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which hitch?
Which hitch should I get? I want the one that is higher up where you need to replace the plastic cover with a notched one. It looks so clean cut. I heard the one off of older 4runner is the one. Not sure though. Anyone know?
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Chris, I am not sure what your towing needs are, but I went through the same drill as you before I ended up settling on the Lexus Class 4 hitch rated for 6500 lbs.
The recessed hitch which you see on some 2003 and 2004 GX's and earlier 4-Runners is a Class 3 rated for 5000 lbs. I scoured dealers (Lexus/Toyota) looking for one and after finding out the weight limit rating and the fact that I would need to modify the bumper cover cap I went with the Lexus Class 4, not to mention the dealers I went to did not have the class 3 in stock and they had a heck of a time even locating the part in their catalogue. The Class 4 OEM hitch actually looks very cool and clean. It sits tightly up underneath the bumper. I have an "L" receiver cap which cleans up the look even further.
This is not the best pic of it, it's actually terrible come to think of it (see pic 2 in link), but it's hardly noticable - esp from 20ft away .
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...e-new-toy.html
Last edited by cssnms; 08-25-09 at 07:53 AM.
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Just get the official Lexus hitch part number PT228-60540. Cost about $270.00. Installation is actually pretty easy.
http://www.lexuspartsmall.com/product.php?id=329
http://www.lexuspartsmall.com/product.php?id=329
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Bought the curt hitch
I bought the curt hitch which looks like the one in the hitch store posting in this thread. I went through all kinds of thoughts about which one. I am picky on the looks. Althought I wanted something that was hid I got this. It looks very good. After a week you get used to the look and wee you are there. It was easy to install. I recommend the curt hitch. I think the one from the lexus dealer in this thread is the curt which a nice lexus markup. Al
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Thanks for all the input guys. All the photos at the online stores say "not actual photo". I really only want the receiver visible. All of the round tube versions seem the same. Lexus marks their stuff up like crazy!
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The Lexus hitch is the only one made that has the extra 4 mounting bolts holding the center of the tow hitch to the chassis. All the off brands only mount the hitch using the side plates or at best they only have 2 bolts for the center mount.
That is not as solid as the Lexus mounting system. But if you are only going to tow a jet ski or similar, than it doesn't matter. Get the cheaper hitch.
That is not as solid as the Lexus mounting system. But if you are only going to tow a jet ski or similar, than it doesn't matter. Get the cheaper hitch.
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I ended up ordering a hitch. Its the hidden hitch brand and has the mounting holes in the center as well. With shipping from an ebay store $170. I will post any findings with it.
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