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Hanson rear bumper is a strong, supportive 60"
wide bumper that can be expanded upon with a tire
carrier and cargo racks at a later time, if needed.
When bought without the tire carrier, a ¾”
x 1" rectangular hole and a 1 5/16" round
hole will be left in the top of the bumper for adding
the carrier later. These can be plugged and ground
at an additional cost. Adding the carrier later will
require welding in a spindle and rubber anti-rattle
button tab. ¾” Clevis’ can be used
if the optional Clevis tabs are ordered. These are
1” thick with a 7/8” hole. Although receiver
hooks or receiver shackles would do the same thing
and cost less or a bumper could be fitted with a spindle
and tab so it would not be a concern when a carrier
is purchased later. That way, if the bumper has been
professionally finished, a refinish will not be necessary.
The
bumper has a 45° angle on the underside to help
increase departure angles. A 2" receiver is
also incorporated into the bumper.
All
models come with all necessary hardware and a lower
strap that attach the lower bumper flange to the
bottom of the frame rails. Mount kits come with
straps to link the upper bumper flanges to the upper
frame rail. Backing plates supplied on all models
for extra support behind the rear crossmember to
help distribute the mounting pressure. If the backing
plates are welded in, the fuel tank should be removed
for safety.
Keep
in mind too, if trailer hitches are left in the
receiver and someone runs into the back, it could
tweak the bumper.
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