There are no uniform tailer tongue heights, and there is an endless number of tire diameter choices and lift kit heights the tow vehicle can be using. Now you know why a receiver hitch makes a lot of sense, it lets you utilize any one of the removable hitch head lengths listed on this web page. This ½" thick steel FJ-40 receiver is bright silver powder painted, does not interfere with auxiliary tank use, and includes all mounting hardware. 66002 Receiver Hitch $65.81

We’ve never provided a class III hitch (5,000 lbs.) for the Pre-Runner rear bumper because the bumper itself, when analyzed, did not have sufficient structural mass to support class III towing demands. We have, however, designed this wrap-around and weld-on hitch receiver kit that lets the 2” x 2” receiver tube grab the bumper tube with a broad wrap-around grip. Weld on the two rear support tubes, then you’re ready for some serious under 5,000 lb. towing (small boats, tent trailers, jet ski trailers, utility trailers). This hitch kit includes 2” x 2” ID receiver tube, wrap-around bracket, and two rear kicker tubes (trimming and quality welding required. 66000 Pre-Runner Weld-on Hitch $55.00

This heavy duty shackle mounts into your standard class III receiver hitch. The shackle is ideal for winch cable or tow strap use because it provides a quick and solid connect/disconnect point, and it will not pinch or fray your cable or strap. 29312 Receiver Shackle $53.46

This is the same tow strap shackle and anchor bracket you’ve seen welded onto some of the Downey bumpers listed on this web site. Now the do-it-yourselfer can purchase these shackles/brackets for attachment to your present bumper, frame, farm machinery, you name it! Each shackle includes a threaded pin and 1” thick weld-on mounting bracket. The forged steel shackle has a 1 wide opening at the pin, uses a screw-in pin, and forms a 2 ½" deep loop with a 14,000 lb. capacity. Can you find shackles at a better price elsewhere? Probably, but they won’t be lavishly silver zinc plated like ours. 29312-W Weld-on Shackle Kit $41.00

We no longer offer a zillion strap choices; we simply offer by far the most popular, 2 inch by 20 foot with a 20,000 lbs. capacity. 02922 Tow Strap $34.95 Tree Trunk Protectors allow a tree to be used as a safe, stable winch anchor, while they protect the tree from winch cable damage. Downey offers only the most popular 3 inch by 10 foot size. 02953 Tree Protector $29.95