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Old 07-05-2010, 09:58 PM
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Hey guys,
I am thinking of getting a BL. Whats it going to do to my trailer hitch? Will it hang down low and look weird? Have not seen any pics of anyones from the back to know. I am looking at the PA 3"

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Since I'm assuming you are talking about a factory receiver type and not a bumper ball (which would be unusable after a body lift and bumper relocation) the hitch would stay at frame height, which would appear to be 3" lower than the body/bumper.

Even though I have a suspension lift on this truck, I've had three with body lifts and never thought the hitch looked out of place...
 
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Here ya go, 3" pa body lift with receiver hitch from the rear
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Here is a pic of my bumper off and the hitch visible and here is a vid after the BL and you can see the hitch



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxYdC054TI
 
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Thanks for the pics guys!! That was a BIG help! It looks great.

Going to order my 3 inch PA BL here soon. Did you guys put your own on?
 
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Thanks for the pics guys!! That was a BIG help! It looks great.

Going to order my 3 inch PA BL here soon. Did you guys put your own on?
Yes, just get a buddy or 2 to come over and help and it should go smooth.
 
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Unfortunately I had no help putting mine on and never had done one myself so my point is it CAN be done by one person but it is just a bit slower.
 



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