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Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your Toyota 4Runner with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (42 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
The hitch was easy to install and it works great. I've used it in a few different ways and I'm sure I'll still find a few more.
Front Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Toyota 4Runner was delivered quickly and in perfect shape. Installation was straight forward, however I spent more time trying to remove the super tight 4 bolts from the frame in order to install the hitch. There's not a lot of room once the hitch is installed to tighten the the upper bolts. I had to use a smaller ratchet in the tight space. I also used anti-seize on all the bolts prior to re-installing them. This hitch will be used for a fishing cooler rack and rod holder while on the beach. So Far I'm very satisfied with this product. Draw-Tight makes a good product.
Stephen K.
4/30/2018
Still working well! No problems whatsoever
Super easy install. 25 min. Use a Jack and angle it in like the first picture. Then when you get the 2 side bolts almost snug, use the Jack to move it up into place. Then just put the 4 stock bolts back in and torque to specs. I will use this front hitch for a bike rack, winch and fishing cooler in the summer Thanks Etrailer, it went in as easy as you said it would. super fast shipping also!
Shawn N.
3/25/2018
Its been a year and it has shown no signs of rust or wear. very happy with this purchase!
Fast shipping, great fit, easy installation....what else could you want !
Roger
4/5/2024
Its working great after one year..no problems or complaints....highly recommend etrailer !
Owner of 2023 4Runner TRD ORP with the KDSS. I purchased this product to give me the use of the front end of the 4Runner to carry my fishing gear while at the beach and other uses on the trails (can't do everything from the back). The fit and quality of this product is A+. The delivery service was extremely rough and there was plenty of paint missing. etrailer was fantastic with their customer support and assisting me with getting things fixed. First-rate product and first-rate company. I will be using them in the future.
Very easy to install. I used a jack for support and had to use a heavy hammer to nestle it into place. It nicely hugs the bottom of the bumper with no gap unlike the Curt which sits VERY LOW on the non Limited edition 4Runners. Thanks for the quick delivery.
Brad.a
6/29/2018
Very happy with it. Use it often. Thanks again.
Excellent product. Very tight fit around the upper 2 bolt mounts. Utilizing the weight of the vehicle and a pallet jack, was able to get the hitch positioned properly for bolting up.
Very Happy with the item. Other than the issues removing rusted bolts from vehicle, installation was fairly straightforward. Previous reviews had alerted us to the bolt issue, so we used pb blaster on them for a few days before installing.
Dot
7/27/2021
Love being able to carry my bike in the front and not impede getting in and out of the back hatch.
Completed the installation in about 30 minutes. Clear instructions. Was not difficult to do by myself. I first removed the 4 small bolts. Placed the hitch on two jack stands which brought it within an inch of the final location. Placed the two large bolts provided by etrailer in the back of the mount. Then used a sissor jack to slightly raise the front of the hitch where I could then insert and tighten the four small bolts.
Only complaint was that a significant amount of the paint came off during installation. Not sure why, did not use a hammer or anything that would have stricken the mount.
I received the receiver hitch for my 4Runner and have now installed it.
The hitch fit perfectly and was not difficult to install. I have many ideas
on how to use it. (towing, winching, bumper step etc.)
The website was easy to use to make sure I got the right hitch. It came on time, undamaged, and truly was easy to install. Took 2 bolts off each side added the one sent with the hitch and put the other bolts back on. Great directions with photos. I'll be using several accessories on the front but my favorite is the rod holders while I'm fishing on the beach.
The product arrived on time as promised, within 3 business days. The installation instructions were clear. Installation was simple but not exactly easy. It took about an hour and a half to install.
I have 2 tips which might help the next customer
1) I used two scissor jacks to hold the hitch in place while tightening the bolts. The scissor jacks held the hitch perfectly and safely.
2) I didn't have a stubby ratchet which would have helped speed the process of removing and installing the bolts.
I am very happy with the hitch and it sits at the right height so that it does not affect the clearance on my 4Runner.
William
8/7/2019
One year on, I have had zero problems with this hitch. I purchased this to mount a front rodcooler holder when I go to the beach. Great product!
Fits perfectly on my 2018 Toyota 4Runner off road
Package came quickly and in good condition. Installation was easy for one person with use of a floor jack. Instructions were clear and installation was just as shown.
I would highly recommend to others and e-trailer and customer service was great, as always.
Quick easy bolt on installation. Heavy duty. Works great for mounting a removable winch
I tow a small camper and this hitch receiver is great for using my bike rack on the front while towing. I have also used it for installing a hook to pull with and installing a winch.
This is s hood sturdy hitch. What I particularly like is that it is tight up against the car which maximizes the ground clearance on my 2016 4Runner. The down side is that it interferes with removal of the lower air deflector. However, the deflector could be eliminated or temporarily flexed out of the way for removal of the oil filter.
NICE HITCH!
Having said that, a few hints. I just installed this on my 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER PRO.
1. Remove the bottom cover pad on both sides where the side bolts supplied goes in.
2. When you remove the front two bolts insert the bottom one from the rear and leave it just inside the flush face on both sides. When you lift the hitch up to install thread the bottom bolt out and let the hitch rest on the stud! Install the top bolt loose, remove the reverse inserted bolt and install correctly.
3. Once the 2 front and newly supplied side bolts are installed loosely tighten all 4 front bolts then the new side bolts.
4. I tried inserting pictures but site would not allow it.
Excellent quality and perfect fit. Solo installation took about 30 minutes after I let the frame bolts soak in WD-40 spray for 90 minutes. Took ten minutes just to find the torque wrench! LOL Florida climate so no rust issues. Front hitch will be used in conjunction with dual bike carrier. The 4Runner pulls an RV, carries two kayaks on the roof rack, and now we can take the mountain/hybrid bikes.
I ordered a front receiver hitch for my 2018 4Runner. It showed up 2-3 days before I expected. Excellent build quality and paint. I got it at 3 PM and had it installed by 4. It would’ve been quicker if I would’ve had one more hand to hold it in place to bolt it but I just used a car jack. It fit perfectly. Excited to use it with my motorcycle carrier
If you have a difficult loading ramp this front hitch will be a godsend, works perfectly, every SUV should have one.
Great product and great service. Delivery was timely and the fit and ease of installation was fantastic.
Excellent. Was put one by my mechanic and involved to drilling. They said it was easy to put on
Came quickly and exactly as ordered. Etrailer very professional and very helpful . I had this receiver installed in twenty minutes and it,s perfect !
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Scott
12/15/2022
Still working out great. I just used it to steer a boat trailer into a very tricky spot. So much easier when you can see exactly what youre doing.