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Old 07-31-2005, 12:14 PM   #1
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step bumper capacity

im curious what the tow rating class would be on one of those heavy duty step bumpers with the ball mounted directly to it. i would like to have an under bed spare tire mount but doesnt that get in the way of mounting a class three hitch assembly?
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Old 07-31-2005, 01:20 PM   #2
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You can still mount a class 3 or class 5 hitch using that bumper that you picked up here. The new hitches bolt directly under the frame and do not get in the way of the under bed spare tire mounts. The Garden truck has a class 5 hitch and an under bed spare tire. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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Old 07-31-2005, 02:30 PM   #3
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I'd also like to know the weight limit on the bumper alone, no hitch underneath. Small trailer? Car trailer with a little weight on it? Car trailer with small car, evenly on the tamdems??? Any ideas???

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Old 07-31-2005, 02:55 PM   #4
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It depends on which bumper you buy. The one I have on my truck says 800lb tongue, 8000lb trailer capacity. But most i've seen are listed as 500/5000.
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Old 07-31-2005, 03:32 PM   #5
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Old 07-31-2005, 04:11 PM   #6
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thanks for the info guys
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Old 07-31-2005, 06:29 PM   #7
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im curious what the tow rating class would be on one of those heavy duty step bumpers with the ball mounted directly to it. i would like to have an under bed spare tire mount but doesnt that get in the way of mounting a class three hitch assembly?
I built, and mounted a spare tire carrier directly to my hitch. The tire is a space saver from a Toyota 4X4. It tucks away pretty nice. It's not visable from the rear, and ground clearance hasn't been a problem.
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I used to pull a 9600lb boat with my stock bumper.
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