2017 Tacoma Front Mounted Hitch

Curt Front Mount Hitch just easily installed with four bolts, yet had to either trim the air dam but instead just removed it since I plan on doing a suspension lift anyway. Primarily installed it so I can easily park my trailer into tight spaces such as my garage since backing up isn't my forte.

 

I would recommend turning that jack handle so its facing the opposite way when moving the trailer.

 

Looks good, can you post some pics of the mounting location?

 

According to the installation instructions, you also need to remove the passenger side tow hook. No mention of re-installing it. Is that your experience? And, if so, do you see that as a potential negative?

Thanks!

 

Nice

 

Tow hook does need to be permanently removed. Plenty of receiver mounted options are available to take it's place like this:

http://www.rigidhitch.com/products/Tow_Strap_Shackle_Mount_For_2_quot__Receivers,TSM-22

 

Looks kind of weird, but I like the idea of not having to back it up.

 

Just out of curiosity, why didn't you go with a front recovery bar from someone like Mobtown? http://mobtownoffroad.com/product/3rd-gen-tacoma-front-recovery-bar/
Would it have located the hitch up too high?

 

What's the haul rating on that?

 

To me either would be nice for a bicycle rack, hammaka chairs, or bumper dumper if your hauling a trailer(caravan). Could also get a receiver mounted winch. I think the mobtown would be cleaner looking but harder to install since you have to remove the front grille.

 

Great, something else I didn't know I need...

Looks good OP!

 

This seems like a great idea for various applications, so I ordered one (not yet received). In the process, I also came across a skid shield to mount in the receiver for daily driving. I was looking for some sort of front end protection anyway. Stock photos here:



What say you?

 

I like ours better. The Curt one kills your approach angle and ground clearance.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mobtown-offroad-bolt-on-recovery-bar-for-2016-tacoma.422657/

You can still do the same as the Curt one but it's more hidden and up out of the way.

 

no small difference there, especially when we're talking about a 4x4 Tacoma.

 

Could a winch or plow also be hooked up to this front receiver?

 

I don’t like that 3/4” anchor-pin shackle just resting on the painted bumper like that.

 

I installed the same front hitch and still trying to figure out how someone reattached the air dam, I know cutting is involved but dont know where. Not sure if I want to put it back on.

 

You don’t need that damn air dam

 

I have the same one as the OP and I use it for installing my plow.

 

@Grossomotto yeah I was leaning towards just giving it away or selling it. Its just in my garage taking up space.