Receiver mounts?

jamesdeanblvd · 06-26-2009, 12:40 AM

I'm looking at purchasing either a reece hitch or a bumper that has the receiver already mounted in it. I found a website that had the dual rear tube bumpers with 2" receiver for 150$. That sounds like a great deal.. Which receiver will carry the most load, the Reece under the frame, or, a tube bumper assembly that has one mounted to it. I would guess the Reece, but, I'd rather hear it from the folks that "know".
Thanks again,
Chuck

skeeter · 06-26-2009, 12:45 AM

The Reese will be stronger but you'll lose departure angle.

MCDavis · 06-26-2009, 11:25 AM

skeeter's right on both accounts. MOST (if not all) tube bumpers have a disclaimer that they are not rated for towing. I removed my tubes and installed the MOPAR rear rock crawler bumper. Plan to add a 3500 tow bar (mine's an LJ) soon, so I just did the research you're starting.

06-26-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
jamesdeanblvd Jeeper Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 90	Receiver mounts? I'm looking at purchasing either a reece hitch or a bumper that has the receiver already mounted in it. I found a website that had the dual rear tube bumpers with 2" receiver for 150$. That sounds like a great deal.. Which receiver will carry the most load, the Reece under the frame, or, a tube bumper assembly that has one mounted to it. I would guess the Reece, but, I'd rather hear it from the folks that "know". Thanks again, Chuck

06-26-2009, 12:45 AM	#2
skeeter Jeeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 3,312	The Reese will be stronger but you'll lose departure angle. __________________ What if Atlas shrugged? Who is John Galt? I am.

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06-26-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
MCDavis Jeeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NC Posts: 286	skeeter's right on both accounts. MOST (if not all) tube bumpers have a disclaimer that they are not rated for towing. I removed my tubes and installed the MOPAR rear rock crawler bumper. Plan to add a 3500 tow bar (mine's an LJ) soon, so I just did the research you're starting.