lee

does the hitch stick out too far, making it look stupid? im undecided on whether to keep it in there or remove it till its useful.

my 3rd hitch-hole cover thing was stolen and im tired of spending 8 dollars for new ones

bike4miles

It doesn't look too bad. Just don't let it get rusty. Besides, it will be usefull if you get rear ended.

lee

thats my thought too! but it may cause me to accidentally hurt someone else as i get used to its depth!

4RUNR

I have the same stainless steel Bully hitch. Never even crossed my mind that it looks any different from other hitch tongues.

lee

yea maybe im just not used to it ..

terky

I think it looks good, and if you get rearended its not your fault. They cant do anything to you. The shinyness of it may help keep em back.

anthraciterunner

I'd worry more about getting that thing jacked. Put a hitch lock on it. I keep mine on year round. Protects my rear from people who don't know how to parallel park. IF you go off road, take it off.

4RUNR

Btw if you take that plastic sticker off and stick it on the the top of the part that goes into the receiver, you'll get a perfectly snug fit. It won't rattle at all.

p.s. It's 11" stock

IGotaQ

Anyone else tired of posts asking if something looks dumb or not?
WHO CARES?!!
You are asking an opinion.

lee

i love the way it looks, i was just unsure if i put it in right and if it was the proper way. i thought maybe i bought the wrong kind or something.

TechWrench

If it looks 'dumb' or not is purely a subjective issue. The first time you walk behind the truck and bang your shin on it, you will realize the real meaning of 'dumb'. And I have known the meaning of 'dumb' on more than one occasion. Now I put the ball mount away unless I am using it. Not so 'dumb' anymore.

914runner

I always drive around with my hitch reciever in! Some lady rear ended me at a stoplight, and well you should have seen her front bumper! She didnt leave a scratch on mine!

PoBoy

I did that on a number of occasions. VERY painfull.

Realize also that if you leave it in, you'll develop a rattling hitch as the metal will start to give just enough for the reciever to jiggle around in there. If you are like me and hate rattles...its one that you can easily avoid.

Id just get a generic cheap cover from Walmart or something. Actually, I wouldnt get anything...just leave it be

humanoid

Hey, Noob, we don't take much to flaming on this board. Asking an opinion is always welcomed on this board. If you don't have anything worthwhile to say then don't. BTW, welcome to the board!!!

As for my opinion, I think it looks alright. I think it would look better if it was black to make it more stealthy looking, but not sure if they make one or not.

lee

yea but im a chrome lover

anyway, im keeping it off till i get a lock. ive decided i really like the way it looks... but i may end up removing it if i find i cant fit into tight spots anymore, which is important in boston...

Jason B

Remove it and replace it with a hitch light from Wal-Mart. About $10 and plugs right into the hitch wiring harness.





It comes on when you brake.

lee

hahah.. thats a good idea for $10...

till someone steals it!

Jason B

Hehe, I like it... They would probably steal the hitch though before that, hehe.

chuckd

I just leave mine gaping open. But then again I only bought the hitch as protection from the stupid old women drivers around here who can barely walk but for whatever reason feel the need to drive. I hate them. So does my rear bumper. Which I just had replaced.

SLC Punk

Looks good. Mine sticks out about 2-3" further than that. I think the boat would be too close to the hatch if I had one like that.

I don't leave mine on all the time. Usually take it off when I unhook the boat. Then mine is open. I have two of those Toyota covers that I would put on, but someone will just steal it.