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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Has anyone ever run a hidden hitch with a bumper? I was thinking about it. I have no idea if it can be done. I like the look of not having a hitch, but I'm thinking it would be kinda cool to just hide it. Input Please.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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it's already hidden under the bumper!
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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I asked a while back and never really got much feedback. The best I can tell all that would need to be done is make a custom reciever with the ball mount and i think the license plate will need to be raised to be able to fold down or if you dont tow much then just take it off when you need to. I was going to give it a shot but never really found the time to try it.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Guess it would depend on what kind of Roll Pan. I run a Street Scene SS Roll Pan with a Street Scene Hidden Hitch. What kind of feedback are you looking for? Ill see if I can round up some pictures.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Oh youre probably referring to a hidden hitch while using the Stock Bumper?
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Static54
Oh youre probably referring to a hidden hitch while using the Stock Bumper?
yeah looking at using one with the stock bumper.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Someone measure license plate relative to tailgate bottom with bumper, and without bumper. Hidden hitch will fit regardless of pan or bumper, just get a flip up license plate. Would probably need to get a longer ball setup to clear the bumper tho.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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I want to do this too. I think ordering a hidden hitch for the roll pan would work.. may have to alter a couple things. Otherwise just have one made. The only thing I think may be a problem is if you run stabilizer bars they will prolly hit your bumper. May have to build a longer "sleeve" extention if its strong enough.

I got a guy on Facebook. He has a drop hitched flipped and then his plate pushed out the appropriate ammount when he tows.





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