Replacing Factory Hitch on 2013 Toyota Tacoma

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Hello, I have a 2013 toyota tacoma, vin 5TFUU4EN7DX066477 with a factory installed hitch that I need to replace. Can you please assist me in ing the correct replacement?

asked by: Steve M

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Hi Steve; the factory hitch on the 2013 Tacoma has the bumper brackets integrated into the hitch. You can replace it with the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98850 but you will have to remove the old hitch and find new bumper brackets to complete the installation. Ultimately it us up to you to make this work. None of the custom fit hitches are able to install without removing the factory hitch first.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robin H.

9/29/2025

Hi Steve, did you have a chance to replace the factory hitch on your Tacoma with the etrailer Trailer Hitch? I'm curious if you found suitable bumper brackets for the installation. Your experience could really help others in a similar situation.

Steve M.

9/29/2025

@RobinH Hello, The Toyota stock bumper brackets ( Toyota part #52015-04010 ( right ) and # 52016-04010 ( left ) are exact fits. 5 bolts needed for each of the two brackets Toyota Part # 90119-A0192 ( QTY: 10 ) Steve

James B.

6/7/2026

@SteveM hi Steve. I am currently taking on this endeavor and found your comment. If possible here, do you have any finished pictures of the installation that shows the L and R brackets in relation to the frame and new hitch?

Ben M.

9/4/2026

@SteveM thank you for your helpful information here.

Answer 1

The aftermarket hitches for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma don't fit alongside the factory installed hitch; some trucks have hitches you can add on to OEM hitches that fit underneath the original. So I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be able…

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Answer 2

The 5,000 lb tow weight rating is definitely enough to safely tow a car trailer weighing in at 4,600 lbs total. The only time I would be nervous about the weight difference is if it was under 100 lbs in your situation. According to my research the…

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Answer 3

Hey Trent, sorry about your troubles! Can you give me a little more info on your vehicle and how exactly it's not fitting? I see you bought the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e98850. This…

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Answer 4

Starting with the trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75236 referenced in your question will indeed fit your 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner and is the exact hitch I would recommend. This Class III trailer hitch will use…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

The correct etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma is indeed part #e98850 but please note, it cannot be used to replace a factory trailer hitch if equipped, it's only designed to be added to models without one.

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

Hey Mark, for your 2014 Toyota Tacoma the hitch I would recommend is the etrailer part #e98850 which has great towing capacities and is mostly hidden. Then for trailer wiring the Tekonsha kit part #118496 is the easiest to install and most reliable…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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