Lobo Hitch Mount

[Chops]

I will not be using my hitch ever. Should I remove it to save some weight? Maybe have an Exhaust Shop route the exhaust through the empty space left by the hitch? Dual Black Tips!

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[Hot Runr Guy]

I'll bet there's less than 10# difference between the hitch and the non-hitch crash bar you would need to replace it with. As far as the exhaust tips exiting in the center, are you also going to eliminate the spare tire?
Have you crawled under yet to really look at the room available?

HRG

 

[Chops]

I'll bet there's less than 10# difference between the hitch and the non-hitch crash bar you would need to replace it with. As far as the exhaust tips exiting in the center, are you also going to eliminate the spare tire?
Have you crawled under yet to really look at the room available?

HRG

Yes, I’ve been under to install my Mabbett cover. And scope out the OEM exhaust I’ll soon be removing.

You’re right about the spare - I thought of that as soon as I posted Maybe move to bed?

However, it is meant to absorb rear end impact in event of crash. You’re right again about the tow hitch also absorbing crash damage impact. I’d hate to have a hot rerouted exhaust pipe puncture the fuel tank!

Seems I need to think it through some more. Folks like you help me think - thanks much!

 

[RodT]

Think ahead to the resale value.
Hitches are important to many buyers.

 

[Carlitos_92]

Seems like most Mavericks are prone to being totaled in the event of a rear-end collision whether they have a hitch or not. It's your truck; live your life.

If you want to remove the hitch, ditch the spare for a repair kit and inflator, and come up with a center-outlet exhaust, do it! It's a "street truck." Just get it planned out and measure twice before you make any permanent cuts to anything.

 

[Chops]

Think ahead to the resale value.
Hitches are important to many buyers.

Yep - I would need to reinstall when I sell (never!!) or right before I croak (inevitable).

 

[Chops]

Seems like most Mavericks are prone to being totaled in the event of a rear-end collision whether they have a hitch or not. It's your truck; live your life.

If you want to remove the hitch, ditch the spare for a repair kit and inflator, and come up with a center-outlet exhaust, do it! It's a "street truck." Just get it planned out and measure twice before you make any permanent cuts to anything.

Hot Runr Guy has convinced me to avoid an exhaust reroute. Anyway, the Borla I have on order has nice black chrome dual tips that safely exit behind drivers side rear wheel.

But my original thought was the hitch delete. Hot Runr Guy also pointed out I would need a crash bar installed instead…currently going down a Maverick rear crash bar rabbit hole

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

But my original thought was the hitch delete. Hot Runr Guy also pointed out I would need a crash bar installed instead…currently going down a Maverick rear crash bar rabbit hole

Sorry, they call it an impact bar.

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-impact-bar-nz6z17724s

HRG

 

[Chops]

Sorry, they call it an impact bar.

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-impact-bar-nz6z17724s

HRG

You’re right again - the “hitchless” impact bar would weigh almost the same as my current impact bar/hitch combo.

Conclusion = Hitch Delete for weight saving does not make sense.

Thanks y’all for the advice!

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