Would it be possible to leave my Toyota ball on my bumper. I looked at the pics and it looks like there is enough clearance.
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Sorry it took so long to respond. We've been bumper deep in snow for a while and I've not been eager to look under there.The gap between the bottom of the bumper where the nut would contact it and the top of the receiver at that point is about an 1.5 inches. I would say that you would probably have room as long as the bumper ball stem doesn't project more than that below the bumper. I'm not sure why you would still want to use the bumper to tow while you have the receiver but yes, it will likely fit.
1373435
Yes, on my 08 Tacoma I was able to leave the 1 7/8 ball in my bumper and install the hitch.
358461
You could protect the bumper with a thin tape applied to contact areas, if you plan on taking it on and off!
1393581
Pretty close, but found you can shift and adjust it before tightening. I put mine on the top, but could put it under the bumper too.
456413
it depends on your vehicle. I owe Toyota 4Runner and was not able to do it. Mine it against bumper which makes it bit hard to clean, but overall great product.
1011813
It depends on what type of hitch set up you have. I have a sway bar system and ball is extended out from the truck about 12". So my tailgate clears the jack.
2258182
I think it would, you just have to have 3 3/4 clearance from the center of the ball back to the bumper.
1050616
I didn't use the rack mounted to the hitch ball hole on the bumper as it was designed. It would probably cause a problem with the shell though. I mounted mine to a piece of receiver that I slid into the receiver and that way I could move it away from any obstacles. Its a great rack and like it because of the lock. Good luck!!
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Sorry. Don't know how the front bumper of the Prius is designed. That being said, it is important to place it just right on the first try. The adhesive is very strong and you won't be able to move it once applied. I have them on both my Mercedes CLK 430 and my Mini Cooper. For maximum protection it is best to put in on the curves of both front and back bumpers so that when cars are parrallel parking and rub your bumpers they will rub against the bumper guards instead. I mounted mine on the far most protruding part of my bumpers.
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Dude, you don't want this. This thing only tows old vehicles because if it has a driver side airbag the bumpers will set them off. The best thing to do is get a dolley. You can have mine if you'd like.
916464
I would guess no. There's not a whole lot of room there. The tire carrier is about flush with the rubber stops on the tailgate.
1647638
Yea you can. It'll be a little bit difficult if you do it on the front bumper.
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If your bumper is 4" wide by 2" tall, you will have to get new bolts, they aren't threaded far enough. I'm note sure what you will be using it for, but I would check to make sure the bumper will hold.
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I wouldn't try it. The hitch is designed for a 4x4 bumper. If your bumper is in the "flat" orientation the threads don't go far enough up the bolts to tighten securely. If it's in the "tall" configuration then I would be concerned about it not staying oriented correctly.
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Depending on which hole you put your hitch pin in It has a few different lengths to choose from. I have it set so it is about 6 inches from the bumper. I have even been rear ended with it and it saved me having to be without my pick up while a new bumper would have to be installed. Very worth it!!!
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It contour the bumper with about a 1.5 inch reveal between receiver and bumper. The bumper tapers down from back to front so it will have a gap between hitch and bumper but it looks okay. Seems to be plenty of clearance from the ground.
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It has to stick out ...the size of the ball is just slightly too large for you to be able push it past the edge of where you mount it. Hope that makes sense.
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Highly unlikely. I cant see the designers setting it up that way. At most maybe remove the lower air dam or plastic facia below. Really depends on the vehicle. I did not, I have a very big winch bumper, the truck has 15" of lift so I have tons of room under it to work.