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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Number: 31313

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Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT front receiver hitch part number 31313 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2". Front Receiver Hitch reviews from real customers.

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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - 31313

Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.

Features:

Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
Gloss black powder coat finish over steel resists corrosion
Sturdy, square-tube design
Assembled in USA

Specs:

Line pull: 9,000 lbs
Vertical load: 350 lbs
Gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
Limited lifetime warranty

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31313 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 31313 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2005 - 2015 Toyota Tacoma

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by: Jon 10/22/2025

2006 toyota Tacoma

I ordered a front receiver to install on my 06 Tacoma, received it in 2 days with free shipping. Installed it the same day in about 3 hours including all the prep work ( setting up jack stands, going over instructions several times. I installed it myself and took some time bc of its weight. Ended up using a hydraulic lift to balance the receiver on. I removed the skid plate and everything bolted right in place, I left all nuts loose until all bolts were in, then tightened everything thing down. Instructions show the order in which to tighten the nuts, nuts were fairly easy to get a wrench or socket on. ( I went to my local hardware store and purchased locking washers to add to the nuts, just personal preference.) I then reistalled the skid plate (4bolts) I’m very pleased with the product curt # 31313. I purchased this particular one to put a cargo basket along with rod holders and cutting board for fishing at OBX. I’m 73 and put it on in my driveway, very pleased with the look and finish of the receiver. 10/23/25. My only negative was not being able to find a video showing installation for my 06 Tacoma and the particular receiver, would have been easier.

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by: John 10/02/2025

looks good. complete with short instructions and hopefully all the parts

John One Year Later

10/3/2026

This is a good winch frame for me on the front end of my Tacoma. I pull 5800

Claire H.

10/3/2026

@John Thanks for the update! Glad to hear the winch frame has been a good fit for the front of your Tacoma and is working well for your setup.

by: Mike H 07/19/2015

2008 Toyota Tacoma

My front hitch for my 2008 Tacoma got to me within 3 days very fast service. I installed it in 30 minutes and was able to put the front skid plate back on without doing any other changes to it. Very good product. I will be using it to put my rod rack on front of truck to use it at the outer banks of North Carolina for surf fishing this coming fall. Thanks for a very good hitch.

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Mike H. One Year Later

7/21/2016

The hitch has worked really well for me. My rod rack that I use hitch for was esay to install and remove. Very good product.

by: Gregory 10/29/2020

I need to thank the team @ eTrailer. The original front hitch for my Tacoma that I ordered was out of stock for a few months (Covid), and I needed the hitch for a trip in a week and a half. The eTrailer team had a different manufacturers brand at my door step in 2 days. I assembled the parts in my living room to make sure I had all the hardware, and exactly where all the bolts/washers will go. I cant wait to install it tomorrow. eTrailer had the best price I could find and delivered me the part in a very tight timeframe. eTrailer for the win!!!

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Gregory One Year Later

11/1/2021

Perfect. I attach a cooler and rod rack to the front of my vehicle for fishing. The rack is constantly loaded to and from the trailer hitch. After a year of abuse, its still not rusting I was pleasantly surprised. The trailer hitch on the back of the vehicle that came on the vehicle from the factory had rust by now on it. I would recommend.

by: Nathan 05/20/2018

2006 Toyota Tacoma

Installed the Curt front hitch on a 2006 Tacoma. Install time was approximately 45 minutes by myself - very straight forward installation; instructions were very clear. I did not have to remove the skid plate. I was concerned that the hitch would be low, but it sits higher than the lowest point of the skid plate.
Primary use will be to mount a bike rack when pulling a travel trailer. Does the job perfectly!
Customer service was above and beyond. I ordered this on Wednesday afternoon and it arrived Friday afternoon! Box arrived in good shape, hitch and all hardware were in perfect condition.

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by: Mitchell R 12/12/2018

2009 Toyota Tacoma

Just got my front receiver hitch today got it put on took me about 45 minutes to an hour to get it installed. etrailer really got this delivered quick. Thanks etrailer!!

