travelrider

So, who makes the strongest hitch mount bumper step? I want to protect my truck from unobservant drivers and I want them to really really regret it if they run into me with the hope that all I do is buy a new bumper step because mine is embedded in their grill so far that I have to unhook it from my truck to drive away. (Does this sound terrible of me?)

Here is what I've found out there:
WeatherTech Bump Step (doubt this one is strong)
Go Rhino 4" Oval Step
Go Rhino Hitch Step
Go Rhino Dominator Hitch Step
Bully Hitch Step

What else? Has anyone put any of these to the rear-ender crash test?

taxgod4u

I prefer to let them punch the radiator on my standard 2" ball, less surface area to distribute the force. An I can tow stuff.

Effex 2

Or you can make your own.

travelrider

I like that color on your FX2! Very nice truck. I also like your "step". I've never welded a thing in my life, so -- but wait, I have a friend who welds for a living, so this is on the table.

I guess I could put an 18" hitch extension on the truck and ride around with it - hang a flag from it so it would be at least semi-legal! LOL.

Seriously, Looking for something that looks discreet - not like I'm TRYING to hurt people's cars, but something that would absolutely total someone's rice burner if they hit me while texting!

MCDavis

iTrader: (1)

Smittybilt beaver step for sure

http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/182.htm

travelrider

That DOES look mean!

MCDavis

iTrader: (1)

I wouldn't want to have a run in with it!

travelrider

This is the only bumper step I've seen with a listed 10,000lb tow strap rating. None of the rest of them mention anything like that! I may order one of these.

MCDavis

iTrader: (1)

Right!
It can be used as a tow point...from that center portion though, as I wouldn't want to pull from the sides and risk torquing it. It's one solid cast piece from what I gather. I almost picked one up but found a great deal on some other recovery items.

travelrider

Ordered today from Keith at Autoplicity! $54 including shipping if I remember correctly (May have been $54.99).