Is a Trailer Hitch Visible Beneath the Bumper Once Installed on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma

Updated 07/19/2011 | Published 07/18/2011

Question:

I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. Is the cross bar, on this hitch hidden behind the bumper or do does it hang below? Do you have a picture or video that shows how it looks on this truck? Thank you

asked by: Bryan C

Expert Reply:

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 for reference, you can see a diagram of how that hitch will appear once installed.

The CURT hitch has a comparable design and though the installation details may differ, it will look about the same once installed.

If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, use # 118379. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you to view.

expert reply by: Michael H