Removing the Skid Plate to Install Curt Front Mount Reciever 31313 on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRD

Updated 01/07/2013 | Published 03/02/2010

Question:

What is meant by the bumper ends having to be removed from my Toyota Tacoma to mount this? I assume the skid plate has to go too. Please explain as I want to use it to mount a winch. Truck is 08 Tacoma with TRD Off Road package, 4WD. Thanks!!

asked by: Steve S

Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Michael H

Lco

1/2/2013

On a 2005 does the bumper need to be removed? Also where is this bumper cap?

Patrick B.

1/7/2013

Neither the bumper nor bumper cover need to be removed. Underneath the vehicle, you will find a tube that runs from driver side to passenger side at the front of the frame. This is the actual structural bumper. On each end of this tube, there is a cap. These caps need to be removed to allow the hitch to be mounted. Check out the instructions on the product page for more information.