Does Curt Front Mount Hitch and 2014 Toyota Tundra Skid Shield have to be Removed to Change Oil

Published 04/09/2014

Question:

For part #31198 Curt front tow hitch, can this hitch be mounted and still allow the skid plate to be removed without removing the hitch to change the oil? Please advise.

asked by: Dave W

Helpful Expert Reply:

A customer who bought Curt front mount hitch, # 31198, for his 2014 Toyota Tundra did say the following:

"The 2014 Toyota Tundra has a skid plate that has to be removed for oil changes and this front hitch installed would also have to be removed each time the oil is changed. I decided to cut a square hole in the skid plate allowing access to the oil filter so that the skid plate along with the front hitch would not have to be removed to get to the oil filter."

The full review is available on the product page. He also included some pictures.

expert reply by: Michael H