Hitch ??

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  1. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    Do you guys know of a brand of hitch that kind of tucks most of the hitch up higher so you don't see it that much compared to other brands??
     
  2. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    They all mount in about the same location. How much it is visable is gonna depend on where your bumper is located.
     
  3. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
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  4. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    OK, I thought there was a brand that intentionally tries to have it look minimal . Maybe just my imagination?
     
  5. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I notice some hitches tucked way up under the vehicle too. Might just be the model vehicle. @scan, what vehicle you thinking of? I’d look up photos of that model and year vehicle with hitches and see if they vary.
     
  6. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Are you thinking of hidden hitch?
    I had one done at hitch crafters and it's very lo-pro, you would only notice it if you were looking for it. Price was comparable to what I paid for a u-haul hitch for my wife's SUV.
     
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  7. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Can’t see a 5th wheel hitch in the back of @hill^billy's new rig unless you’re really tall... sorry @scan I just can’t pass up an easy derail...:D
     
  8. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I used to see hitches that were hidden behind a flip up/down license plate.

    But why hide it? Hitches are MANLY! :D
     
  9. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Because they look out of place if you don't drive a truck. That's purely my opinion. But, I'm guessing some people don't love the look of a hitch on a 3 series or a civic.
     
  10. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Looks
    Looks great on my Q5!
     
  11. H2oChick

    H2oChick Well-Known Member

    Name:
    K-Oss
    BUT a less obvious hitch may pose an issue on a SUV or MiniVahn if you have wide handlebars. The lack of clearance can hit the rear window.
     
  12. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I happen to think that the hitch on this truck looks awesome.

    BSG4.jpg
     
  13. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    If you don't want to DIY, see https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitches/

    I had them put one on my Mazda CX-5. Very happy with the results. And didn't cost an arm and a leg.
     
  14. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
    This is the one I was thinking of as well,
     
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  15. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    A hitch is manly and impulsive! You should show off your hitch! Or just remove the bright sticker to reveal more black painted hitch...
    ...as you can see this going no where, so I’ll shut up now...:speechless:
     
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  16. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    You failed to mention putting the IMTB sticker on it!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  17. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    DANG IT! You are so right! That should increase the resale value of your vehicle, a Tailwind sticker will cause significant profit!
     
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  18. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    I'm shocked that the tires aren't 10x the size on a truck where the owner thinks of himself as so manly he has to have giant swinging balls for all to see. BTW, the owner of those balls should have worn briefs instead of boxers. They're hanging a little low. Looks like what I saw the time I accidentally drifted too far south while surfing Trail 6 at San O bluffs. (shudder)
     
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  19. beartooth

    beartooth Member

    Name:
    rob
    Current Bike:
    process111
    Hitch Crafters closed. I think. They were awesome.
     
  20. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Yeahhhhh....
    I think those are the most ridiculous "attachments" you could add to your vehicle...:rolleyes: I'm baffled by the mindset of those that think this is a cool social statement.
    (sorry to anyone who dons this fine piece of truck jewelry...:x3:)
     
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  21. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
    https://goo.gl/images/YLmuP1
     
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  22. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
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  23. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    I have a set of bike nuts disguised as an upsidedown heart. Its a tail light. I attach it when the cats start scattering, its a great hearding tool.

    eDYOYyi.gif
     
  24. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    Might want to strap those boys down...

    That's what happened when I was free balling on the trail. I wear stretchy chones now to prevent excessive ball slapping.
     
  25. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    They aren't as effective strapped.
     
  26. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    Nothing says compensation more than in order:
    1. Unnecessary lift (looks only). You actually off road? Cool, no problem.
    2. Truck nuts (seriously, why?)
    3. Exhaust in the bed. Talk about ruining the purpose of a truck bed! I used to load hay in the bed, you know, like a truck should be used for!
     
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  27. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Thanks for the ideas.
     
  28. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    I was describing your work truck.
     
  29. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! :Roflmao:laugh: You kids! Love it!
     
  30. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    And to think, that is a Girl riding that bike. At least with those boots, I HOPE it's a girl! Ha hah!

    The next step is to set them up as Mood Nuts. You know... Like Mood Rings? When they are blue... it means... :eek:
     
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