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Is the rear hitch/bumper a frame component?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jeremy_283, Oct 16, 2012.

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Oct 16, 2012 at 5:40 PM

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If I remove the rear bumper and hitch from my tow package tacoma and drive around could it cause harm?

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Not unless somebody hits you from behind, or the cops stop you for no rear bumper

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