Do the Factory Skidplate and tow hooks have to be removed?
1712626
Yes the tow hooks have to be removed,the bull bar mounts onto the tow hook locations with the supplied hardware. The skidplate may have to be removed for installation then afterwards put back on.
1124081
Yes you have to completely unscrew the fastener to remove from vehicle. No tools required. Takes about a minute
7214
Yes, the hook can be removed, but honestly the suction cups are the worste part of this product. Cannot get them to stay stuck to anything.
1603725
The stock towing package from Toyota doesn't interfere with the removal or installation of the stock bumper. This bumper sits on the framerails separate from the tow receiver. Don't have any idea how the Uhaul hitch receiver is attached.
2209886
Yes, there are screws on the bottom that hold the truck in place but they can be removed.
1539759
yes you will have to remove the hooks because the bar mounts where the hooks bolt on
58901
You just slip the towing bracket in the handle so it doesn't permanently attach.
882111
The hooks do not come attached. However, there are small drilled starter holes in the back board for each hook (2 holes per hook). Also, since the holes are spaced for the double/single hooks, it might be "too crowded" with tri-hooks. However, replacing only the double hooks with a tri-hook, would probably be pretty easy.
409821
That's your call. With mine I just leave on the vehicle, you never know when you might need it ? I have in the past, removed them once, for me it was no rocket science to remove them or re-install them.
406999
No, it looks like the hook is built in and is not able to be removed. If you don't want to ever use it you could probably snap it off but you wouldn't be able to re-attach it.
349029
You do have to remove the tow hooks but they mount back on top of the light bar brackets. However if you regularly use the tow hooks you might consider another bar because this does impede access to them...I might be concerned about damage to the bar if using the tow hooks for a recovery operation.
240175
Yes, the hooks are removable . I would recommend buying extra hooks, there wasn't enough for me
1115492
No need to remove the skid plate. Remove the 2 anchors that are just underneath the bumper (The anchors look like horseshoes) and the bull bar will get bolted on and sandwiched between the anchors once you bolt the anchors back on. I hope this helps you out!
297756
Yes. The hooks are screw-attached to the inside of the box giving you the option of not installing them.
841263
Yes, they hook to the base and can be removed when not in use, which is what i do....
197614
Once you tighten the hitch, you can 'unlock' the adjustment knob. It will then freespin. So you won't be able to remove the rack
1115493
I didn't install it. Only because truck was getting fixed, shop did it for free. Skid plate is the also tow loops are there also. Not sure if that helps.