Hitch removal

MF2000 · Feb 7, 2012

Has anyone removed their hitch and still been able to keep the bumper?

I'd like to do it, but it seems the hitch is part of the bumper support.....specifically, it supports the bumper in the middle right behind the license plate.

Or....option # 2- Anyone have a rollpan installed. If yes, I'd like to see some pics please.

BlackedOutHemi · Feb 7, 2012

I retract this statement.

BlackedOutHemi · Feb 7, 2012

2010 Dodge Ram roll pan - Google Search

S2kiHemi · Feb 7, 2012

Find a truck that doesn't have a factory hitch and trade bumper supports. You can't just remove the bar because like you said it does support the bumper.

BlackedOutHemi · Feb 7, 2012

Does it really? Thats odd.

HemiBabe · Feb 7, 2012

Ok in order to get the hitch off, you have to unbolt your bed. The hitch is bolted between your frame and the bed. Unbolt it and lift up the bed and he hitch will slide right out. It wasnt holding anything on my rear bumper. And as for the roll pan, here is mine...

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MF2000 · Feb 7, 2012

HemiBabe said:
Ok in order to get the hitch off, you have to unbolt your bed. The hitch is bolted between your frame and the bed. Unbolt it and lift up the bed and he hitch will slide right out. It wasnt holding anything on my rear bumper. And as for the roll pan, here is mine...

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I like that rollpan.....who is it made by? How much does it weigh?

Regarding the bumper.....I've already taken it off and that's how I realized it is connected to the bumper in the middle. There are 6 bolts that hold it on (if i remember correctly). There are two that hold it to the hitch located behind the license plate. It's definitely integrated in. I'll have to swap brackets with another person who doesn't have a hitch in order to properly support my bumper.

quietpeen · Feb 8, 2012

if i remember correctly the hitch on the 3rd gens also bolted to the bumper buy the hitch was not what supported the bumper

Rumblebee#2331 · Feb 8, 2012

I had the hitch installed after I bought the truck, by the dealer, so it doesn't support the bumper, whether you have to unbolt the bed to remove is very likely, I know it was a n intricate part in my 3rd gen

HemiBabe · Feb 8, 2012

MF2000 said:
I like that rollpan.....who is it made by? How much does it weigh?
.

Its the street scene steel roll pan, probably weighs like 10 lbs or so.

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MF2000 · Feb 8, 2012

Here is a rollpan from Street Scene that looks pretty nice.

Street Scene - Mirrors, Grilles, Body Kits, Roll Pans, Wiper Cowls, Driving Lights, and more.

Belong to anyone on here?

Sorry....the link doesn't copy over exactly.

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