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Integrated hitch mount?????

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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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i am looking at a few rear bumpers now that i have some money. i want to keep my towing capacity but the bumpers i am interested in have integrated hitches. so can these hitches still tow 3500 lbs???


looking at LoD, hanson and red rock fab

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 04:57 AM
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thanks!!

i was hoping a few sponsors would speak up or people with these bumpers would speak up.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rubicondevil07
I don't think that any aftermarket bumper maker will put a rating on their integrated hitches for liability.
this is an accurate statement. you will not find ratings listed by most manufacturers due to liability issues. however, i would definitely trust an lod or hanson to do the job. i have seen both and their welds/mounting points would give me confidence. i have also seen the red rock fab bumper up close and was troubled by a couple of the welds i saw and found the overall workmanship to be sub-par.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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thanks for the info
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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lod has my vote
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Hansons at terra del sol this weekend.. just FYI.


I'm sure they'll chim in.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by igivup
lod has my vote
I would not tow with it if it did not have a rating. I would be concerned I could be held liable if something happened while I was towing with a bumper that was not rated to tow.
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