere any Interstates
     
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  16. Aug 8, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    The insight is 2727 lbs.. I'll have to check if the uhaul dolleys have brakes.
     
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  17. Aug 8, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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    They do not have brakes
     
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    honestly, if it were me, I would not tow that with your truck. Especially that long of distance. a short trip is meh, but something that weighs more than half your truck is skeptical without trailer brakes to assist.
     
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    thats up to the road. as with all driving you need to make the best judgement call you can for your situation. if you're really worried about towing a vehicle like that, then don't use your tacoma because you don't trust it well enough to do what you need it to do.
     
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    Thanks for the info guys
     
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