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Jan 27, 2014 | 06:37 PM

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Matthewd5

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Originally Posted by callmewillis427

Can bumpers with integrated hitches be used with the factory installed hitch? I'm just trying to avoid a 'double-hitch' look, if you guys know what I mean.

Im no hitch expert, but the bumper installs I've seen are pretty close up and personal, I can't see there being room to leave an existing hitch.

Any of the decent bumpers attach in a very direct to the frame way, I would think the new hitch would be just as good as the preexisting one.

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Jan 27, 2014 | 06:48 PM

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callmewillis427

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Originally Posted by Matthewd5

I highly recommend the Ace rear bumper/tire carrier

though you can't get it without the trailer hitch...I got the last one they had that didn't have a trailer hitch.

now they put a hitch on every one.

it opens nicely along with the tailgate and it handles my 37" just as well as it did the 33"

matthew

Any chance you have the model number for the original ACE without a hitch? I'm wondering if I could find one, maybe deep on the web somewhere. I also emailed Ace, just to see what they might suggest.

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Jan 27, 2014 | 07:08 PM

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callmewillis427

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Weight isn't a factor? Some of those swing away carriers are damn heavy. I had an LOD fully loaded, switched to teraflex.

Weight is somewhat of a factor - with the 35s on this thing I don't want to add tons of additional weight. I honestly wasn't aware of the Teraflex option, but will definitely give it a look.

Jan 27, 2014 | 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by callmewillis427

Weight is somewhat of a factor - with the 35s on this thing I don't want to add tons of additional weight. I honestly wasn't aware of the Teraflex option, but will definitely give it a look.

Its pricey for the whole kit but its an awesome product. Its likely the route im going. Tire carriers are just too damn heavy

Jan 27, 2014 | 07:51 PM

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Matthewd5

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Originally Posted by courtsm3

Its pricey for the whole kit but its an awesome product. Its likely the route im going. Tire carriers are just too damn heavy

True, but when you migrate to 37's you won't have to upgrade again...

and they are nearly bulletproof, I was even able to get an optional Jerry can mount so I have 5 gallons of spare fuel for myself or someone stuck on the trail.

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Jan 27, 2014 | 08:29 PM

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callmewillis427

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Full teraflex kit is about $700? Know anyone selling it for a better price?

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Jan 28, 2014 | 07:29 AM

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Riznoy

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Originally Posted by callmewillis427

That's a little further than I want to travel - what brand is that?

Ace, great bumper, just takes 3 months for them to make it for you

Jan 28, 2014 | 11:24 AM

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callmewillis427

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I decided to go with the Teraflex option to keep weight down, single-pull, no license plate relocation, and if I want to add a bumper down the road, it's no issue to do so.

Thanks to all for the suggestions!