- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
0
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:46 pm to Celtic Tiger
quote:
Instead of allowing impact to be absorbed by the bumper as designed, it basically stiffens the vehicle, forcing impact through the frame
Have ever actually seen how a hitch or bumper attaches to a vehicle? They essentially attach at the same points.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:48 pm to Cosmo
I remove mine, but i'm not trashy or wanting a broken knee cap.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:52 pm to nola000
Only rated for 10k lbs. That isn't a hitch.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:56 pm to Cosmo
I do. Keeps bitches in Corollas, texting on their phone, from hitting me from behind and doing any damage.
This post was edited on 9/8/17 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:56 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Yes, has saved me front a small rear fender bender multiple times.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:59 pm to Cosmo
these baws have me considering leaving mine on now with their rear-end experiences 
Posted on 9/8/17 at 7:59 pm to MrLarson
quote:
Only rated for 10k lbs. That isn't a hitch.
I only tow my 18' boat and my 16' tandem axle with my backhoe on it. Its good enough for that.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 8:25 pm to nola000
I've never removed my hitches- bumper or goose neck.
I did watch a jogger hit my bumper hitch in the parking lot at Varn Villa back in the day. I honestly felt bad for the guy. He hit that thing in full stride. Didn't do anything to my bumper though
I did watch a jogger hit my bumper hitch in the parking lot at Varn Villa back in the day. I honestly felt bad for the guy. He hit that thing in full stride. Didn't do anything to my bumper though
Posted on 9/8/17 at 8:28 pm to Cosmo
A couple of busted shins and getting a car wash brush thing wrapped around it was enough for me to take it off.
Also, it was a pain in the arse fitting in the garage with it. I had to basically nudge the wall with the front bumper.
Also, it was a pain in the arse fitting in the garage with it. I had to basically nudge the wall with the front bumper.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 8:29 pm to Cosmo
Yes. So if someone gets to close to me when I park I can take it off and have an extra six inches.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 8:29 pm to Cosmo
I leave it on. I use it often. Plus it's a good bumper guard.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 8:30 pm to Cosmo
Indian woman (dot) rear ended me in Tampa in rush hour. She hit my hitch and poked a hole in her bumper. Got out checked and left after telling her i was good. I had no idea what ahe was saying and she could not understamd me.
If not for the hitch I would have been stuck waiting for a cop in 95 degree heat.
Leave it on.
If not for the hitch I would have been stuck waiting for a cop in 95 degree heat.
Leave it on.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 8:49 pm to Cosmo
I leave it in. When it looks rusty I replace it, because I am not a poor.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:07 pm to Cosmo
I used to take it off because of the extra space as well as not wanting it to get stolen but..
Some guy rear ended me in his Mazda while I had the hitch on and it did zero damage to my truck but put a dent in his car.
I've kept it on ever since.
My only complaint is that they make the newer hitches too small and they are too loose and can rattle from time to time over bumps.
Some guy rear ended me in his Mazda while I had the hitch on and it did zero damage to my truck but put a dent in his car.
I've kept it on ever since.
My only complaint is that they make the newer hitches too small and they are too loose and can rattle from time to time over bumps.
This post was edited on 9/8/17 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:12 pm to Cosmo
Use mine 5 days a week so just leave it.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 10:21 pm to Schmelly
i use two different ones. one or the other is always on. the other is in the back with my lug wrench, two tires with the same rims i have on the other 4 and a big arse pneumatic jack. had to use the crew cab for something.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 11:07 pm to Cosmo
Never pull out.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 11:12 pm to Cosmo
Always unhook. First that extra 6 inches can be a problem. Second, I hat hitting my shin or knee on it at night, or in the dark walking behind the truck!
Posted on 9/9/17 at 1:05 am to Cosmo
I always leave it in.
I got rear ended by some trash in a 1989 Chevy Celebrity and the hitch destroyed that thing. He actually had the nerve to complain to the cop that his damage was only as bad as it was due to the hitch and "shouldn't that be illegal?" The cop looked at him like he was trying to claim that the sky was purple and said "well, shite happens."
I got rear ended by some trash in a 1989 Chevy Celebrity and the hitch destroyed that thing. He actually had the nerve to complain to the cop that his damage was only as bad as it was due to the hitch and "shouldn't that be illegal?" The cop looked at him like he was trying to claim that the sky was purple and said "well, shite happens."
Page 4 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News