Installation of Curt # 13013 and Other Parts Needed to Tow with a 2002 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
How hard is it to install the Curt 13013 on a 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4WD? Does the bumper have to be removed for the installation?
asked by: John D
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13013 that you referenced is a no-drill installation, but does require the temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation. The manufacturer has rated this installation as a 7 out of 10 so it may take a bit longer than the estimated 1 hour and 10 minute installation time for someone who is foreign to working on vehicles.
I have attached an installation video of this trailer hitch on a 2003 Tacoma that you can use as a reference though.
To complete your towing setup you will also need a ball mount, hitch ball, and trailer wiring.
The Curt Class III Ball Mount # C45036 is a great option to use that has a 2" hitch ball and a shank with a 2" drop. You will want to check out the attached article on ball mounts to make sure this is the correct one for your towing application.
For wiring I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118379. This will simply plug into your tail light housing on either side and will provide you with a 4-Way flat connector for basic trailer lighting functions. You can use part # 18144 and part # 18140 for a way to easily secure the 4-Way to your trailer hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 4 Flat
- 5 Flat
- 4 Round
- 5 Round
- Tow Ready
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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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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
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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