Is Skid Shield Trimming Required if Door is Present to Access Oil Filter on 2021 Toyota Tundra

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2021 Tundra 1794 edition TRD PRO drawtite front hitch question. My skid plate has a door I am guessing for oil drain and filter, In the video for 2018 Toyota suv not a pickup it said to drill a hole for filter in the skid plate. Not sure I would need to do that.. Can you explain?

asked by: David T

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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 certain trim packages so the instructions don't reflect it. As long as you are able to access the oil filter there is no need to cut the 4" hole.

expert reply by: Robin H

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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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 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

I had our warehouse measure each of the front mount trailer hitch receivers you mentioned, and the dimensions are as follows. The Curt #31408 measures 32-3/4" long x 8-3/4" wide, the Draw-Tite #65080 measures 36-3/4" long x…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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