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Offline Jeffy

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Re: More bumper options... Opinions?
« Reply #30 on: July 08, 2008, 11:56:46 PM »
Is the receiver rated for towing? I know alot of aftermarket bumpers have the receiver for accessories.

Looks good!  :clap:

I doubt any aftermarket has a bumper rated for towing.  That's just too much liability for most shops/companies.
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Re: More bumper options... Opinions?
« Reply #31 on: July 09, 2008, 07:45:10 AM »
Is the receiver rated for towing? I know alot of aftermarket bumpers have the receiver for accessories.

Looks good!  :clap:

I'm sure it'll tow just fine...the reason most aren't rated for towing is because companies are unwilling to pay all of the testing fees required to actually get it rated.

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Re: More bumper options... Opinions?
« Reply #32 on: July 09, 2008, 07:45:53 AM »
It is not "rated", but I am sure it will do the work.  A los of manufacturers dont "rate" their bumpers because of the expense and liability of doing so.  But I am sure that this one is stronger than the Hard Rock by Best Top one, and that one is rated for 400lbs tongue weight and I think something like 2,000 (or was it 4,000?) pounds total.

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Re: More bumper options... Opinions?
« Reply #33 on: July 19, 2008, 08:52:05 PM »
Lookin forward to seeing the pictures.

I think the lower bolts are the most important since the crossmember is not as strong.  It would be worth the effort to have a tab welded on or do whatever it takes to get that bolt installed.

Neale, I took your advise and loosened all the 9 bolts I had on, and after bringing out the (rubber) BFH, I managed to get the bottom rail holes to line up (at least enough for the bolts to go in), so I am happy to report that now, all 10 bolts (all grade 8) are in and tight.  This bumper rocks!
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