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Recommendations wanted: installing trailer hitch (receiver)

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by natedgg6, Apr 6, 2015.

  1. Apr 6, 2015 at 9:02 AM
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    natedgg6

    natedgg6 [OP] New Member

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    I have a 08 v6 4Runner without a towing kit. I would like to install one. Any recommendations? I like the look of the stock v6 receiver because it does not stick out as far as an aftermarket weight distributing hitch - but i do not know if this will work with my existing bumper. My truck already is all wired up for trailer lights, just need a receiver to take my small trailer.

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  2. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:41 AM
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    wnelax04sr5

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    the people I've seen install a stock receiver have cut out the section in the bumper where it protrudes, ill see if i can find a link/picture

    edit: found it. about half way down 8a055f8d2704affbe66c2161653fc960_62c331a9eaa5e94e53e88bc77aab47eb66e39e4c.jpg
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  3. Apr 6, 2015 at 1:10 PM
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    natedgg6

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    that's awesome. Thanks for the help. Now if I can only find a stock receiver. They are around $200 online but maybe I can find someone selling there's.
     
  4. Apr 24, 2015 at 3:29 PM
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    Alia176

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    On another thread, an user named Relentless has extra ones for sale. My local pinknpull junk yard has one too that I can pull off if you're desperate!:rolleyes:
     
  5. Feb 6, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    natedgg6

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    I bought a stock V6 hitch receiver from a junk yard for $100. I cleaned it up and had a body shop install it and notch out the bumper. Thanks for your input.

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