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Using front hitch on 2016 Tundra

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by Tuffy, Apr 19, 2021.

  1. Apr 19, 2021 at 10:13 PM
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    Tuffy

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    I have a difficult but short "s" shaped driveway to back my 23' Rv into. I believe it would be easier if I could push the RV from the front of the truck rather than continuing the difficult but doable process of backing in. Would a 700 lb weight on the front of the truck be harmful to the truck re ball joints, shocks etc.?
     
  2. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:46 AM
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    For the short push down the driveway it will be fine. The ball joints on a Tundra are very reliable.

    I also have a front mounted hitch. Your going to have to add a opening in your skid plate to allow for easy oil changes. The hitch covers up the bolts for the skid plate.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:52 AM
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    Thank you for the reply. I wondered about the skid plate. Toyota does not make oil changes on the Tundra an easy job.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    It gets a whole lot harder if you add the hitch and don't do an access hole. Do a search for ideas on how to proceed.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    Not sure how to search on the Tundra Forum. Tried a few times and received "no Results". Are you able to point me in the right direction?

    Thanks again,
     
  6. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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