Does Skid Shield have to be Removed for a Front Hitch on a 2018 Toyota Tundra
Question:
Planning to purchase a 2018 Tundra 4x4 soon, will both of these work with the 2018. Any issues with skid plate, changing oil, etc. Plan to mount a bike carrier for 2 bikes since a travel trailer will be on the back hitch.
asked by: Kevin L
Expert Reply:
On the Curt front mount receiver # 31198 there is a note stating that the skid shield will either have to be removed or you can trim it and reinstall in on your 2018 Toyota Tundra. For the Draw-Tite receiver # 65080 we have a note stating that the skid shield must be removed but nothing about being able to reinstall it.
Some customers have noted that they had to make or enlarge a hole on a bottom panel in order to be able to change the oil.
You may also consider using the Bike Bunk, # CC-275, or Straddler # S80503, mounted on the trailer frame to carry your bikes if you determine the front hitch is not the best option for you. Another option is the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack, # LC429756, which mounts with an A-frame jack. This one also comes with the bike rack already.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Travel Trailer
- Stromberg Carlson
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Swagman Straddler Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2" - 100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Travel Trailer
- Swagman
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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