does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dbmx66 · 03-16-2012, 02:49 AM

what the title says. thanks

donut · 03-16-2012, 06:20 AM

I'd check with your local governing body and find out for sure. (cya)
IMO, if there is a question in your mind, don't push it.

Honestly, I wouldn't think so. The hitch is between the frame rails and bumper is full width.
In ME, my plow gear wouldn't qualify as a front bumper. Though in some states, roll pans are close enough.

greguw · 03-16-2012, 06:54 AM

Depends if the truck came with no bumper as a chassis and your just running around with a 5th wheel that could fly just make sure you have mud flaps .
But if you have a lifted truck and just want to be 30 or less inches for inspection that would be up to the inspection tech . Police would write ticket if they could .

Your41Plague12 · 03-18-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by greguw

Depends if the truck came with no bumper as a chassis and your just running around with a 5th wheel that could fly just make sure you have mud flaps .
But if you have a lifted truck and just want to be 30 or less inches for inspection that would be up to the inspection tech . Police would write ticket if they could .

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. The police loved me, I got to give them all kinds of money when I tried removing my rear bumper. Don't do it. Just make a bracket and weld up some channel to extend the bumper down. They'll usually let that go. It's stronger than the thin chrome bumper anyway. Here's a pic of the rear of mine. It's street legal in PA with 38x15.50's. Front is 30, rear is 27.5. This is a 6" RC lift and a 3" BL.

FWIW, that's my buddy's OBS next to mine, it has a 6" lift and 35's. Mine towers over it and is still legal.

dbmx66 · 03-18-2012, 01:25 PM

i was also gonna ask, the bumper limit is 30 inches, does that include 30 inches or will get in trouble for 30

Your41Plague12 · 03-18-2012, 10:56 PM

That includes it. The bumper height cannot exceed 30 inches, meaning "be higher than 30 inches."

68longhorn · 03-19-2012, 11:55 AM

In MD the hitch would not count for the bumper

Goldfinger · 03-20-2012, 07:17 AM

could have a class 4 bumper made. something that comes on and off without much trouble

Your41Plague12 · 03-20-2012, 08:03 AM

That's what I would do. Make a quick-disconnect style for when you wheel. That's a good idea, I'm going to look into that too!

Goldfinger · 03-20-2012, 08:05 AM

heck a bumper a bumper don't matter how its mounted

03-16-2012, 02:49 AM	#1
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? what the title says. thanks

03-16-2012, 06:20 AM	#2
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? I'd check with your local governing body and find out for sure. (cya) IMO, if there is a question in your mind, don't push it. Honestly, I wouldn't think so. The hitch is between the frame rails and bumper is full width. In ME, my plow gear wouldn't qualify as a front bumper. Though in some states, roll pans are close enough. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

03-16-2012, 06:54 AM	#3
greguw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 223	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? Depends if the truck came with no bumper as a chassis and your just running around with a 5th wheel that could fly just make sure you have mud flaps . But if you have a lifted truck and just want to be 30 or less inches for inspection that would be up to the inspection tech . Police would write ticket if they could .

03-18-2012, 01:25 PM	#5
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? i was also gonna ask, the bumper limit is 30 inches, does that include 30 inches or will get in trouble for 30

03-18-2012, 10:56 PM	#6
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? That includes it. The bumper height cannot exceed 30 inches, meaning "be higher than 30 inches." __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

03-19-2012, 11:55 AM	#7
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? In MD the hitch would not count for the bumper __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

03-20-2012, 07:17 AM	#8
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? could have a class 4 bumper made. something that comes on and off without much trouble __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

03-20-2012, 08:03 AM	#9
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? That's what I would do. Make a quick-disconnect style for when you wheel. That's a good idea, I'm going to look into that too! __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

03-20-2012, 08:05 AM	#10
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: does a class 4 hitch count as a rear bumper in PA? heck a bumper a bumper don't matter how its mounted __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e



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