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Hitch Armor

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoManTaco, Dec 28, 2018.

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  1. Dec 28, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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  2. Dec 28, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    That would be great if you never go off-road...
     
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    Would have thought that would transfer the impact to your frame. This hitchhammer is rubbery.
     
    TacoManTaco, Dec 28, 2018
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  4. Dec 28, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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    There are states where having an object in your receiver when not towing is illegal.

    Naturally not everyone cares, but its food for thought for those who might.
     
    Clearwater Bill, Dec 28, 2018
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    thats down south.... kissin cousins and all
     
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    It's not a step, but somehow it's supposed to take a parking lot bump? More shit designed to part you of your money.
     
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    I have something that I like to call a harpoon in my hitch. It’s a “hitch step” that’s solid steel and can act as a recovery point if needed
     
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    PA has that law too
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2018 at 3:24 PM
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    damn yankee rednecks no no spot touchin is for strangers not kin folk
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    What would it be used for?

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A HITCH STEP. SINCE ITS FLEXIBLE DO NOT USE AS A STEP! NOT DESIGNED TO PROTECT VEHICLE FROM DAMAGE IN AN ACCIDENT. NOT DESIGNED TO PROTECT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN AN ACCIDENT
     
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    Supposed to take the impact of a light bump and spare your pricey BSM equopes bumper the damage
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    I've never heard of such a thing and frankly I'm glad we don't have such a law here. What is the purpose of this regulation of personal behaviour? Protecting shins in the parking lot? Reducing radiator damage in a rear-end collision? If you happen to know the "why" I'm seriously curious about it.
     
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    thats what pricey bumpers are made for... bumpin although I dont see many with scratches
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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    Like many laws, I'm not sure how it came to be.

    Likely some influential person busted their shins on the hitch of someone they didn't like anyway. :D

    But one of the keys is is your plate visibility blocked in any way? Like the guys that have multiple balls in their bumpers do. So rather than that being a judgement call based on does it or not, just make it illegal. Which makes no sense since you can't see it when towing anyway.
     
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    They have the law because it can cause extra damage to a vehicle who rear ends you. Such as punch a hole in the radiator (which I’ve done :D)
     
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    Well, compressive loads are alot different than shearing loads when it comes to rubber.

    Just look at engine mounts, they are rubber and hold a engine in. But in a collision they will break due to the direction they are being stretched.

    I can see this being nice in a city where street parking causes lots of bumper damage.
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    It’s highly effective in low speed rear end collisions. The above is clearly a copy cat. Perhaps it is an effective alternative to the original for the same type of buyer who prefer cheap Maxtrax clones to the proven original.

    To those complaining about it getting destroyed off-road, the hitch pin is quickly removable and the step goes into the bed to patiently wait for your adventure to end and a return to the mean city streets.
     
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    Which states? Never heard to anything like that but would love to know
     
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