Hitch Pin Recommendation for 2001 Toyota Tundra with 2 inch Hitch

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I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 with the TRD package...it is a V8 engine with the factory installed tow hitch. I need to buy a pin for it and there are so many choices. Can you tell me what you would recommend. thanks

asked by: Mary E

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For just a standard hitch pin designed for the 2 inch hitch of your 2001 Toyota Tundra we have the part # PC3. Or if you wanted a hitch pin that has a lock built in to it you'd want the part # e98882.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Toyota and some Ford and Chevy OEM trailer hitches have that extra piece on the outside of the hitch and they require a different, longer locking hitch pin. Since we found out about this a few years ago we have added the note on the #e98880 product…

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Answer 2

The OEM receivers on the newer Tacoma and Tundra models are wider than what's usually seen, so a longer lock is needed (as you seem to already know). We came up with a lock that has a inside span of 3-5/8 inches which works perfectly with those…

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Answer 3

I am sorry to hear about the issues you are having with the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part #e98880. The main way you are going to be able to preserve it is to make sure you keep the dust cover, Replacement Dust Cover for Deadbolt Hitch Lock part…

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Answer 4

In your 2019 Toyota Tundra you can use BOLT hitch lock #BL7023584. This 5/8-inch diameter pin lock will fit both 2-inch and the 2-1/2-inch hitches and it will code to your ignition key the first time you insert and turn it.

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Answer 5

The Curt Pin and Clip #F-4 that you referenced is designed to work on 1-1/4 inch hitches. The reason your hitch has a 1/2 inch hole and a 5/8 inch hole is because it is setup for an obsolete anti-rattle device Draw Tite J-Pin. We no longer carry the…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 7

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 8

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 9

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 10

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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Answer 11

On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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