Does the Skid Plate on a 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Need to be Removed to Install a Front Hitch

Published 06/14/2018

Question:

Will this hitch mount without having to remove or alter the TRD Pro skid plate on my 2018 Toyota Forerunner TRD Pro model?

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

The front skid plate you have on your 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD will need to be removed in order to install a front mount trailer hitch like the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31076. This has to do with where the hitch mounts in relation to the skid plate and the lack of space for both to attach. There will be no way to install a front mount hitch on the vehicle without either removing or modifying the skid plate.

expert reply by: Conner L