FJ Trail Team hitch

neonmasters · 04-26-2008, 08:59 AM

I am about to purchase a FJ Trail Team Edition at the first of the week. All of the ones i've looked at had no hitch receiver? I don't understand this? I see a skid plate on the rear with a couple of cutouts in it. Is that where the hitch attaches? any insight appreciated.......I still don't understand why no hitch on a outdoor/off road vehicle? Maybe someone can explain.....thanks Mark

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***Corey*** · 04-26-2008, 09:42 AM

Hello Mark.
Most hitches are put on at the port of entry to the states.
That is how they did mine, and the roof rack.

I would think that it is an option for you.
You can also order one from a few Toyota vendors on the site here, and they can ship you one.

There are PDF files on the 'Net on how to install it.

neonmasters · 04-26-2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks Corey......I think I'm going to try and pursuade the dealer to put one on for me. I've got 3 dealers with all about the same price---that might be a leverage item.......Mark

DEWFPO · 04-26-2008, 10:16 AM

Depending on where you are located, apparently the SE area port staff are putting on aftermarket hitches that mount down below the frame instead of aft of the rear crossmember. If you order the hitch, make sure it is the Toyota OE hitch, it will come with the modified cover that fits over the top of the receiver and will not change your departure angle.

DEWFPO

neonmasters · 04-26-2008, 11:57 AM

How does the rear skid plate come into play with a hitch?

DEWFPO · 04-26-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonmasters

How does the rear skid plate come into play with a hitch?

If you get the Toyota OE hitch, the rear skid plate works just fine. If you get the aftermarket hitch, the rear skid plate will not mount.

DEWFPO

neonmasters · 04-26-2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks DEWFPO........Thats good to know. I'll make sure that its a Toyota OE.

***Corey*** · 04-26-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEWFPO

Depending on where you are located, apparently the SE area port staff are putting on aftermarket hitches that mount down below the frame instead of aft of the rear crossmember.
DEWFPO

Cool call, I had forgot all about that, and I remember reading about it.

The factory hitch is the best one out for a stock rear bumper.

I also Googled the hitch.
Here is the part number and how to install if yourself.
http://www.brockandbecca.com/files/f...ow%20Hitch.pdf

DEWFPO · 04-26-2008, 05:18 PM

The 'factory hitch' (that's actually installed at the port of entry) will BLEND into the stock rear bumper, the aftermarket one that some dealers are saying is 'factory' will hang down below it.

DEWFPO

neonmasters · 04-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the insight guys. I'll play close attention to what I'm getting when its time for purchase. I would have never known till given the heads-up on this thread...Mark

Froggy93 · 04-26-2008, 07:56 PM

I just installed one of those on a trail teams edition last week, Factory toyota that is. Not aftermarket factory. Blended right in. The only thing the skid plate messes with is the mounting location of your 4 pin connector. Other than that things look good.

neonmasters · 05-01-2008, 09:43 AM

Ok...... I bought the FJ Trail Team on Tueday. I used the hitch and harness added as leverage to seal the deal on the new vehicle. I stressed to them that it needed to be Toyota OE hitch and harness. Tomorrow I go in get it installed........thanks for the help.......Mark

neonmasters · 05-02-2008, 01:39 PM

Froggy.....When you did the hitch install on the TT did the replacement plastic piece match the black on the bumper? I got the Toyota dealership to throw in a factory oem hitch and harness. They just called me and told me that the piece that comes with the hitch is silver and it is the only color that it comes in and will have to be painted? I cant imagine that Toyota doesnt have a piece to match the TT? anyone run into this? Thanks Mark

***Corey*** · 05-02-2008, 02:17 PM

You mean this piece?
As far as I know, it does only come in silver.

If so, you could get it painted by a body shop for not to much.

neonmasters · 05-02-2008, 02:41 PM

I haven't seem the piece yet Corey. From what I understand from another site, that silver IS the only color it comes in. Thats why you see no Trail Teams on the lot with hitches. Learn something everyday...The dealer is painting the piece for me as part of the free hitch and install. I couldnt imagine Toyota not having a black one?

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	Hello Mark. Most hitches are put on at the port of entry to the states. That is how they did mine, and the roof rack. I would think that it is an option for you. You can also order one from a few Toyota vendors on the site here, and they can ship you one. There are PDF files on the 'Net on how to install it. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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Froggy93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 183	I just installed one of those on a trail teams edition last week, Factory toyota that is. Not aftermarket factory. Blended right in. The only thing the skid plate messes with is the mounting location of your 4 pin connector. Other than that things look good. __________________ 93 T-100 3.0 5spd 4x4 high flow cat, custom duals 17" Powder coated Sequoia wheels 32" Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ tires stock lift new factory clutch- if you order from Downey, make sure you get the right one:( diff breather mod. cobra cb custom rear bumper w/tire carrier-Kennasaw Mtn. acc. In the works. light bar and hella 500's Last edited by Froggy93; 04-26-2008 at 07:58 PM.

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04-26-2008, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	Thanks Corey......I think I'm going to try and pursuade the dealer to put one on for me. I've got 3 dealers with all about the same price---that might be a leverage item.......Mark

04-26-2008, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
DEWFPO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 27	Depending on where you are located, apparently the SE area port staff are putting on aftermarket hitches that mount down below the frame instead of aft of the rear crossmember. If you order the hitch, make sure it is the Toyota OE hitch, it will come with the modified cover that fits over the top of the receiver and will not change your departure angle. DEWFPO

04-26-2008, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	How does the rear skid plate come into play with a hitch?

04-26-2008, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	Thanks DEWFPO........Thats good to know. I'll make sure that its a Toyota OE.

04-26-2008, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
DEWFPO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 27	The 'factory hitch' (that's actually installed at the port of entry) will BLEND into the stock rear bumper, the aftermarket one that some dealers are saying is 'factory' will hang down below it. DEWFPO

04-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	Thanks for the insight guys. I'll play close attention to what I'm getting when its time for purchase. I would have never known till given the heads-up on this thread...Mark

05-01-2008, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	Ok...... I bought the FJ Trail Team on Tueday. I used the hitch and harness added as leverage to seal the deal on the new vehicle. I stressed to them that it needed to be Toyota OE hitch and harness. Tomorrow I go in get it installed........thanks for the help.......Mark

05-02-2008, 01:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	Froggy.....When you did the hitch install on the TT did the replacement plastic piece match the black on the bumper? I got the Toyota dealership to throw in a factory oem hitch and harness. They just called me and told me that the piece that comes with the hitch is silver and it is the only color that it comes in and will have to be painted? I cant imagine that Toyota doesnt have a piece to match the TT? anyone run into this? Thanks Mark

05-02-2008, 02:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
neonmasters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	I haven't seem the piece yet Corey. From what I understand from another site, that silver IS the only color it comes in. Thats why you see no Trail Teams on the lot with hitches. Learn something everyday...The dealer is painting the piece for me as part of the free hitch and install. I couldnt imagine Toyota not having a black one?