Best Trailer Hitch Choice for 2017 Toyota Tacoma

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Which of two trailer hitches on your website for a 2017 Toyota Tacoma truck do you feel is the best for my truck. Which has had the easiest or least of a hassle from other buyers for mounting to my trucks frame and not having problems with the holes lining up. I believe my towing capacity is 3500 pounds, but I rather have more than just enough. Thank you.

asked by: Chad P

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Of the available hitches for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma, my choice would be between the etrailer brand # e98905 or the Curt # C13264 Class III hitch. The frame mounting flanges for both hitches extend inboard versus to the outboard which means the hitch is less likely to be damaged during transport and would fit better.

Both hitches have a 6K towing/900 lb tongue weight capacity, which is well over the capacity of the truck itself.

The Curt and etrailer brand hitches are functionally identical, with the only difference being that the Curt hitch has a glossy finish, while the etrailer brand has a matte finish. I personally prefer the matte finish, as it seems to blend in under the vehicle better than the glossy Curt hitch does.

If you need a trailer wiring harness, I'd recommend the Curt # C56349, a ball mount like # 2753 and part # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for 2 inch trailer ball.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 2

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 3

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 9

That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…

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Answer 10

I wish I could say yes, but as of right now they are not a fit for the 2016 models and we do not have any other suspension enhancement options. If you are trying to fight suspension sag from the tongue weight of a trailer there is a better option. A…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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