Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Toyota Tundra
Question:
Hi, I have a 2004 Toyota Tundra with a step bumper. My hole pattern on the stockinch bumper is center to center 8. Im looking at the E-3S bumper hitch. Does that hitch accommodate 8inch centers? Also, the trailer I just purchased is a very Light motorcycle trailer, 185-225 lbs total. Im going to mount a 538 lbs motorcycle onto it. Total weight +/- 763 lbs. This is the website to show you the trailer Im talking about. Plus, would you say it would carry the trailer and motorcycle ok? Thanks,
asked by: Allen
Expert Reply:
I have a better solution for you than the # E-3S, but to see if this hitch would fit your vehicle check out the picture I attached that shows it's bolt hole pattern. This hitch does have the capacity for the trailer you are interested in towing, but a custom fit hitch for your truck would be a MUCH better option.
For that you would want the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13184. This hitch installs by attaching to the frame of your vehicle, which is much stronger than the bumper, and since it was specifically designed to fit your truck I can guarantee it will fit your truck and work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For trailer wiring you would want the Curt harness part # C59496.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 8 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt 2" Trailer Hitch - Bumper Mount - 8-3/4" Bolt Pattern - 5,000 lbs GTW
- Bumper Hitch
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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