Recommended Hitch for a 2014 Toyota Tacoma w/out a Factory Hitch

Published 09/10/2023

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(388)

$165.12

Curt Mounting Bracket for 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$5.43

Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K

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$79.93

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$57.79

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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$156.86

Question:

does this hitch match up the holes on the 2014 toyota tacoma? Does it come with the hardware? Is there an install video for the 2014 tacoma?

asked by: Julia

Expert Reply:

The etrailer Hitch item # e98850 you were looking at, is custom fit so the holes will line up on your 2014 Toyota Tacoma if you do not have a factory hitch installed. This hitch does include all of the necessary mounting hardware to complete the installation.

If you have the factory hitch it must be removed and the holes will not line up. All of the aftermarket hitches for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma are the same way.

As far as a video goes we only have a video of the Curt item # 13323 being installed on a 2014 Toyota Tacoma and I have linked it below. This hitch is identical except for the finish and the price to the etrailer item # e98850. They're made by the same manufacturer. I have also linked an installation video we did with the etrailer hitch on a 2013 Tacoma.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C55513 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.

I recommend using the No-Drill Mount Bracket item # 18136 and the item # C42CR to secure the 4-way connector to your hitch. This will put it in an easy to reach spot and prevent the risk of it falling onto the road.