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• Does Installing Curt Trailer Hitch # 13013 Require Removing Rear Bumper
  I checked the install instructions for the Curt Hitch part # 13013 and you have to unbolt the bumper brackets and remove the bumper.
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• Width of etrailer Trailer Hitch for 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  I couldn't find an order with us so I'm not sure what you purchased before but etrailer hitch you're looking at, part # e98850, is custom designed to fit the Toyota Tacoma from 2005 through 2015. I'm also not sure where you're measuring exactly. This hitch is about 38 inches inside the brackets and about 35-1/4 inches center on center between the holes that mount to the bottom of your truck's frame. I've made a diagram to show where I measured, as well as a video from when we installed...
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• Solution for Mounting Flanges of Curt Hitch Not Fitting Properly to 2003 Toyota Tacoma
  Sometimes in shipping the mounting flanges of the hitches we offer will get bent in. What we recommend is to use an open stairwell or a jack to use controlled force to bend the hitch back so that it will bolt up properly. As long as you don't see any creasing or paint flaking (evidence of fatigue) you are fine.
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• Recommended Hitch for a 1997 Toyota Tacoma
  It definitely will! The Curt Hitch item # 13013 is custom fit for all models of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma including your 2WD. This class III hitch has a 2" receiver, is custom fit for your truck, and bolts to it with included hardware. I have linked an installation video below to show you how to get it set up. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C55379 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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• Tips for Fitting Curt Hitch # 13013 onto 2001 Toyota Tacoma with Rear Bumper
  What you described is kind of a common issue with the install of the Curt hitch # 13013 that you referenced. We had a customer come back with tips on how to get everything lined up properly: Re-install the bumper brackets and make sure the tabs go through the slots on the side bracket." Ok, but then they must move forward to align the holes but the slot between the tab and the now doubled metal is not wide enough. Hence, I had to grind the metal out in order for the tab to clear. Once...
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• Replacement Hitch Installation Hardware for Curt Class III Hitch 13013 for Toyota Tacoma
  We sure do have replacement hitch installation hardware for your Curt Class III hitch # 13013. All you need to do is enter our part # RHK into our search box and press enter. Then click on the item image. Then on the page for the RHK kit enter in your hitch item number (13013) and select Curt from the drop-down menu. Add the item to your cart and you're all set. We will send you all new hitch installation hardware. Hitch hardware should never be re-used since it is designed for being...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2001 Toyota Tacoma
  For your 2001 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13013. This hitch is a confirmed fit for your truck and will give you a bolt on installation without any drilling required. For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55379. This will install behind the tail lights of your truck to your factory wiring plugs. For a ball mount, I recommend the etrailer.com...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2003 Toyota Tacoma
  The 2003 Toyota Tacoma and the 2011 Toyota Tacoma require different hitches so you would not be able to swap one hitch between the 2 years. For your 2003 Toyota Tacoma I recommend Curt hitch # 13013. This is a Class III hitch rated for 500 pounds tongue weight and 5,000 pounds gross trailer weight. When used with weight distribution it is rated for 600 pounds tongue weight and 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight. I have linked a video showing installation of this hitch for you. If you plan...
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• Reasons for 1 Hour 10 Minute Install Time for the CURT Hitch # 13013 on a 2002 Toyota Tacoma
  There are actually 6 bolts connecting the CURT trailer hitch # 13013, to the frame on the 2002 Toyota Tacoma, and the factory bumper will need to be removed and reinstalled to complete the installation. This will require disconnection and reconnection of the license plate light wiring, and correctly repositioning the rear bumper to complete the installation. Although the installation requires 1hr 10min to complete this is not a difficult installation to undertake. One tip I can offer is...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2004 Toyota Tacoma Along With Wiring and Ball Mount
  For your 2004 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13013. This trailer hitch is rated for 500 lbs tongue weight or 600 lbs when used with weight distribution system. It is a custom fit bolt on installation and comes with all the hardware needed to install. It has a black powder coat finish over a protective base coat for excellent rust prevention. It is a sturdy square tube design that is 100% made in the USA. For your trailer wiring,...
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• Towing a Light Trailer with the Bumper of a 1997 Toyota Tacoma
  The bumper on your 1997 Toyota Tacoma will be fine to tow the 600 pound trailer and boat. You will want to check the truck owners manual for the towing capacity just to make sure. The T-connector wiring harness # 118379 is indeed correct for your truck. It sounds like you are on top of things! The 4-Way flat trailer connector is one of the most common connectors. If you did need a different type of connector to match what the trailer requires, the 4-Way flat can be adapted. I have linked...
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• Are Spacers Necessary When Installing Curt Hitch # 13013 On A 2004 Toyota Tacoma
  No, you will not have to add any spacers on the driver or passenger side between the bumper and the bumper brackets when installing the Curt Hitch # 13013 onto your 2004 Toyota Tacoma. You will need to remove the two bolts mounting the bumper and remove the bumper from the vehicle. Then you will have to remove the bumper brackets, position the receiver against the frame and install the 1/2 inch bolts. No additional spacers are needed. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with...
