Can I Remove The Active Spoiler When Installing A Front Hitch On A 2025 Toyota Tundra?

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I have a 2025 tundra 1794. I could give a frig about the spoiler . My question is can I remove the spoiler and leave the motor in place. Toyoa has it riveted in place . Owed to the nightmare of moder electrical systems I do not want to remove it lol. Nothing worse than screwing with a electrical gremlin… not to mention voiding warranty potential… I really want me tundra to have the ability to do truck stuff… you guys and gals at etrailer are fantastic Ty for the help??

asked by: Dennis

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Hey Dennis, welcome back. You are thinking about this the right way. On your 2025 Tundra 1794, you can remove the active spoiler itself and leave the motor/actuator plugged in and mounted. There are a few things to keep in mind though.

First, removing the front spoiler can cause the truck to throw fault codes. The good news is there are active spoiler delete modules out there that will prevent these warnings. That will be the best way to remove the spoiler while appeasing the electrical gremlin.

Second, Toyota does not officially approve modifying or disassembling the active spoiler system, so I cannot promise anything regarding warranty coverage.

If your goal is to install a front hitch and not have any error codes, removing the spoiler, keeping the motor in place, and getting a delete module will be the way to go.

What "truck stuff" will you be using the front hitch for?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Dennis

10/7/2026

hehehe well thanks to you good folks at eTrailer (sounds like i like you guys lol it is LOVE not like lol) my love affair with my Tundra is back on. I was able to install the turn ball hitch/gooseneck hitch that I with the help of etrailer i was able to get the correct part for my Tundra. that allowed me to get a small 5th wheel and escape 5.0 and it worked fantastic i recommend the Anderson hitch just sayin... The front recieve will allow me to maneuver my boat as a have a tight yard and must do an S turn to put my boat away... Now i am GenX so i love Austin Powers however i truly despise it when i have to do the Austin Powers turn... that is about a hundred movements to put the boat away... the front receiver takes that out of the Eq and puts me firmly in control. My last Expedition i put one on i got from you guys and it was a game changer... I loved the power and reliability of Toyota and that when there is an issue Toyota takes care of it, I love the high resale value and most of all i was able to get ZERO percent finance...however its still more car than truck like a 1500 or F150... I now love my Tundra again as i can do more Truck stuff than i could before. Any recommendations on the module???asking for a friend

Jesse M.

10/7/2026

@Dennis Haha awesome! Glad to help. I am a big Toyota fan too. We own two right now and I will never purchase another make of vehicle. They are just so well made and reliable. As far as the module, we don't carry them here but go on google and search "CBI offroad tundra front active spoiler delete module". That's the one I recommend. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help!

Dennis

10/7/2026

@JesseM YES!!! i went there before i got your email and ordered it woop woop!!! Then went back to eTrailer and ordered the hitch . It would be fantastic if someone somewhere came up with aftermarket tow tech package :-)

Jesse M.

10/8/2026

@Dennis Awesome! Let me know how it all goes!

Dennis

10/14/2026

@JesseM oh boy??the echo hitch came and I installed the next day ?? It went off without a hitch ( pun intended ). A couple of notes for anyone who is considering the undertaking . 1) give yourself plenty of time I’m handy it took about 5 hours. 2) the spoiler and motor have to be removed and get the module it’s about 170.09 and worth its weight . 3) there are four bolts (2 per bracket ) that have to be removed you can easily get to them with an extension through the front grill ( google “ how to remove front grill tundra there are some good you tube videos) 4) when you are ready to cut the off set hole MEASURE TWICE CUT ONCE. Make sure you have the instruction oriented to your grill . They are clear and state “driver side” it could easily be over read. I taped the area and made a template out of cardboard then marked it & then cut it out. You can call the manufacturer during the week if you need I found them super responsive and helpful. The directions show it as a offset rectangle and that is how you draw it DO NOT COMPENSATE for the cures in the bumper ?? 5) when installing the trim ring around the opening open up the trim and use a pair of pliers to close it once installed ( it will make sense when you go to do it) 6) the hitch pin will need to be installed from underneath reaching into the bumper . I wish they had a second hole and a longer bracket for the lic plate as it would make that much easier. Fantastic product etrailer is also fantastic with sales and support

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