Really wanted a bumper, but this one came with a step. I like it for $65. It’s about a 1 degree off so it slightly slopes to the right. I’ll fix that with a bit of JB Weld on the receiver to tilt it left slightly.
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I'll have to look into this. I am concerned these add-on bumpers would reduce the impact absorption and increase injury rates, but if the receiver is doing that anyway, this might be a good option. Then I just have to worry about shins banging into it.
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With the smaller ones (like the Weathertech one), you'll be fine as you can always stand one side or the other.
I think with some of the monstrosities shown on here, you may struggle a bit. I wouldn't put those large ones on simply for aesthetic reasons (I think they look awful - like bull bars you've stuck on the rear of the truck
) but there are probably practical drawbacks like the one you mention too.Very similar, anyways - without the reflectors and oval depression for the labeling.
Amazing how popular these types of products are. I went with this one on my 2018 Colorado. It can be a shin grabber if not careful. Very well made with one exception. The plastic end caps fall out on a regular basis. Good news, they sell replacement ones on their site. About $9 for a set of two. In three years I had to replace 4 of them. It stayed with the truck when I traded for my RL.
The 3 years on my truck I always battled with, do I actually like the look? I read many stories on the Colorado forum how these performed great under many different types of crashes.
If I remember correctly I paid $119 after I contacted the the manufacturer directly. For now, not going to buy. Two reasons. They really only work if you’re hit straight on from behind. After 3.5 years on my Chevy, I decided I didn’t like the looks. Plus from time to time I could hear it rattle.
Gusto!
Nope just love their product.
I'm also a Duckworth Wool nut.
Got mine installed last week. Thanks for posting this to help me lighten my wallet, it was REALLY getting heavy...
Thanks to BrandonP and Hawkot for posting their pics of the GoRhino version of Bumper Step. Purchased mine but did something a little different with it: I took it to Line-X and had it sprayed as you would if you did your truck box. They did a set of running boards for me a few years ago and I never had issues with them corroding or flaking and they were not as slippery so I thought I'd do the step. My guy here only charges for the amount of "material" (spray) they use, and it came out to $50 (cdn). It's now got that textured look and I really like how it turned out. Nice "grippy" feel to it. I added some rubber spacers to make it fit tighter along with a locking pin.
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Looks like maybe it is just a sticker That you could peel off. I’m not into company advertising like that either
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Ours should be here in two days! 👍
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Here's the "Bully," and again I don't like the name. But it's solid, and takes up less space on the back of the bumper. Ajdustable. Works good for a step, as well as for a direct bumper hit, though in a smaller area..
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Depending on where you all call home, I'd consider doing what I did, and getting it sprayed with a Line-X or RhinoLiner coating. Same stuff they spray in the steel bed of the older trucks (many are now like the Ridgeline in some sort of composite). It costs very little and will never rust. Just don't spray the tongue piece or it'll never slide in....lol.
If I ever added running boards, I'd spray those as well. Doesn't cost that much, provides grip, and certainly stalls the aging process. Just something to consider if you live north of the Mason/Dixon and the answer to everything cold is pour more salt on the road...
If I ever added running boards, I'd spray those as well. Doesn't cost that much, provides grip, and certainly stalls the aging process. Just something to consider if you live north of the Mason/Dixon and the answer to everything cold is pour more salt on the road...
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Maybe an "impulse" buy, but I've always wanted some sort of nice cover for the hitch and the addition of a step made it all the better... so off to Amazon I went. Just found the black Bully version many here have talked about. Not sure if this is a "sale", but the black model with LED lights is cheaper than the no-lights model. $40 Works for me!! Will try to post pics when it arrives. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PPM6CO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Why?I know that this is really really petty, but anything mounted in the hitch receiver needs to be removed before going through our drive-thru car wash.
Bill
Not true. I've had my Bully on my Tundra hitch for over 10 years and when I sold the truck I transferred it to my Ridgeline. I never had any issues going through a car wash. I tie wrapped the wiring to the hitch so it didn't catch on anything. Besides it looks better than having the wires hanging.I know that this is really really petty, but anything mounted in the hitch receiver needs to be removed before going through our drive-thru car wash.
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Yes, true! The car wash requires the removal of hitches, or anything protruding from the receiver mount.
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