Rear hitch skid plate and other armor

[gxgn]

Hi, is anyone using a rear hitch receiver skid plate? Is this a good one or would you recommend another model?

Supreme Suspensions® Universal Multi-Function Hitch Receiver Skid Plat

Universal fit for any vehicle with a 2" hitch receiver 1/4" A36 Steel Construction with Internal Gussets for increased itrength. Proprietary 3-stage electrostatic finishing process increases corrosion resistance, and is easily matched for touch-up. Over 13" of coverage at the widest point, with...

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if you were planning a trip to Moab, what would be the priority on your list for various skid plates:
a) rear hitch skid plate
b) rear diff skid plate
c) underbody skid plates (transmission, transfer case etc)
d) rear shocks skid plate
e) none of these, most trails can be done with a stock raptor

 

[GordoJay]

I don't get it. Are you protecting the hitch? I just let mine drag. It's going to take a while to wear it out.

 

[gxgn]

No, I’m looking to protect the bumper and exhaust tips

 

[CruiserClass]

I ordered one and returned it. The "recovery point" on top is welded on, not sure how much I trust that. The shaft was much looser than I wanted in the hitch as well.

 

[pastorwug]

I've seen these in the Jeep realm when I had my Wrangler, didn't work too well as I recall. It will become a pivot point if your real wheels come off the ground and possibly cause you to tip over.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

I use this one

Hitch Slider - 41.22 Inc.

The Hitch Slider protects your hitch receiver from trail damage & offers a centralized RATED recovery point with a certified minimum breaking strength of 37,170lbs! Single-piece design CNC Machined from a single billet of 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum. Real-world trail tested by ourselves as...

41twentytwo.com

I have an ADD stealth fighter rear bumper and I bent the hell out of the trailer wiring harness.
I'll let you know how well it works out in a couple of weeks.

 

[dbalt]

I just bought a $40 hitch of Amazon with the hook that I have facing down. Probably not the best solution but should save the exhaust tips. I wanted the SWW product, but looks like they don't sell it anymore

 

[gxgn]

Thank you guys, you saved me some money

@spikeSiegel - you must be doing some serious trails. please Post back on the hitch slider after you get the chance to see it in action

 

[LongHornRaptor]

Hey guys, I have a mildly damaged front OEM bumper for a GEN 3 in Texas that I am willing to offload for free. Not sure if it is at all desirable but figured I would throw it out there before it hits the landfill.

 

[Ruger]

I use this one

Hitch Slider - 41.22 Inc.

The Hitch Slider protects your hitch receiver from trail damage & offers a centralized RATED recovery point with a certified minimum breaking strength of 37,170lbs! Single-piece design CNC Machined from a single billet of 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum. Real-world trail tested by ourselves as...

41twentytwo.com

$189? For a chunk of billet aluminum that's been CNC machined???