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What is a good hitch attachment that will protect against rear impact?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by NoOneEveryone, Feb 14, 2019.

  1. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    Drivers here are getting crazy.
    Would be nice to have some extra bumper protection without having to spend big $$ on an ugly aftermarket bumper. So I thought a hitch attachment might do the trick.
    It would also help if it were "imposing" looking to scare off tailgaters.

    Any thoughts?
     
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  2. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    A hitch attachment might help against light taps but will likely cause more damage in a moderate impact.
     
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    I personally wouldn’t want to stiffen up crumple zones. That energy has to go someplace.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:43 AM
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    It’s the same as bull bars and bumpers that come with hoops, they all do more damage in a serious accident
     
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    i park in the city a bunch, i use a recovery hitch to prevent bumper grazers. I don't think anything is going to scare off tailgaters though
     
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    Not nearly enough room here!
    We've had great service before and after the sale with 'Super Bumper.com'. If there's a question or a need, you speak to the owner directly, check 'em out.
     
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    With all the wind from driving fast, this should keep the tailgaters away for sure. :plane:
    Propeller.jpg
     
  13. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:57 AM
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  14. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    On the 90's Cherokee's you could remove the rear window sprayer tube from the nipple. This would cause it to spray straight backwards about 6'.

    serveimage.jpg
     
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