Can I Remove the Skid Plate Once I Install the Draw-Tite Front Hitch 65080 on a 2018 Toyota Tundra?

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So I see they’re making a hole on the skid plate to remove the oil filter. Does this mean you can’t take the skid plate off when the front hitch is installed. I have a 2018 Tundra

asked by: Joe

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Yes, that is correct. In order to remove the skid plate for your 2018 Toyota Tundra you would have to uninstall the Draw-Tite Front Hitch item # 65080.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65080 is designed to fit the Toyota Tundra starting with the 2007 model. It is likely that the door for oil filter access you're referencing on your 2021 was added later or is present in…

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Answer 3

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the…

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Answer 4

According to Curt, if the truck is equipped with the skid plate, the skid plate will need to be removed or have the 4 inch diameter hole cut into it to allow for oil changes. The hitch cannot be removed each time the oil needs changing, because the…

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Answer 5

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 6

As long as you stay under the 10,300 pound mark you should be fine. Currently your trailer and gear estimate would weigh 9,100 pounds. Take a look at the rig when the trailer and truck are fully loaded as though you were ready to hit the road. If the…

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Answer 7

The Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs part #13703 is what I recommend for a Grand Design Solitude. It features a 3,500 lb gross trailer weight capacity and 350 lb tongue weight rating. This will be the most offered for a trailer as…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Thanks for reaching out, Matt! The Replacement ECU Service Pack #F69VV is for single-path applications. Since you have a dual-path kit you'll need the Replacement Dual-Path ECU Service Pack #F58VV instead. This is designed for the newer F4 kits…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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