Roll pan + hidden hitch vs bumper
02-09-2009, 08:10 PM
#1
Roll pan + hidden hitch vs bumper
I've always liked the look of the RST roll pans with the exhaust tips built into them, and the only thing really stopping me from getting it (besides money 
) is that my friend had a roll pan on his dakota, and he got rear ended and it practically totalled his truck. I've never been in a wreck with my truck, but there is always the chance it could happen. But basically I'm wondering if a roll pan with a hidden hitch would be about as strong as a full bumper.
Also, does anyone know if you can run a hidden hitch with the RST roll pan? I don't tow anything, so I don't really care if it will tow anything, just wanting something strong back there in case of an accident.
) is that my friend had a roll pan on his dakota, and he got rear ended and it practically totalled his truck. I've never been in a wreck with my truck, but there is always the chance it could happen. But basically I'm wondering if a roll pan with a hidden hitch would be about as strong as a full bumper.Also, does anyone know if you can run a hidden hitch with the RST roll pan? I don't tow anything, so I don't really care if it will tow anything, just wanting something strong back there in case of an accident.
02-09-2009, 08:28 PM
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Honestly I think it matters how hard you get hit. Obviously a bumper is going to give you more protection but if you get rear ended and its hard enough its gonna do major damage no matter whats back there.
02-09-2009, 08:42 PM
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my hidden hitch is strong as hell... but obviously doesnt have the protection of a full bumper, with or without a hitch, your bed is likely to be trashed in a rear end collision with out a bumper... a hitch will probably just make it a little less severe.
