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TundraFred · 09-23-2007, 05:14 PM

I pulled with my Tundra a few weeks ago and it performed very well. The only issue that I noticed was the pin was a little close to the hitch, but it did fit.

I still have to install a brake modulator for my car hauler, but all in time.

HoustonPerson · 09-26-2007, 08:25 AM

Hitch Reciever/Draw Bar rattle is common in a lot of trucks. Also, the draw bar can vary in size from 1/16" to upto 1/4"; even the same draw bar model from the same company.

The fastest and easiest solution: Buy some gutter tin, right angle material at Home Depot (about $1-$2), and use that as a "fitting shim" on one or two sides of the draw bar. It will fit as snug as a bug in a rug.

I have had to use that on all my F150's and F250's, and it works great. You can epoxy the shim to the side of the draw bar if you want; but be careful, it could be too tight.

rod67 · 10-04-2007, 09:15 PM

I use the Toyota receiver that came with my '05 and haven't noticed any rattles. It kinda bugged me though that Toyota no longer provides the receiver with new trucks like they used to.

TITAN1 · 10-14-2007, 09:23 PM

If your receiver hitch is rattling, install an anti-rattle hitch pin. It can be purchased at cabelas.com. It's about $20 and works great. Check it out.

RunItHard · 10-15-2007, 05:23 AM

Yeah I noticed a problem the day I picked up my truck. I took the receiver plug from my traded-in Dodge Ram, stuck it in the receiver of the Tundra and it promptly fell out. I shimmed it with some cardboard just so it would stay in, but the salesman saw I had a Ram head logo plug in the receiver and he quickly replaced it with a Toyota plug. Guess I can't complain... I think those plugs sell for $15 bucks at the parts counter.

This is a drag because I had a custom Reese hitch welded up with a drop that still fit the Tundra, but it now slops around like a "downtown hoe."

JackMS · 10-15-2007, 07:59 AM

I just sprayed my hitch with rubberized undercoating this weekend- the removable part not the truck side. Works great. Might still be bouncing but can't hear it.

lowlypawn · 10-20-2007, 08:56 PM

No rattle hitch pin!

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10-14-2007, 09:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
TITAN1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	anti-rattle hitch pin If your receiver hitch is rattling, install an anti-rattle hitch pin. It can be purchased at cabelas.com. It's about $20 and works great. Check it out.

10-15-2007, 07:59 AM	#21 (permalink)
JackMS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 64	I just sprayed my hitch with rubberized undercoating this weekend- the removable part not the truck side. Works great. Might still be bouncing but can't hear it. __________________ 2007 Tundra D/C Ltd 4wd 2005 Tundra D/C SR5 2wd 2004 Sequoia SR5 2wd

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09-23-2007, 05:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
TundraFred Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 44	I pulled with my Tundra a few weeks ago and it performed very well. The only issue that I noticed was the pin was a little close to the hitch, but it did fit. I still have to install a brake modulator for my car hauler, but all in time.

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09-26-2007, 08:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
HoustonPerson Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	Hitch Reciever/Draw Bar rattle is common in a lot of trucks. Also, the draw bar can vary in size from 1/16" to upto 1/4"; even the same draw bar model from the same company. The fastest and easiest solution: Buy some gutter tin, right angle material at Home Depot (about $1-$2), and use that as a "fitting shim" on one or two sides of the draw bar. It will fit as snug as a bug in a rug. I have had to use that on all my F150's and F250's, and it works great. You can epoxy the shim to the side of the draw bar if you want; but be careful, it could be too tight.

10-04-2007, 09:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
rod67 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 52	I use the Toyota receiver that came with my '05 and haven't noticed any rattles. It kinda bugged me though that Toyota no longer provides the receiver with new trucks like they used to.

10-15-2007, 05:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
RunItHard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 722	Yeah I noticed a problem the day I picked up my truck. I took the receiver plug from my traded-in Dodge Ram, stuck it in the receiver of the Tundra and it promptly fell out. I shimmed it with some cardboard just so it would stay in, but the salesman saw I had a Ram head logo plug in the receiver and he quickly replaced it with a Toyota plug. Guess I can't complain... I think those plugs sell for $15 bucks at the parts counter. This is a drag because I had a custom Reese hitch welded up with a drop that still fit the Tundra, but it now slops around like a "downtown hoe."

10-20-2007, 08:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
lowlypawn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	No rattle hitch pin! Softride Quietride Tightening Hitch Pin with Lock : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories Main page Hitch Pin Lock - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review

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