Does the Factory Skid Shield Need to be Removed to Install Curt Front Hitch on a 2012 Toyota Tundra

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Do I have to remove the skid shield in my 2012 Tundra?

asked by: Rajan G

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I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that you will not need to remove your skid shield to install the Curt front mount hitch # 31198. The only thing that would get removed is the tow hooks, but those will get reinstalled with the hitch so you would not lose those either.

Check out the installation instructions I attached also.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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