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Towing Rear Bumper

Discussion in 'Towing' started by raybo, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Mar 7, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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    because of damage. have 2000 tacoma 4wd 4cyl auto. is there a good replacement bumper that i can also use for towing?
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2011 at 7:18 AM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    You can't tow much if any with a factory bumper. There is a few company's that sell bumpers you can tow with what type are you looking for Plate or tube?
     
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    welcome....how much you wanna spend?
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM
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    Why not buy a used OEM bumper and add a receiver hitch? You can get a Class III or IV hitch receiver for less than $150.
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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    think i'm gonna buy a black rear bumper for about $150 & add a hitch for another $150. just bought a reese t-connector trailer wiring kit #85250 from vip discount auto for $36; hope it's the right one for me or i can take it back i suppose but i'll probably use it. wondering if i could just buy one bumper/towing/license plate rig and be done with it in one swoop.
     
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    id say your still better off with a hitch, do you have the towing package?
     
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    nothing yet so i'm open to suggestions. need a bumper first off, then?
     
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    should i go with :
    Westin Bumper for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma


    for $254.95 it looks expensive? or not!
     
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    Westin 66000 Fey DiamondStep Black Rear Utility Bumper just bought it at Amazon.com for $115; think i got a deal! and there's one left!
     
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    Now...which hitch to get. hidden or not? $30 difference
     
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