cutting bumper for hitch
#1
cutting bumper for hitch
I wanted to put a factory hitch on my H3 so I don't lose departure angle that an after market hitch would do. I have a factory bumper that does not accomodate a hitch, but a few people said that the bumper could be cut. Does anyone have the details on this, and is there anyone near the Dallas, TX area that can do it?
Thanks
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#4
RE: cutting bumper for hitch
yeah let's see the pics of this i have been torn up over what to do my dealer had U-Haul install a few for customers because it was so much cheaper but I can't get a hold of any of those douches to show me what it ended up looking like.
#5
RE: cutting bumper for hitch
heres some pics. i just got done mudding... so theyre dirrrrty
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_1356.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_1358.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_1357.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_1356.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_1358.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_1357.jpg
#7
RE: cutting bumper for hitch
I'd just take a sawz-all or cut off wheel to it, and cut it a little bit inside the line than I wanted (smaller opening). Then finish it out with a die grinder to the final size (bigger opening) and call it good. maybe even sand the edges a little, and touch it up with some factory trim paint. I think it would be fine.
#9
RE: cutting bumper for hitch
ORIGINAL: dilo2001gt
I would tape it off then mark it then use a jig saw with a smooth blade for metal.
I would tape it off then mark it then use a jig saw with a smooth blade for metal.
#10
RE: cutting bumper for hitch
How much is the fatory hitch part anyway? The last time I asked my dealer, they gave me a total for the whole swap at about $900 for all of the pieces. I just want the hitch and I will either trim the bumper to fit, or have a custom rear bumper made with tow hooks on both sides and a place to put the license plate so it doesn't get boogered everytime I go off road.