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11-01-09, 08:20 PM
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Problems finding a Tow Hitch...
I am looking for a class 4 or 5 Tow hitch for my 1988 FJ62. I can not find one anywhere... Do any of you have one on your truck? What are my options? Thanks guys...
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11-01-09, 08:52 PM
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Sweet. Thanks..
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11-01-09, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LandBruiser69
I am looking for a class 4 or 5 Tow hitch for my 1988 FJ62. I can not find one anywhere... Do any of you have one on your truck? What are my options? Thanks guys...
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I am running this hitch.
1989*Toyota*Land Cruiser*Draw-Tite, Reese, Hidden Hitch, Valley and Curt search with the*Hitch Hunter ™ by etrailer.com (800) 298-8924
Its a class 3.
a class 4 is usually rated for 10,000 lbs. Thats alot to have to stop in a cruiser!!
I have no doubts it will pull it...however stopping it is a whole nother story.
I think a class 3 would be fine ...but you know what YOU want. 
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11-02-09, 08:59 AM
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I used a hitch from u-haul. Works great.
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1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 36's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
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11-02-09, 09:50 AM
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Make one. The hitches that have the cross bar at the same level as the receiver tube sacrifice too much ground clearance. Mine had one when I bought it, but it is a simple affair with only the receiver tube hanging just below the bumper, the rest is tucked up high and out of sight. I put the wiring plug in the center of the bumper so it wouldn't get mangled.
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11-02-09, 07:16 PM
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Hey, thanks guys~!!!
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11-02-09, 07:54 PM
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Johnny C-
Do you have any pics of that U-Haul hitch? The price is decent, but I don't want to buy one without seeing what it looks like first. Also, did they have to cut, drill, or remove anything to install it?
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11-02-09, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lugal
Johnny C-
Do you have any pics of that U-Haul hitch? The price is decent, but I don't want to buy one without seeing what it looks like first. Also, did they have to cut, drill, or remove anything to install it?
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It uses the 4 factory holes, two of which are where the factory tow hook is, two same spot the other side, and one forward of each of those locations on the frame that you have to drill yourself. Here are the best pics I have of it. If you want more, let me know.
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1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 36's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
Previous Rig:
1987 FJ60 - Big Red
ΦΚΤ - Fall 06
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11-02-09, 08:58 PM
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That works. Thanks.
From the pics, and your mounting description, it sounds almost identical to the Draw-Tite 75025.
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11-02-09, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by lehiguy
Make one. The hitches that have the cross bar at the same level as the receiver tube sacrifice too much ground clearance. Mine had one when I bought it, but it is a simple affair with only the receiver tube hanging just below the bumper, the rest is tucked up high and out of sight. I put the wiring plug in the center of the bumper so it wouldn't get mangled.
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X2. I'm running stock and saggy suspension with a U-Haul hitch and clearance sucks! A lift would help (when I can afford it), and a custom bumper will help even more (when I can afford it) .
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11-05-09, 06:23 PM
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Thanks a lot for the suggestions!!!
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11-17-09, 08:03 PM
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Uhaul hitch photos - Installed on 84 FJ60
Just finished installing, and as mentioned, its 4 bolts to original frame, and 2 to drill. My local Uhaul guys must hate me, and will probably turn away any further FJ60's in the future for the amount of time it took to drill those two holes. 
I took care to mention it was made of unobtanium (steel, for those who only have new cars) but it took close to an hour, 2 drill bits, and the eventual use of a steel spike and 3lb sledge to make those two holes.
The inside frame member that you or your trusty minion will have to drill through is two layers of steel. For some reason, the top layer simply kept rising higher, and the drill bit couldn't bite.
Once done, its a simple bolt in. Uhaul has both the hitch and wiring kit (cause we have amber 3 bulb brake lights, they steered me to a electronic kit rather than just plain wire) that cost me under $20.00.
You can see where it is right under the frame member, and its actually not any lower than the standard tire, though for the off-road folks it will change your angle of departure....YMMV.
This unit came off of an 86 FJ60 at my local pick-n-pull yard, and with the exception of the two holes, was completely within my DIY install capability. My rig is an 84 FJ60, so I expect the hitch is the same for all FJ60's, though not sure if it would/would not fit an FJ62 series as easily.
Glenn in Tucson
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Last edited by tucson_sailors; 11-17-09 at 08:09 PM.
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11-17-09, 09:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lugal
That works. Thanks.
From the pics, and your mounting description, it sounds almost identical to the Draw-Tite 75025.
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Draw Tite makes the hitch for U-Haul and then Uhaul slaps their sticker on it, model numbers are even the same on Uhaul.com
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11-18-09, 07:15 AM
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SOR sells a hitch that bolts on as outlined above (factory holes, and drill holes). If I recall correctly it was half the price of the U-Haul / Draw-Tite, but it was rated lower. As I only use it for a hitch mounted bike rack I mounted with factory holes and skipped the drilling..
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11-18-09, 04:19 PM
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If somebody is still looking for a hitch I have one I pulled off my 87 fj60 and it is just laying around. I don't know of a brand name
I would have to look. I'm very willing to let it go for cheap. It's in heber utah.
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11-20-09, 11:31 PM
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I checked my pile o' parts and I have two of 'em. One is drawtite the other is unknown. Up for grabs....
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75 fj55 350, sm465, np203, toy 4sp. case, 38's, needs new fenders and a floor. currently parked in front of shop waiting turn to come in and receive some love.
87 fj60 dumb-2f up 4" with 33's, one aussie, and shackle reversal. Wifey's
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11-21-09, 04:28 AM
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PM sent
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I checked my pile o' parts and I have two of 'em. One is drawtite the other is unknown. Up for grabs....
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I call dibs on the draw tite if it is a two inch receiver, PM sent
Brian
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11-21-09, 10:01 AM
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Hitch
A friend of mine has one for sale. I will forward this thread to him.
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