Quote Originally Posted by tysamigo View Post
Oh yea, and I also have had the tow hitch save the rear from lots of damage as well. When I am NOT towing anything I replace the hitch ball with a Rhino step bar (even better)...

http://www.truckaccessorizer.com/sto...hitch_step.htm
Glad you're OK Tookie!


I really like the look of the Rhino step, but decided to go with the Superbumper because it has a rubber cushioning/compression system specifically designed to absorb up to 20 mph impact without touching the rear of the car.

I've been hit twice with it installed (both in Las Vegas!! )... the first time, the taxi driver veered to the left and missed the SB entirely and took out my left rear side (on a different car).
I talked to the owner of SB and told him this story about the cabbie missing the SB...he said that happens in about 12% of accidents....

After that accident I ordered the LARGER SB (18" wide vs 24" for more coverage!)

Then this past August for the calendar photo shoot, a guy just barely tapped me while stopping for a light, put a little dimple and cracked the black powdercoat on the SB....but it would have been my VX's back end w/o it!

Now I use the 18" as my sacrificial lamb trail protector when in Moab....and don't care how scratched up it gets!

I've found the SB is also very handy as a seat too.
It's goofy looking but you get used to it.