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by: Greg T. 04/19/2015

2005 Toyota Tacoma

Super fast delivery! Double boxed for security. Completed straight-forward installation by myself in about 40 minutes using routine hand tools (3/4" & 11/16" wrenches).

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by: Jonathan 09/11/2018

2006 Toyota Tacoma

Fit great!! Easy to install with some simple wrenches and sockets. Took approximately 45 min to mount. It arrived in 3 days and was packaged appropriately!!

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by: Robert 08/06/2025

Product fit like a glove, was disappointed it wasn’t any stickers in the box.

by: scott 04/12/2019 One Year Later

Added this hitch a yr ago - orginal intent was to install a bike hitch rack on front ( works great as long as it is day time! Bikes distort headlights do much so not as good as I was hoping. Second note it did save my front end in September when a deer decide it want to play chicken and jumped out in front of me- ended up cracking my bumper but pretty sure (don't ask) that the hitch prevented it from destroying my entire front grill- so certainly paid for it self then. Lastily it is really convenient for moving my trailer around when parking it- its short and kept in a really tight spot so being able to just push it in instead of backing it in makes it so much easier.

by: Rex A 12/30/2020 One Year Later

it's worked fine so far. Have used it to move my trailer and when not doing that I have my winch mounted on it which is the main reason I got it. super strong and looks good.

Rex A. One Year Later

12/31/2021

very happy still using winch on it

by: Bill 04/19/2020 One Year Later

2006 Toyota Tacoma

The front hitch makes it easy to push my off-highway teardrop trailer through a gate at an angle and into a storage shed. The hitch came with complete instructions for my 2006 Toyota Tacoma. I was able to install with no assistance. I used a floor jack to position the hitch, and the process took me 45 minutes .

by: Steve 05/10/2019 One Year Later

Works exactly as stated and provides a nice 2” receiver style hitch on the front end of the truck! I would have preferred a more discreet under mount but knew prior to install that it would be as pictured. I use mine with a hitch-mounted winch so that I can pull from both front and rear, depending on situation! No complaints and I would buy again!

by: 76Nole 10/17/2018

2009 Toyota Tacoma

I am not an automotive person. I was very leery about attempting this project. I called etrailer to confirm that I had selected the correct hitch receiver. Customer service was very helpful and I placed my order over the phone. I was told that there might be a delay in shipping due to back order. I received update emails and the product arrive earlier than promised. Installation instructions are clear, an online video is available. Installed hitch receiver on my 2009 Toyota Tacoma by myself. No exotic tools required. I would not hesitate to purchase from etrailer again. Oh, great price too!

by: Pete 10/30/2025

It was well made, looked nice, fit perfectly, and easy to install.

by: andrew r tacoma 2009 01/07/2013

2009 Toyota Tacoma

hitch for my 2009 toyota tacoma came across the web page ordered the unit with no problems it showed up a few days later due to the weight of the hitch it was delivered by ups with the box completly busted open but no damage so who cares. i installed it today very nice install very straight forward i am planning to customize the skid plate along with my front light bar to fit on the hitch took about an hour to install. the unit is overbuilt for what i need it for. more than enough to hold my front mounted cooler and rod holders for surf fishing photos to follow> will buy from this company again,and again, thanks again andrew r milton mass

by: Ken C. 07/23/2019 One Year Later

Great hitch, solid construction, fits perfectly, great value. This is actually the third Curt front mount hitch that I have bought and installed on my Toyota pickups over the years.

by: David 02/20/2013

All Hardware was present. Electric Harness installation went well after I had difficulty separating stock plug for harness plug in. Removed Bumper for more room to view. I suggest a helper to position assembly up in place. I was going to use a floor hydraulic jack to get er done. A friend just came by. Had to purchase a 19mm box/open end wrench to tighten 2 bolts. Deep sockets will not get in there.
Now for the front hitch.
Cheers dlj

by: Steve 11/12/2014

2012 Toyota Tacoma

Great front hitch. Took about 35 minutes to install on 2012 Toyota Tacoma with just a few wrenches. The hardest part was getting the plastic hole plugs out of the holes to use to mount the hitch to the frame.

by: Chad 04/25/2023

2010 Toyota Tacoma

Work great, was easy to install, instruction that it came with weren't great, but video online helped. Going to use it for a bike rack and Winch. There was some scratches on the hitch when I received it, I think you need to rethink you packaging, putting metal on metal and wrapping it Saran wrap just doesn't keep it from rubbing, I will have to touch it up. Thanks for the fast shipping.

