Gx vs 4runner tow hitch, why are they different?

the kid · 11-05-2020, 04:32 PM

So I have just purchased another gx470, this one however does not have the towing package, and I am looking to install a tow hitch on it. I know the 470 and the 4th gen 4runner share the same frame and chassis so why are the part numbers different 228-89440(50) for the 4runner, and 228-60540 for the gx, they both require the center spacer plate to make them work with the factory class IV hitch. So why when I look these two part numbers up in the parts que does it give two different part numbers with two different fitments. What am I missing.

-at first I thought maybe it was because of the GXs air suspension but then I remembered that limited 4runners also had air suspension so that can't be it as the 4runner hitch doesn't exclude the limited...

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Mikestang · 11-05-2020, 04:42 PM

Probably has to do with the body trim and how it integrates, both vehicles have different rear plastics.

11-05-2020, 04:32 PM	#1
the kid Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver Wa Posts: 27	Gx vs 4runner tow hitch, why are they different? So I have just purchased another gx470, this one however does not have the towing package, and I am looking to install a tow hitch on it. I know the 470 and the 4th gen 4runner share the same frame and chassis so why are the part numbers different 228-89440(50) for the 4runner, and 228-60540 for the gx, they both require the center spacer plate to make them work with the factory class IV hitch. So why when I look these two part numbers up in the parts que does it give two different part numbers with two different fitments. What am I missing. -at first I thought maybe it was because of the GXs air suspension but then I remembered that limited 4runners also had air suspension so that can't be it as the 4runner hitch doesn't exclude the limited... Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ld-thread.html 2004 GX470 SPM/G

11-05-2020, 04:42 PM	#2
Mikestang Don't follow this guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The wild wild west Posts: 4,481	Probably has to do with the body trim and how it integrates, both vehicles have different rear plastics. __________________ '07 Ltd 4Runner v8 4x4 - Midland 75-822 + Wilson 5000, Garmin 276c, Magnaflow catback, Kurtfab front diff brace, 265/70/17 BFG ATs on Robby Gordon Signatures, Spidertrax, 3/4" BL, BajaRack, 2wd sway, Icon front, Overland Warehouse rear, Kurtfab v2.1 LCAs, MedicLinks, Slee SS lines, BB skids, Demello sliders & LCA ramps, All-Pro diff guard, TC full gusseted front, SW bumper www.mikestang.com

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