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Old 07-19-18, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DaleSzyd
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I have 14 that is supposed to have tow package has tow plugs but no hitch. All my searches either come up with the $99.00 4 bolt attachment or the $300.00+ Lexus frame mount. I have found what I want but it is for the 4runner.
Will the 4runner receiver frame mount fit, do I have to remove anything from the vehicle to make it fit or is it bolt and tow?
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My GX is the 14 without air ride.
try to search Kurt hitch, Amazon or eBay. I'm on mobile at the moment and it is not easy to search.
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Originally Posted by DaleSzyd
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I have 14 that is supposed to have tow package has tow plugs but no hitch. All my searches either come up with the $99.00 4 bolt attachment or the $300.00+ Lexus frame mount. I have found what I want but it is for the 4runner.
Will the 4runner receiver frame mount fit, do I have to remove anything from the vehicle to make it fit or is it bolt and tow?
thanks
My GX is the 14 without air ride.
The non full hitch with mounts for the frame will not tow as much as the OEM frame mount style. LEXUS PARTS NOW is the only online retailer I know that sells OEM hitches. I put an OEM hitch on and did a write up in this forum. As for the the small box mount one, it will work and is more than likely ideal for a bike rack or similar.

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Old 07-19-18, 08:42 PM
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Are you going to tow something, or just plan to run a bike rack or cargo carrier of some kind?
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Will the 4runner frame mount fit? I can get a 4Runner frame mount for around $150.00
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Originally Posted by Jacket
Are you going to tow something, or just plan to run a bike rack or cargo carrier of some kind?
Yes I currently own a F350 diesel 4x4, which I may sell. Looking at 6x10 dump trailers to pull with the GX.
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Your local Toyota dealer can get you the hitch for about half the price Lexus will sell it to you for. We pull a 26’ Pathfinder with it all the time. This is the heavier hitch system...not the Ebay crap
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Originally Posted by Carnevino
Your local Toyota dealer can get you the hitch for about half the price Lexus will sell it to you for. We pull a 26’ Pathfinder with it all the time. This is the heavier hitch system...not the Ebay crap
Thank you for the info.
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Originally Posted by DaleSzyd
Will the 4runner frame mount fit? I can get a 4Runner frame mount for around $150.00
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I believe the 5th gen 4Runner unit is rated at 5000 lbs, same as Curt hitch which you can buy for less than $100 On Amazon.

however, if you want to tow with your 6x10 trailer then you should have the Lexus hitch which is rated at 6500 lbs.
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Originally Posted by GoHuskers
I believe the 5th gen 4Runner unit is rated at 5000 lbs, same as Curt hitch which you can buy for less than $100 On Amazon.

however, if you want to tow with your 6x10 trailer then you should have the Lexus hitch which is rated at 6500 lbs.
When I search GX I have 2 choices $99.00 or $300.00,
When I search 14 4Runner I have tons to choose from I think I saw 10,000.00 which is way more than I will ever tow.
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Just purchased a 19 GX460 Luxury, Starfire Pearl & Ecru Leather. It replaces our 04 GX470. Just curious; the 04 GX has the tow hitch, but the new GX doesn't. Does the one on the old vehicle fit this 2nd gen GX460?
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Just purchased a 19 GX460 Luxury, Starfire Pearl & Ecru Leather. It replaces our 04 GX470. Just curious; the 04 GX has the tow hitch, but the new GX doesn't. Does the one on the old vehicle fit this 2nd gen GX460?
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Originally Posted by shinonclub
Just purchased a 19 GX460 Luxury, Starfire Pearl & Ecru Leather. It replaces our 04 GX470. Just curious; the 04 GX has the tow hitch, but the new GX doesn't. Does the one on the old vehicle fit this 2nd gen GX460?
I don't think so. The OEM one may have different bracket and mounting holes. I could be wrong and you can verify that by look at it after removing the spare tire.
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Originally Posted by shinonclub
Just purchased a 19 GX460 Luxury, Starfire Pearl & Ecru Leather. It replaces our 04 GX470. Just curious; the 04 GX has the tow hitch, but the new GX doesn't. Does the one on the old vehicle fit this 2nd gen GX460?
For 2nd gen GX, the tow hitch is dealer installed accessory.
Old 04-29-19, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by shinonclub
Just purchased a 19 GX460 Luxury, Starfire Pearl & Ecru Leather. It replaces our 04 GX470. Just curious; the 04 GX has the tow hitch, but the new GX doesn't. Does the one on the old vehicle fit this 2nd gen GX460?
The best way to tell if either an OEM or aftedrmarket hitch will fit both is to see if the part number is the same for both years.
At any rate, installing a hitch is quite easy for any DIY'er. If you have a few wrenches and don't mind laying under the rear of your vehicle, you can easily save a few hundred dollars installing the hitch yourself.


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