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Katrina B.

5/10/2023

Awe, I am sorry that it arrived in that condition. I would recommend using a rust-oleum type of paint to prevent any corrosion.

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by: Yadayadayada 04/28/2014

2012 Toyota Tacoma

For my 2012 Double Cab Tacoma.
Arrived to my home as predicted. Easy to install, removed the skid plate but able to re-install it afterwards. Looking forward to using it.

Richard A.

5/15/2015

Did you have to modify the skid plate in anyway for the skid plate reinstall?

Yadayadayada

5/19/2015

No modification needed or required to fit on my 2012 Tacoma DCSB off road package

by: Eric M 05/09/2014

Easy to install. Even able to put by bull bar back on. Strong and sturdy. The striper are going to dread seeing me pull up.

Eric M. One Year Later

5/9/2015

Still like brand new

by: MacEnt 03/08/2022

2011 Toyota Tacoma

Looks well made. Received promptly from eTrailer as promised. Haven't been able to mount it yet as the hardware package from Curt was incorrect. Still waiting for a replacement bolt.

by: Bill S 12/30/2019 One Year Later

This was the second CURT product I purchased, and was (is) equally impressed. ALL washers, nuts, bolts, etc were included as promised. Fit was also as promised; no drilling, bending, forcing or other muscle power required. Kind of hard to believe; didn't even skin a knuckle. Thanks. Bill

by: Dave C 03/25/2015

2005 Toyota Tacoma

Product arrived fast.Everything was there and in excellent shape. With the instructions installation was a breeze!! This will be used for a plow I purchased for next year.

