one of my biggest problems with puling the trigger on a rear bumper is i don't want to lose my tow rating by losing my factory hitch.


are there any rear bumpers that keep the 3500 rating??

lou

 

i'm getting a PJ rear, it allows use of the factory hitch.

i'd have to check each website for the ratings though, i dont recall anyone ever asking that particular question before.

 

3500 pounds is not much at all as far as towing is concerned. The LOD Bumper for example is attached to the JK's frame at more points than the factory hitch. It can handle the weight of the JK in a recovery effort which is much more than 3500 pounds. I think the low towing is because of the engine and tranny not the hitch its-self.

 

I am going to get the rancho rear bumper

 

ok and what is the tow rating for that bumper??

the reason i ask is i am looking for a short width rear bumper and i was looking at red rock fab inparticular but they say they are not going ot put a rating on their bumper due to legal reasons

 

anyone with a rear bumper with a built in hitch can you give me an idea

 

The Shrockworks allows you to keep your factory hitch

 

There are alot of aftermarket bumpers that let you keep the tow package. I have the Rugged Ridge XHD.