Can Skid Plate of 2000 Toyota Tundra Be Removed with Curt Front Trailer Hitch Installed

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Can the skid plate be removed with the front hitch installed?

asked by: Troy

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If you look at the installation video of the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31180, you can see how the hitch will be in the way of removing the skid plate on your 2000 Toyota Tundra. In order to get the skid plate off you will need to remove the hitch as well.

When you remove it a hitch it is always recommended to replace the hardware, part # RHK

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Curt about Front mount hitch #31180 for the 2006 Toyota Tundra. He stated that the skid plate does not have to be removed, but there is some trimming of the plate that will need to be done in order to install the hitch. I…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 4

Yes that is correct, Eugene. Since the canister sits flush with the bed rails, you'd effectively have 9" under the canister.

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Answer 5

At this time we have not installed the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH83GR on a 2020 Ford F-350 dually to get a height measurement in our shop. Based on an image we received as seen below it does appear the top of the receiver…

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Answer 6

When installing the CURT Front Mount Receiver, #31180, on a 2006 Toyota Tundra, you will need to drill a total of two 1/2 inch holes. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. The other hitch we have for your truck, #65031,…

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Answer 7

For the Draw-Tite front mount hitch, #65031, the skid plate will have to be permanently removed to install the hitch. You would also need to drill two holes in the frame rails (one on each side for the rear most hitch attachment points). I have…

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Answer 8

According to the installation instructions, yes, the skid plate does need to be removed in order to install the Draw-Tite front hitch on your 2005 Toyota Tundra: - Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65031 I did see the customer photo and…

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Answer 9

Both the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch #31180 and the Draw Tite Front Hitch #31180 that you referenced would be excellent choices for your 2002 Toyota Tundra. I would probably go with the Curt hitch only because it has been reviewed more times and…

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Answer 10

I got some information from Yakima and included a diagram of the EXO SwingBase #Y34VR, which is the base part for the EXO SwingBase 2 Tier #Y82VR. Though the measurement from the pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier is not included in said…

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Answer 11

The total height from the bottom of the receiver tube to the top of the closed GearLocker on the Yakima Exo Swing Away Storage System #Y74ZR is 42-1/2 inches tall. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows this height for your convenience.

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Answer 12

For your larger battery, I recommend the NOCO Genius Battery Charger and Maintainer #329-GENIUS10. This charger is designed for larger batteries like the one on your trailer. The 12-volt accessory circuit on your 7-way trailer connector can be used…

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