Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Published 08/14/2015 >
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Question:
I have a 2009 tacoma ,and I see that the hitch has 4 holes, is it safe to only use 2 of them? because i know my truck has 3 holes line up
asked by: Fernando M
Expert Reply:
I have a much better solution for you than the Curt Hitch part # E-3S. You would want to go with a custom fit hitch instead like the part # 13323 as it will bolt directly to the frame and provide you with a much stonger and easier to install hitch than the # E-3S that would require you to use all 4 mouning holes.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For trailer wiring you would want the part # C55513.

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Curt 2" Trailer Hitch - Bumper Mount - 8-3/4" Bolt Pattern - 5,000 lbs GTW
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- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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