sweitzerworks

Hey yall, I'm looking for a trailer receiver for my 1987 Toyota Pickup.

Any suggestions?

Let me know,
Thanks!
-Jackson

coryc85

Uhaul should have one local to you, maybe not the cheapest option, but I have bought hitches from them for other cars and their hitches seem to be good quality. Other than that, you are going to have to order online, Amazon, Rock Auto, eBay probably all have several options.

Terrys87

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My brother found his at Wal-Mart of all places and it bolts to the frame. Works great.

sweitzerworks

Nice, alright, I'll do some shopping. I'd really prefer to not do any drilling.

How about wiring, what's the easiest was to wire up a harness?

dropzone

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if you aren't good with a test light and a meter a prewired harness like this i found on is probably your best bet
https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-43315...art/B0002Q7ZKK

sweitzerworks

Thanks, dropzone, I may go that route, heading across the country pretty soon here.

Would you just splice into the existing tail/brake/turn-signal wires in the rear?

Nervo19

No I would not splice. What Dropzone was showing you is a unit that uses the factory plugs. It plugs between the taillight and the factory harness. There is no wire cutting or splicing. It's a much neater installation. We have ALL had trouble with the splicing done by previous owners. Don't do it to your rigs old wires if you can help it. I ordered the harness from Amazon and it only takes a couple of days to arrive.

Terrys87

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Most problems I find with wiring is trailer lights and stereo's being wired in by splicing. Like Nervo19 mentioned, tons of threads where previous owners made a mess of things. I get my wiring kits from Orielly just because its mile from the house. Other parts stores should be able to get a kit for you as well.

Its PN# 43315.


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wyoming9

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Any of your Local Auto Parts can get you a Hitch .

Do you have any idea what class your thinking about

Before you get the hitch it might be a Good idea to get the bolts loose and out.

Depending just where you live

Are you planning to run trailer brakes ??

sweitzerworks

Ended up getting getting the following:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's just a 5x8 enclosed trailer, nothing huge, just enough for my R100 and some odds and ends, no more than 2000lbs total.

I'm assuming it bolts onto the same hardware as my bumper.

Thanks again, everyone.

Nervo19

Did you get the Curt 13013 receiver? That's what we got for our 2000 Tacoma and never installed it. I could have sold you mine. We sold the truck. If you live close to Richmond VA cancel your order and I'll give you a discount. After extensive shopping Amazon had the best price on hitches. I have Prime so shipping was free.

edit: I went to the Curt site and you should haveCURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch #13024

Amazon was showing me mine for some reason. Revel in the fact that the MSRP on the Curt site is $457.00!!!!!