Does Draw Tite Front Hitch # 65074 Fit 2018 Toyota 4Runner Off Road Premium

Updated 01/08/2026 | Published 05/08/2019

Question:

Does the front skid plate need to be removed to install the front receiver hitch?

asked by: Dave

Helpful Expert Reply:

I attached a picture of the Draw Tite hitch part # 65074 installed on a 2018 Toyota 4Runner that has the same front end/skid plate as what your Offroad Premium edition came with to show you it fits well. No skid plate removal or trimming would be needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bill

1/8/2026

Once installed, does it interfere with the removal of the skid plate to change the oil filter?

Jameson C.

1/8/2026

@Bill I looked more into this and it looks like the skid plate does need to get removed to install this front hitch and it would have to stay off. Do you have a TRD model?

Bill

1/8/2026

2024 TRD TRD Off Road

Jameson C.

1/8/2026

@Bill Thanks, yeah the TRD skid plate does need to come off.