Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2007 Toyota 4Runner that Dpes Not Require Fascia Trimming

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i DO NOT WANT TO MODIFY/CUT MY REAR BUMPER CAN YOU RECOMMEND FOR 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?

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For your 2007 Toyota 4Runner, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13445. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle, and unlike the Draw-Tite model that you referenced, you will not need to do any trimming or modifications on the rear bumper fascia during installation. This hitch will use existing holes in the vehicle's frame for a no-drill installation and provide you with a 2 inch receiver opening.

I have included the complete written installation instructions so you can see exactly what is involved.

expert reply by: Chris R

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John Z.

11/2/2021

I have 2008 Toyota, 6 cylinder 4runner that has a simple weight carrying reciever boltled to the crossmember of the frame, rated for 500 lbs tounge weight and max of 5000 lb. trailer. My new single axle Salem travel trailer is about 3800 lbs., fully loaded. It tends to sway with crosswind and passing semis, which can be lessened with a simple sway bar but still wobbles making a trip somewhat tiring. I would like to swap out the reciever with a hitch that bolts to both sides of the frame of the 4runner and add a weight distribution hitch. Do you believe the Curt or Drawtite hitches would fit on my 6 cylinder (i.e. are the 6 and 8 cylinder frames the same?) and what WD hitch would you recommend?

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Victoria B.

11/4/2021

@JohnZ Either trailer hitch will fit your 2008 Toyota 4Runner 6-Cylinder. Neither manufacturer limits fits due to the engine, so the frame at the hitch attachment points must be the same. Both hitches exceed your 4Runner's towing capacity, have similar installations, and will replace your factory hitch, so choosing either the Curt # 13445 or the Draw-Tite # 75155 will ultimately be personal preference. As for the weight distribution system, I like the Fastway e2 WD Hitch # FA92-00-0600 because it is weight-rated well for your trailer and offers a 2-point, friction-sway-control system to keep your trailer in line while towing. This system does not come with a hitch ball, so I have linked them in the correct shank size in case you need to pick one up. I have also linked some articles on choosing a weight distribution system that may be helpful for you

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Answer 1

If you are debating on which trailer hitch receiver and what brake controller to use on your 2004 Toyota 4Runner, I can make some recommendations for you. For a Trailer Hitch Receiver, I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame #75155 since it has a…

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Answer 2

Yes, the tech note you referenced for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13445 is meant to take you to either the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short #18140 or long #C57202. These no-drill brackets have a hose clamp that will wrap…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item #DT58GR does fit the 2022 Lexus RX350s. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your RX 350 with included hardware. I have linked a picture and an installation video below so you can follow along with…

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Answer 5

Standard 5th wheel base rails have multiple hitch mounting holes spaced at different dimensions. Measured hole center to hole center these spreads are 10-inches, 20-1/2-inches or 29-inches. It certainly looks like your base rails are…

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Answer 6

The first thing you'll want to do is use a circuit tester like #PTW2993 on the turn signal pins in the 7-way trailer connector with each turn signal activated with the ignition on. The right turn is the pin in the 3:00 position, the left turn…

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Answer 7

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 8

You have discovered the "dirty little secret" of trailer wiring: wire colors are not a consistent and reliable way to figure out what each one does! But it is easy enough to check this simply by applying 12V power to each circuit…

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Answer 9

We've had a few customers send us pictures of their factory 7-way reaching the mounting bracket of the Draw Tite hitch part #75155 that you are upgrading to so you'd be fine!

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