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Ball hitch storage

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Bigfish9202, Jul 10, 2020.

  1. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:03 AM
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    Bigfish9202

    Bigfish9202 [OP] New Member

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    Matched mirror caps, Black Door handles, KO2 275/70, 6112/5100, Leer 100XR, PRO Grille, RCI Skids
    Looking for a way to store my ball hitch in the bed. Don't want to drill. Is there something out there to mount on the cargo rail?
     
  2. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    Hbjeff

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    Best ive seen is weld a small receiver tube under next to the spare tire somewhere
     
  3. Jul 10, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    timdske

    timdske Another Old Guy

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    I have mine under my back seat.
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    buckrub71

    buckrub71 Like Father, Like Son--Semper Fi

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    Swing case in my bed...
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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    snivilous

    snivilous snivspeedshop.com

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    Leave it in so when someone hits you your tailgate doesnt get obliterated.
     
  6. Jul 10, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    DaBoro54

    DaBoro54 Beach Fisher

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    I would go with a bolt receiver lock. The cheaper ones rust and then you can’t unlock them.
    You can lube it often but I’ve had good luck with the bolt ones.
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    tttrdpro

    tttrdpro Former Naval Person

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    This ^^^^^
     
  8. Jul 10, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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    Kojack

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    +2
     
  9. Jul 12, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    Cheesy1

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    I put mine behind the backseat of my crew max. Oh just kidding, such potential there, such a waste.
     
  10. Jul 12, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    THIS ^^^. I haven't been hit in the a$$ in the Tundra. Yet. I've been hit twice in the T-100 4WD with a 5" drop on the hitch w/ball. Both were in stop & go traffic. Drove away from both looking in the mirror at the coolant POURING out of the idiots car (one was black BMW har har har) with just smudge/nick/scratch on the chrome ball. Same fate awaits any distracted idiot behind the Tundra.
     
  11. Jul 12, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    palehorse

    palehorse @grey_ghost_trdpro

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    I use a B & W Tow and Stow

    https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/product/tow-stow-adjustable-ball-mount

    Only problem is with the way my Pro squats, I had to flip it upside down to get the boat level when towing so it negates being able to stow it. To park in my garage, I have to pull it out. It is so heavy I just leave it in the bed of my truck and it doesn’t fly around. I have a BakFlip cover so no one can see it.

    I’m ordering the Wescott Fox lift soon. Once I put that on, I should be able to use the Tow and Stow as intended.
     

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