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• Is There An Install Video of the Draw-Tite Hitch 75078 On a 2002 Toyota Tacoma
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13013 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75078 both install in the exact same manner on your 2002 Toyota Tacoma, using the same holes with the same hardware. Therefore, you can use the install video I have attached for you on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver to help with installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver. That said, we do not have an install video of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver so this...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Small Travel Trailer with a 1996 Toyota Tacoma
  The towing capacity of your 1996 Toyota Tacoma will depend on if your truck has a V6 or a 4 cylinder and if it is a 4X4 or a 4X2. I have listed the towing capacities of the different options for the Toyota Tacoma below. 4X4 V6 - 8,300 lbs 4X4 4 Cyl. - 7,400 lbs 4X2 V6 - 8,300 lbs 4X2 4 Cyl. - 3,500 lbs You can verify the towing capacity of your truck by checking your owners manual or contacting a local Toyota dealer with your vehicle identification number. Toyota also places a few restrictions...
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• 1996 Toyota Tacoma V6 High Capacity Trailer Hitch Recommendation
  The highest rated trailer hitch we offer for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma is the Curt hitch part # 13013 which has a 5k capacity when not used with a weight distribution system but with a WD system it has a 6k capacity. If you are unfamiliar with WD system you would need to check out the help article I attached that covers what they are and how they work. For a system that would work great with your trailer loaded you would want the part # RP66083 that has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs...
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• Trailer Hitch for 2000 Toyota Tacoma Recommendation
  For your 2000 Toyota Tacoma the best hitch is the Curt part # 13013 that you referenced. As it is mostly hidden and has more capacity than you'd need and installs easily. I attached an install video for this hitch on a similar 2000 Tacoma for you to check out as well.
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• Will The Westin Bumper 32018 Fit My 2003 Toyota Tacoma With Aftermarket Hitch?
  The Westin Perfect Match Series Rear Step Bumper - Black Powder Coated Steel # 32018 is built to OEM specifications to perfectly match your 2003 Toyota Tacoma. It has a pre-drilled 3/4" hole for a hitch ball to mounted, which is what the OEM bumper has; this bumper can tow up to 3,000lbs when a hitch ball is added. For a hitch ball you can use 2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter 3,500 lbs # 19258. If you are referring to the actual trailer hitch receiver, then that is mounted to the frame of...
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• Is a Trailer Hitch Visible Beneath the Bumper Once Installed on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma
  I spoke with my contact at CURT about Trailer Hitch, # 13013. He stated that the crosstubing will be partially exposed below the bumper. The whole crosstube will not be visible, and if you were looking at the bumper straight on, about half of the tube will be seen. We have not yet had the opportunity to install the hitch on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma so I do not have any pictures or a video I can link you to. But if you were to look at Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75078, in the instructions, linked...
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• Hitch That Fits 2010 Toyota Tacoma
  There are hitches which are going to fit your 2010 Toyota Tacoma, though the # 13013 is not one of them. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75236 due to the install process being a bit easier than that of its Curt counterpart; this hitch fits all 2010 Tacoma's with the exception of the X-Runner. I've attached a link to a video review for you to take a look at as well.
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• Is There a Trailer Hitch for a 2000 Toyota Tacoma That Mounts To the Bumper
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13013 is a great option for a 2000 Toyota Tacoma and what I recommend using. The trailer hitch attaches to the frame which is the only option for this vehicle, there isn't any sort of mount for the bumper aside from using a standard hitch ball in the existing hole. In regards to the lack of undercoating, I really don't see why bolting a standard trailer hitch to the frame would be any issue at all. If a coating were applied before you'd have the same...
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• Trailer Hitch and 4-Way Recommendation for 2001 Toyota Tacoma
  We have just what you need to install a trailer hitch and 4-way on your 2001 Toyota Tacoma. For the hitch you would need the # 13013 which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this as well. Then for a 4-way you would need the part # 118379. If you wanted to do 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...
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• Recommend Hitch and Wiring For 1997 Toyota Tacoma
  I do have an option for you but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12130 is designed to fit certain years of the Lincoln Town Cars and Mercury Grand Marquis so it will not fit the Toyota. The part # 36063 the sticker references is a ball mount that is recommended for use with the hitch determined by Draw-Tite. For a 1997 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13013 which is a custom fit design for the Toyota Tacoma that will not require any drilling to install....
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• How Wide is The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13013 For a 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma?
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13013 is 41-1/4" wide to the inside or 41-3/4" overall. The inner mounting holes are 38-13/16" on center as well.
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• Roof Rack for a 2003 Toyota Tacoma to Carry Canoe and Ladder
  The Sportrack Semi-Custom Roof Rack part # SR1005 is a semi custom fit roof rack that offers a great price but it does not fit quite as well as some of the other roof rack systems. Unless you absolutely have to have the most inexpensive option I would not recommend this rack for you. A much better option for you since you plan on carrying longer items, (canoe and ladder) would be a Roof Rack with T-Load Hitch Mounted Load bar that consists of the following parts: Inno Aero Crossbars #...
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