Remove your hitch.

[KubotainNH]

I think one of the points trying to be made is with today's cars, having the draw bar in may not save much because it will punch through the plastics. Not so much on a truck I would think. I don't think there's any doubt a frame mounted receiver makes things stronger back there but bumper heights also play a huge role. A full size truck hitting the back of a Camry with a hitch isn't gonna stop any damage, the trunk will be a mess. You can ask me how I know this for sure if you want.....I may have pictures somewhere.

The Jeep Liberty has a recall for gas tanks possibly rupturing in a rear end collision. Chrysler's fix is adding a frame mounted receiver.

 

[JBourquin]

The Jeep Liberty has a recall for gas tanks possibly rupturing in a rear end collision. Chrysler's fix is adding a frame mounted receiver.

I just read in a F450 Owners Manual this week where Ford states that the Class V Hitch is considered structural protection for the rear of the truck and should not be removed.

 

[cqaigy2]

I just read in a F450 Owners Manual this week where Ford states that the Class V Hitch is considered structural protection for the rear of the truck and should not be removed.

I can't imagine someone would go to the trouble to remove the receiver, unless to put on another vehicle.

 

[bcp]

If you don't want to leave in your ball mount, or it is illegal, how about a hitch step?

Do a Google image search for

hitch step

for lots of variations. You could make one much heavier than some of the lightweight ones for more protection, and you would not be leaving your ball mount in place when not towing.

Bruce

 

[Degolyerent]

I can't imagine someone would go to the trouble to remove the receiver, unless to put on another vehicle.

The part I don't understand is why the people that remove them feel that everyone else should. Probably the same people that call code enforcement on other people who don't even live near them.

 

[two_bit_score]

The part I don't understand is why the people that remove them feel that everyone else should. Probably the same people that call code enforcement on other people who don't even live near them.

:thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

If you don't want to leave in your ball mount, or it is illegal, how about a hitch step?

Do a Google image search for

hitch step

for lots of variations. You could make one much heavier than some of the lightweight ones for more protection, and you would not be leaving your ball mount in place when not towing.

Bruce

i've made hitch steps for both my trucks. they are real handy.. way easier than trying to climb up on a slippery bumper pad

 

[Deere Dude]

Pulled mine off at beginning of thread cause of rust concerns as mentioned. Use to leave mine on for tailgaiters and for parking lot jerks that hit you and take off.

Generally leave my pintle hook in because it keeps cars from bumping me in a parking lot. I just put a front hitch on my truck for my bicycles and maybe I will have to get another pintle for the front also :laughing::laughing:

 

[dirt ditch]

I take the ball mount out on my truck because if I don't it will be my shinbone that hits it while throwing something in or taking something out of the bed. :yell:

 

[clemsonfor]

In the south we dont see stuff like that!!! I have a hitch that has been in my old 1980 k10 "tow vehicle" for maybe close to 4 years or more. I can pull the pin out right now and slide it out, it still will rattle around on the pin. Thats a northern and road salt issue.