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MarK M
01-06-2006, 09:17 PM
I was told by the dealer that if the hummer didnt come with a hitch they wouldnt do one. I'd have to put one myself or a third party such as U-Haul.

Anyone did one yet outside of the dealer? I'd like to see what they look like and if you are happy.

thanks,

MarK M
01-06-2006, 09:17 PM
I was told by the dealer that if the hummer didnt come with a hitch they wouldnt do one. I'd have to put one myself or a third party such as U-Haul.

Anyone did one yet outside of the dealer? I'd like to see what they look like and if you are happy.

thanks,

nmikes
01-06-2006, 11:03 PM
You can do an after market hitch okay, downside is that it will have to hang much lower than a stock one wich really limits your departure angles when off-roading. You can't really install the stock hitch without replacing the rear bumper and some other stuff I believe. As with the UC and rocker rail protection, this item as well is optimally installed from the factory.

f5fstop
01-07-2006, 12:06 AM
Side rails, front brush guards, etc., are all installed by the dealer; even if ordered with the vehicle.
nmikes is correct about the hitch, the factory hitch is installed at the plant, due to the difference in the bumpers. Factory hitch has a cutout for the hitch, while the non-factory installed hitch bumper has no such cutout.
There have been a few that have had an aftermarket hitch intalled. A search for hitch might bring up some hits.