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Removing the Skid Plate to Install Curt Front Mount Reciever 31313 on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRD
On each end on the bumper of your 2008 Toyota Tacoma there is a little plastic cap that covers a bolt. These caps are removed to loosen the bolts for installation of the Curt Front Hitch, # 31313. You are correct that the front skid plate will have to be removed as well. I have included a link to the instructions below.
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Can A Trailer Hitch Be Added To The Front Of A 2010 Toyota Tacoma?
Hello. I do have a solution for you, but the etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e98850 you mentioned is custom fit for the rear of a 2010 Toyota Tacoma and this would not bolt up to the front of the truck. There is a custom fit front hitch available for the 2010 Tacoma so this will be your best option. For that I recommend the Curt Front Mount Hitch # 31313. Just keep in mind that the front skid shield will need to be removed from your Tacoma in order to install the hitch.
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Will The Curt Front Hitch 31313 Fit A 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4 Wheel Drive?
It sure is, Ray! The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31313 will fit all models of 2007 Toyota Tacoma and since you have a 4wd, you will not have to drill anything like the 2wd models need. However, the bumper beam end caps must be permanently removed and the front skid shield will be permanently removed. What are you planning on using this for?
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Replacement Installation Hardware for Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch 31313
Yes, you can get just the installation hardware for Curt front hitch receiver # 31313. You will need # RHK (picture does not represent actual hardware). On the RHK page you will enter the hitch number in the box and then select the manufacturer from the drop down menu, in this case Curt, and the proper hardware kit will be assembled.
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How To Use Front Mount Hitch and Bull Bar Together on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
The best fit front mount trailer hitch we have for your 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 is the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65070. The reason that this is the best fit trailer hitch is because it allows you to retain the skid shield unlike the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31313. Unfortunately, you will most likely need to remove your bull bar as it will mount in the same location as either front mount hitch. This is the case for most vehicles though so it's...
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Does Front Hitch Install on 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Require Removal of Skid Plate
Normally the skid plate can reinstall after the front hitch part # 31313 is installed but on the TRD models the skid plate is different and can't be.
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Front Mount Receiver Mounting Hole Spacing for Curt Hitch 31367
It sounds like you might want to use Curt front mount hitch # 31367 on a vehicle it was not designed for. Please note that doing so will void the hitch warranty and can also require major modifications done to the vehicle to get it to fit. This hitch is designed for the 2007 to 2009 Toyota 4Runner, 2007 to 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, and 2010 to 2013 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition only. It will not fit any other vehicles. The outer holes measures 36.13 inches apart on center. The inner set of...
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Removing Skid Shield to Install Front Mounted Receiver on 2014 Toyota Tacoma
To retain the skid shield, you'll want to go with the Draw-Tite # 65070. In order to install the Curt # 31313 front hitch on your 2014 Toyota Tacoma, the bumper beam end caps and the front skid shield would need to be permanently removed. For the 2006 and earlier model year, the skid shield could be replaced without modification. We've received comments from folks who installed the Curt front hitch on newer 2014 Tacomas and were able to retain the skid shield by modifying it, but I have...
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Ground Clearance After Installation of Draw-Tite Front-Mount Hitch 65070 on 2012 Toyota Tacoma
Draw-Tite front-mount hitch # 65070 is a confirmed fit on your 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD. We have not had a chance to install this particular item nor the Curt equivalent # 31313 on your same truck so for purposes of seeing the effect on your ground clearance I refer you to the linked photo sent to us by a customer that installed this hitch. The bottom of the receiver tube will be approximately 4-inches below the bottom of the front bumper cover.
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Front Mount Receiver Trailer Hitch for a 2010 Toyota Tacoma
The Curt front mount receiver, # 31313, is a front mount receiver. You can also call it a trailer hitch even though it is at the front of the vehicle and not the back. As far as installation notes for this hitch, I show that no drilling is required or cutting of anything at the front of the truck for installation. The only modification is that the bumper end caps will have to be removed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. We have not yet had the chance to...
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Installation of a Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 2010 Toyota tacoma
The Curt Front Hitch for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, item # 31313, is the correct front mount trailer hitch for your 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The reference to removing the front skid plate on 2007 and newer models is a requirement for installing the hitch and the skid plate will not be reinstalled. When installed the receiver will be bellow the front bumper. A couple of handy accessories you might want to consider with the front receiver hitch are the Curt Trailer Hitch Electric Winch Mount Plate,...
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Will The Curt Front Hitch 31313 Work With An ARB Front Bumper
Looking at these ARB bumpers, they do sit up pretty high. I do not think you would have any issues with the receiver or crosstube of the front hitch # 31313 interfering with the bumper. My concern would be the side flanges on the hitch are going to be close to the same location as the bumper mounts. You may need to sandwich the brackets together, in which case as you said, longer bolts would be needed. We cannot provide longer bolts but you shouldn't have too much trouble finding some grade...
