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Front Receiver hitch recommendation?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by akoda, Mar 6, 2017.

  1. Mar 6, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    akoda

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    I need one for my rod holder and to help me maneuver my BBQ trailer, any recommendations. I see some online that are just bolt on that seem easy enough.
     
  2. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    Bumpersuperstore.com believe ranch hand has a full bumper replacement that has front hitch
     
  3. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    tint 295/70/18 terras iron cross hd steps.wheel spacers,nder seat storage,l.e.d lights cut into rear bumper,spacers,
    forget the hitch I want to see pic of the BBQ trailer
     
  4. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    OK :) on my FJ, before I put the thermometers in, on my way back from Alabama, you can see my FJ had a receiver hitch on that bumper, but I don't want a new bumper yet for the Tundra

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    Action shot :)

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    Hdtruckware.com "outlaw premium"
     
  6. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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  7. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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    Oh ok gotcha
     
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    tint 295/70/18 terras iron cross hd steps.wheel spacers,nder seat storage,l.e.d lights cut into rear bumper,spacers,
    nice reverse flow offset.what brand is that
     
  9. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    Ahh, knows a smoker :)

    That's a Shirley Fabrication, he does all custome orders out of Tuscallosa, Alabama. They make a few truck bumpers but their main business is smokers

    http://www.shirleyfabrication.com/



     
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  10. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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  11. Mar 6, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    Thanks, I could live with that, only get to the banks a few weeks a year now and move the smoker around a few times a year for BBQ comps. I see in you avatar you have it on, any better photos, just bolts on right?

    The one I had on my fj was made so it bolted on and off so I didn't lose my approach angle so I am used to removing one :)


     
  12. Mar 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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    Not the best.20150713_163934.jpg 20150713_164146.jpg 20150713_164152.jpg

    I get down there every chance I get. Not often enough though.
     
  13. Mar 6, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    what is the vertical pin? Is that an adjustment on your rod holder?
     
  14. Mar 6, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Look at the edit in my first post. It's an anti-rattle device. The cooler holder was pretty wobbly without it.
     
  15. Mar 6, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    OH, sorry I missed that, mine has something built in but still wobbles like crazy on the beach

    Might still be able to add that to mine for a little extra control
     
  16. Mar 6, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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    This one is pretty tight, even on the beach. A friend into bicycles turned me on to it. It adds about three minutes to installation/removal, so not too bad.
     
  17. Mar 8, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    I sent Curt an email asking about the fit on a 2017, this is their reply

    You would need hitch number #31198. You will have to take your tow hooks off then put the hitch up first then the tow hooks back on under it
     
  18. Mar 8, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    Same model number for the 2013. Hooks the same also. With a floor jack to hold the hitch up it's a one man job to install.
     
  19. Mar 8, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    Thinking I may take the tow hooks off and leave them off, if I needed a pull I could add my shackle to the receiver hitch anyway
     

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