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Old 02-12-2006, 10:47 PM
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Replacing Factory Hitch with after market

For a 3rd gen, what's the best alternative to a factory class III hitch that will maximize departure angle?
Old 02-13-2006, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lclarson
For a 3rd gen, what's the best alternative to a factory class III hitch that will maximize departure angle?
A few have done this and it saves a few $$$$ too.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/cheap-trick-day-late-model-4runner-ground-clearance-factory-hitch-19606/
Old 02-13-2006, 07:47 AM
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A 2 1/2 year old piece of brilliance!
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Originally Posted by lclarson
For a 3rd gen, what's the best alternative to a factory class III hitch that will maximize departure angle?
I have a Hidden Hitch Round Tube and love it.

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Old 02-13-2006, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
A few have done this and it saves a few $$$$ too.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19606
Yeup... mine's still kickin'!
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that hitch is only rated to 3500 lbs. (wish i had known before i towed with it...)
whats a good 5000 lb hitch? the hidden hitch, or valley or oem or what?

(watches thread now)
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I really really like my Reese hitch. Because unlike the hidden hitch...its actually hidden.

Now this is on a tacoma so I dunno what the reese looks like on a 4runner. But its 500lbs tongue weight and 5000lbs tow.

3 Pics Reese Hitch (FTP)
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