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Feb 12, 2006 | 10:47 PM

lclarson

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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?

Feb 13, 2006 | 05:34 AM

MTL_4runner

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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/

Feb 13, 2006 | 07:47 AM

Rick F.

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A 2 1/2 year old piece of brilliance!

Feb 13, 2006 | 11:19 AM

4Peanut

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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.

4Peanut

Feb 13, 2006 | 11:22 AM

midiwall

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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'!

Feb 13, 2006 | 04:50 PM

KyleT

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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)

Feb 14, 2006 | 01:01 PM

CynicX

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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)