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Front Hitch Installation On 2011 Toyota Tacoma
I contacted Curt on your behalf and they confirmed for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31313, the side carriage bolts should be replaced with the installation kit bolts and there shouldn't be plastic fittings to remove there. For 2 wheel drive model Tacomas however there may be a need to drill the holes from the bottom up - reference the diagram on page 1, (TYP) (2WD Only) in the instructions for these specific holes. If that is where you're referring to then there will...
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Installing a Front Mount Hitch on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma
I read through the instructions for this front mount, linked below, and you do not have to remove the OEM tow hooks. Provided the bumper cover and trim is the factory or OEM body, you will not have to cut, trim or remove any of the fascia.
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Front Trailer Hitch Receiver That Will Allow For the Skid Plate To Mount On a 2008 Toyota Tacoma
I do have an option that will allow for you to still have your skid plate on your 2008 Toyota Tacoma as with the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31313 mounted to the front of your Tacoma the skid plate must be permanently removed and not reinstalled afterwards. The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65070 will allow for you to reinstall the front skid plate after the receiver has been installed. I do recommend using a Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover...
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Recommended Snow Plow for 2014 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
The SnowBear Winter Wolf Snowplow - 2 Point Mount - Electric Actuator - 84" Wide x 22" Tall # SB324-167 is a great snow plow with the two point mount confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Tacoma. That part includes the mounts for your vehicle and those mount are not available separately. I confirmed this with my contact at SnowBear. Another option for you is the Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall # K2AVAL8422 which has a 3 position blade and in-cab switch....
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Winch Mounting Options For the Front Of a 2015 Toyota Tacoma
I do have some options for you as the Bulldog Winch Off-Road Winch Mounting Plate # BDW23001 will only fit the GEN III 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma. We do have the Westin MAX Bull Bar with Winch Mounting Tray # 46-41605-21605 for the front of your 2015 Toyota Tacoma. This will only fit on 4wd versions and you are able to add Tow Hooks # 46-3005 to provide protection and recovery mounting points. There is also the Curt Front Mount Receiver # 31313 which would allow you to mount a winch to...
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Front Mount Bike Rack Assembly For a 2010 Toyota Tacoma
The best way to put a front mount bike rack on a 2010 Toyota Tacoma is by installing a front hitch # 31313. The 2" receiver and 350 lb TW capacity will allow you to carry pretty much any bike rack of your choosing. I am not sure what kind of bikes you have or how many you need to carry. A great option for a 2-bike rack is the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z. This rack can hold two bikes weighing up to 45 lbs apiece. I like this rack particularly for front mount applications because...
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Does Skid Shield have to be Removed to Install Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch on 2011 Toyota Tacoma
The skid shield may need to be removed to install Curt front mount trailer hitch # 31313. It might also be possible to trim it. The instructions do not mention the skid plate at all, see link to the right. You should not drill into or weld to the hitch so if the lights can attach another way then it is possible to secure them to the hitch. Take a look at the picture of the hitch installed that I have included to get an idea of how much space there is after installation.
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Recommended Front-Mount Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for 2014 Toyota Tacoma
Both the Curt Front Hitch # 31313 and the Draw-Tite Front Hitch # 65070 are confirmed to fit your 2014 Tacoma 4x4 but I definitely recommend the Draw-Tite for its higher 500-lb vertical load weight rating and because it allows re-installation of the skid shield which is not possible with the Curt. If you're intending to use a hitch-mount snow plow like the Detail K2 Avalanche # K2AVAL8219 or a hitch cargo carrier like # 63153 or any other potentially heavy item you might want to consider...
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Recommended Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2015 Toyota Tacoma
If it were me, I would go with the Draw-Tite front mounted hitch # 65070 over the Curt front mount hitch # 31313 for your 2015 Toyota Tacoma. We have just had better luck with the Draw-Tite brand and for the increased vertical pull, if you ever decide to use it for another purpose plus the lower cost the Draw-Tite is pretty hard to pass up in my opinion. I have linked both front mount hitches to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience.
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Front Hitch for 2015 Toyota Tacoma for Snow Plow
We have a hitch for your 2015 Toyota Tacoma with Curt # 31313 which would work great with a snow plow mounted in it like the DK2 that you mentioned.
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Fit of Curt # 31313 Front Mounted Recevier on 2011 Toyota Tacoma
The Curt Front Mounted Receiver you mentioned, part # 31313 is indeed a fit for the 2011 Tacoma. If you'd care to see the installation instructions, simply click the link I've provided.
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Does Skid Plate on 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Need Permanent Removal For Front Trailer Hitch
The skid plate does need to be permanently removed on a 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD to install the front mount trailer hitch that fits, which is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31313. The reason for that is where the hitch fits relative to the skid plate on the TRD models, so there's just no way around it, unfortunately.
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