Lexus 6500lbs tow hitch is here but
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Palos Verdes, California
'04 GX with K D S S
Originally Posted by looknow12
Does anyone have a part number for the Lexus hitch for an 04 GX with KDSS? Cap?
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http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...opic=17631&hl=
~ Cap
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Nevada
Toyota V6 Hitch
I don't have it now, but I did post that part number on this site some months ago. If you search all the GX threads, you should find it.
A few of us went through the same process that this thread now explores.
A few of us went through the same process that this thread now explores.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: IL
I love our GX - I love our GX! Since the fuel fiasco (see other thread) and they put the new plugs in, cleaned out and freshened up the fuel system etc. our truck is running like a dream! I love this Lexus !!!!
Question tho.. I ordered the PT228 60440 large, robust hitch to have installed, dealer told me they couldnt put it on because it appears the vehicle has been in a rear end accident! They said the holes for the bolts didnt match up so they couldnt mount it up. However, they were confused because all the parts of the bumper and everything looked completely original.. all mint.. did they just not know what they were doing? does that center piece (for the less robust hitch socket only) need to be taken off during installation and they didnt do this?
They said they'd put my name on the hitch, put it inventory and told me to go to a body shop to have the frame pulled back! THen they could put it on. whaaaa???
Maybe I should go to a different Lexus dealership.
Thanks....
Question tho.. I ordered the PT228 60440 large, robust hitch to have installed, dealer told me they couldnt put it on because it appears the vehicle has been in a rear end accident! They said the holes for the bolts didnt match up so they couldnt mount it up. However, they were confused because all the parts of the bumper and everything looked completely original.. all mint.. did they just not know what they were doing? does that center piece (for the less robust hitch socket only) need to be taken off during installation and they didnt do this?
They said they'd put my name on the hitch, put it inventory and told me to go to a body shop to have the frame pulled back! THen they could put it on. whaaaa???
Maybe I should go to a different Lexus dealership.Thanks....
Driver
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From: Missouri
Originally Posted by Ntwrks1
I ordered the PT228 60440 large, robust hitch to have installed, dealer told me they couldnt put it on because it appears the vehicle has been in a rear end accident! They said the holes for the bolts didnt match up so they couldnt mount it up.
thats the exact change in the two factory hitches (PT228-60440 & PT228-60540) they moved some mounting bolt locations in the center; the side mounting remain the same
but yes, find another dealer if they dont know this and want to have you're frame pulled heh
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 373
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From: NY
Hi Ntwrk,
I ordered my Hitch here online from Hitchsource.com.
http://www.hitchsource.com/product_i...ducts_id=25951
The item I ordered was from Curt Manufacturing, top rated model Class III @ 6500lbs towing capacity.
This is of VITAL importance to you as this is the ACTUAL installation instructions AND bolt on instructions/diagram for the hitch. You can EASILY tell from this diagram if your vehicle has been hit or not because your hitch should correspond to the holes as shown in diagram:
http://www.hitchsource.com/docs/cu/13445.pdf
Good luck...
I ordered my Hitch here online from Hitchsource.com.
http://www.hitchsource.com/product_i...ducts_id=25951
The item I ordered was from Curt Manufacturing, top rated model Class III @ 6500lbs towing capacity.
This is of VITAL importance to you as this is the ACTUAL installation instructions AND bolt on instructions/diagram for the hitch. You can EASILY tell from this diagram if your vehicle has been hit or not because your hitch should correspond to the holes as shown in diagram:
http://www.hitchsource.com/docs/cu/13445.pdf
Good luck...
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Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by lonewolf69
Hi Ntwrk,
I ordered my Hitch here online from Hitchsource.com.
http://www.hitchsource.com/product_i...ducts_id=25951
The item I ordered was from Curt Manufacturing, top rated model Class III @ 6500lbs towing capacity.
http://www.hitchsource.com/docs/cu/13445.pdf
Good luck...
I ordered my Hitch here online from Hitchsource.com.
http://www.hitchsource.com/product_i...ducts_id=25951
The item I ordered was from Curt Manufacturing, top rated model Class III @ 6500lbs towing capacity.
http://www.hitchsource.com/docs/cu/13445.pdf
Good luck...
As does the web link you point to.
Not 6500lb
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: NY
Thanks Loflin, my unit stated 6500lbs in the instruction sheet and it looked just like the online pdf. Guess next time I'll have to look a little more carefully.
That said, despite the typo (mine or the PDF), the diagram is correct, Ntwrk, look it over and let us know, hopefully you didn't get rear ended, and if you did... I would complain BITTERLY to the deal or better yet, try to get your money back (if possible)...
That said, despite the typo (mine or the PDF), the diagram is correct, Ntwrk, look it over and let us know, hopefully you didn't get rear ended, and if you did... I would complain BITTERLY to the deal or better yet, try to get your money back (if possible)...
Driver School Candidate
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by CaptnPete
Towed my 28' Airstream from Fl to Nc and back. Stayed mostly on level ground. Had no problems. Used a weight distributing hitch
Driver School Candidate
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From: OH
Installation Instructions Needed for PT228-60540 Hitch
I just received the hitch I ordered for my '05 GX (p/n PT228-60540 - specified in this forum and verified by my local Lexus dealer). I plan to install it myself this weekend. My local dealer quoted me 3 hours of labor, and by the looks of this it shouldn't take nearly that long. Unfortunately, it didn't come with any installation instructions, and I don't want to take any chances of doing something incorrectly with this. Does anyone have or know where I can find installation instructions for this hitch?
By the way, my local dealer wanted $340 for this hitch. I picked it up from Bell Lexus (Phoenix, AZ) for $278.80 plus shipping.
By the way, my local dealer wanted $340 for this hitch. I picked it up from Bell Lexus (Phoenix, AZ) for $278.80 plus shipping.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: IL
Originally Posted by lonewolf69
Thanks Loflin, my unit stated 6500lbs in the instruction sheet and it looked just like the online pdf. Guess next time I'll have to look a little more carefully.
That said, despite the typo (mine or the PDF), the diagram is correct, Ntwrk, look it over and let us know, hopefully you didn't get rear ended, and if you did... I would complain BITTERLY to the deal or better yet, try to get your money back (if possible)...
That said, despite the typo (mine or the PDF), the diagram is correct, Ntwrk, look it over and let us know, hopefully you didn't get rear ended, and if you did... I would complain BITTERLY to the deal or better yet, try to get your money back (if possible)...
THanks..