Rear bumper for hitch- crash rated

[RamAirZ]

wrong thread lol, my bad

[tom4bren]

Ok, earlier I mentioned that the dimention of the SuperBumper compressed exactly equals the distance from the pin to the fuel tank shield. I didn't want to take any chances that the tube would puncture the fuel tank in the event of an accident so I removed 1/2 inch from the end of the square tube on the SuperBumper.

Can you use it as a step: ABSOLOOOOOOTLY!!!

I figure there's better than 400lbs on it in that last pic.

[JAMAS]

I was able to add the extra spacer donut (2 big ones, 1 little one).

The "ratchet strap with a blanket" trick worked perfectly.

[tom4bren]

Looks like that Gen-U-Whine Tone receiver could use a drop or 2 of paint.

The bumperette looks good though.

[Mile High VX]

If I regularly use my VX to haul my bikes does this become a hassle to put on and take off every few weeks for a day or two? I'm using a Thule bike carrier that mounts to my Tone hitch.

[tom4bren]

Mine's no worse than removing my hitch or my hook. It may fit just a bit tighter than the hitch.

Even with JAMAS adding the extra donut, he shouldn't have much trouble in a week or 2. The extra donut will go through some plastic deformation over time and he shouldn't have to use the strap any more.

Mine fit snug enough without the extra donut so I didn't use it. I don't think that Sue used hers either.

Tom

[VX KAT]

Yeah, we haven't even tried to add the extra slim donut yet. It only has a tiny amount of play, maybe 1/4".
As is, it's absolutely no hassle to take on/off. Just unlock the hitch pin and it's off, that's it.