Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2021 Toyota Tundra

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I want to verify that these hitches are actually in stock and will ship out immediately and not on Back Order. Curt Shows theirs out of stock. Not sure on the Draw-Tite. Question on what I see in the description. It says the Curt does not need a hole cut in the skid plate while the Draw-Tite does. Is this accurate? They look like the same hitch and have the same installation instructions. If I can leave the bolts out on the Draw-Tite and not cut a hole, I would prefer the Draw-Tite due to its extended receiver tube. Can they both be installed without cutting a hole in the skid plate? Draw -Tite PN 65080 Curt PN 31198

asked by: Grayson A

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Both the Draw-Tite Front Receiver # 65080 and Curt Front Receiver # 31198 can be installed on your 2021 Toyota Tundra without cutting the hole in the skid plate. The purpose of the hole is to allow for easier access to the oil filter for routine maintenance. Both hitches when installed will limit your accessibility to the front bolts that hold in place the skid plate that will generally need to be removed to remove the oil filter.

Since this is a multi fit vehicle part I recommend checking to see if your skid plate will allow for the oil filter to be removed with the skid plate in place or if removal of the skid plate is required. If the skid plate removal is required then you would be best to drill the large hole to allow for easier access. Each receiver will have instructions on exactly where to drill for this hole and I have included both of them linked below.

For the most up to date availability of our parts be sure to check our item pages as the current in stock inventory numbers are kept up to date on our products.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For your 2018 Toyota Tundra we have the Curt front hitch part #31198 and the Draw Tite part #65080 both as a confirmed fit and both really good options. Both install the exact same and have same capacities, but I like the Curt better as it's made…

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Answer 2

I was able to get the measurements you were looking for of the Draw-Tite front mount hitch that fits your 2020 Toyota Tundra, which is the following: - Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65080 The hitch is similar to the Curt #31198 in…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

I believe you are asking for a front mount hitch for the 2018 Toyota Tundra. There are two options, Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #31198 and Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65080. Both options install the same, have…

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Answer 5

The biggest difference between the Curt front hitch part #31198 and Draw-tite front hitch part #65080 is that the Draw-tite receiver tube extends out more than the Curt by over an inch. This makes it more visible when nothing is mounted to it.…

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Answer 6

Starting with the tow hooks, those will remain on your 2020 Toyota Tundra when installing the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65080. They will be temporarily removed, but will be bolted back on. In regards to the hole, there is a small…

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Answer 7

From what I could find, the skid plate on your 2020 Tundra will need to be removed to create a four inch hole for oil filter access, and then either reattached or it may be left off. I included a picture from the instructions that shows where to cut…

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Answer 8

The Curt Front Mount Hitch #31198 and the Draw-Tite #65080 for your 2018 Toyota Tundra are indeed just about identical in terms of their capacities and where they will mount on the truck. One thing that does differentiate the two models, and the…

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Answer 9

The front mount trailer hitch options for a 2019 Toyota Tundra, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #31198 or Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65080 will both work of TRD models. That said, you will either need to cut a…

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Answer 10

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #65080 is my recommendation for you based on cost and features. The installation of this hitch is nearly identical to the Curt #31198. The Draw-Tite has a measurement of 7-1/2…

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Answer 11

The two front mount hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2015 Toyota Tundra, the Draw-Tite #65080 and the Curt #31198, are extremely similar to each other and differ only in their slight design variation. Both hitches will provide a 2…

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Answer 12

There is a 4 inch diameter hole that needs to be cut in the skid shield of your 2016 Toyota Tundra to be able to install the Draw Tite front hitch part #65080 that you referenced. I attached a diagram that shows where it will be.

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