Bought a factor hitch but

2001Millrunner · 09-02-2004, 12:18 AM

no mounting hardware included, does anyone know what i should get and where the wiring is? do i have to splice wires or does it have snap-on connectors? I took a glance at the underside but nothing apparent. Help is much appreciated, thanks.

Ray

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SuperDuperDave · 09-02-2004, 12:27 AM

Check with the manufacturer to make sure you got all the parts.

4RUNR · 09-02-2004, 08:29 AM

You need metal nuts and bolts big enough so they don't fall through the mounting holes, and splice into exiting wire.

2001Millrunner · 09-02-2004, 10:15 AM

I bought this off ebay that's y nothing is included, can i just goto home depot and get bolts? this needs to be a forged steel right? and as for the wiring, i dont see the exiting wire for hitch, can someone tell me where to look for this? is it above spare tire?

Roadtripr · 09-02-2004, 10:38 AM

The back nuts sits on a long piece of metal to help you align them with the bolt (they a inside the frame. I don't how to do it with out those. Maybe you can get a mounting kit from the dealer or ebay.

4RUNR · 09-02-2004, 12:11 PM

You can get any bolts you want. Some will get scientific with grades of steel and such, but reality of things is you will never generate enough force to shear any bolt. As for wiring, again, splice. Easiest way is to take both tail lights off, and probe wires until you find which is which, strip the insulation and solder the trailer harness to it.

2001Millrunner · 09-02-2004, 12:46 PM

oh so wiring is not prepared for this(no connector and such)...I thought it was. I called around for parts to toyota but they dont have it as replacement part. I guess I'll have to align the hitch myself since I cant get the factory bolts that keepts it aligned. Thanks for help guys.

Ray

2001Millrunner · 09-03-2004, 10:14 AM

Mark, if you're out there, can you describe the 4 bolts that mounts onto the frame? not the 2bolts close together that's mounted towards the rear bumper. I gotta know what to buy when i make a trip to this bolt place. Since you've flipped ur hitch I figure you know what it looks like. If anyone else know input is much appreciated.

shovelhead · 09-03-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001Millrunner

no mounting hardware included, does anyone know what i should get and where the wiring is? do i have to splice wires or does it have snap-on connectors? I took a glance at the underside but nothing apparent. Help is much appreciated, thanks.

Ray

Go to walmart and get a plug in adapter you'll need it if you have seperate turn and stop lights and your trailer has stop/turn signals on the same bulb filament

BruceTS · 09-03-2004, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001Millrunner

no mounting hardware included, does anyone know what i should get and where the wiring is? do i have to splice wires or does it have snap-on connectors? I took a glance at the underside but nothing apparent. Help is much appreciated, thanks.

Ray

As for wiring get this kit, it's as close to factory, but much cheaper;
http://www.kwikhitch.com/miva/mercha...gory_Code=wire

There should be 3 holes in each side of the frame, but only 1 will be threaded, a special bracket with 2 nuts attached to it, slides into the inside of the frame, then you can mount the hitch assembly.

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2001Millrunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,185	I bought this off ebay that's y nothing is included, can i just goto home depot and get bolts? this needs to be a forged steel right? and as for the wiring, i dont see the exiting wire for hitch, can someone tell me where to look for this? is it above spare tire? __________________ 01 4runner 4x4 SE (stupid Cntr lock diff,VSC,TRAC) Stuff I've wasted my money on front/rear chicken fence clear corners Hella 500s Lexus HID PIAA LED bulbs ISR, Breather,DP Mod Amsoil filter husky cargo liner Cobra STX II SE badge Griot's stuff Alpine CDA-9815+Infinity Reference+12"Fosgate Punch/amp BFG A/T 32s Bilstein HD *Perforated Leather Seats...Buncha other stupid things "Uh....I dont know what I'm doing" -Ray http://community.webshots.com/user/ray0227

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Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927	The back nuts sits on a long piece of metal to help you align them with the bolt (they a inside the frame. I don't how to do it with out those. Maybe you can get a mounting kit from the dealer or ebay. __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd

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2001Millrunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,185	oh so wiring is not prepared for this(no connector and such)...I thought it was. I called around for parts to toyota but they dont have it as replacement part. I guess I'll have to align the hitch myself since I cant get the factory bolts that keepts it aligned. Thanks for help guys. Ray __________________ 01 4runner 4x4 SE (stupid Cntr lock diff,VSC,TRAC) Stuff I've wasted my money on front/rear chicken fence clear corners Hella 500s Lexus HID PIAA LED bulbs ISR, Breather,DP Mod Amsoil filter husky cargo liner Cobra STX II SE badge Griot's stuff Alpine CDA-9815+Infinity Reference+12"Fosgate Punch/amp BFG A/T 32s Bilstein HD *Perforated Leather Seats...Buncha other stupid things "Uh....I dont know what I'm doing" -Ray http://community.webshots.com/user/ray0227

09-03-2004, 10:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
2001Millrunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,185	Mark, if you're out there, can you describe the 4 bolts that mounts onto the frame? not the 2bolts close together that's mounted towards the rear bumper. I gotta know what to buy when i make a trip to this bolt place. Since you've flipped ur hitch I figure you know what it looks like. If anyone else know input is much appreciated. __________________ 01 4runner 4x4 SE (stupid Cntr lock diff,VSC,TRAC) Stuff I've wasted my money on front/rear chicken fence clear corners Hella 500s Lexus HID PIAA LED bulbs ISR, Breather,DP Mod Amsoil filter husky cargo liner Cobra STX II SE badge Griot's stuff Alpine CDA-9815+Infinity Reference+12"Fosgate Punch/amp BFG A/T 32s Bilstein HD Perforated Leather Seats...Buncha other stupid things "Uh....I dont know what I'm doing" -Ray http://community.webshots.com/user/ray0227 Last edited by 2001Millrunner; 09-03-2004 at 10:15 AM.*

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SuperDuperDave Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 21	Check with the manufacturer to make sure you got all the parts.

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4RUNR Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Pole Posts: 1,619	You need metal nuts and bolts big enough so they don't fall through the mounting holes, and splice into exiting wire.

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4RUNR Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Pole Posts: 1,619	You can get any bolts you want. Some will get scientific with grades of steel and such, but reality of things is you will never generate enough force to shear any bolt. As for wiring, again, splice. Easiest way is to take both tail lights off, and probe wires until you find which is which, strip the insulation and solder the trailer harness to it.

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