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Since I got my Curt hitch installed, I now can have a step inserted into the receiver. This is a Weather-Tech 24” step. Reflective tape ala TSC.
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I like it, I built a bike rack (basically a really flat no drop extended 2" receiver), I may build a step next, it probably won't be as pretty, but I can weld some hooks to the bottom of it for double duty :)

Looks nice, and should stop at least one teenager from mating their Honda Civic with your truck.
 
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It’s all plastic and the way it’s designed it would absorb impact and protect the bumper.
 

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I have the TGL hitch step

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I have one of these too. I love how it has a “just try to slam your minivan into me” look. But it’s also not something that catches my knee and causes me agony as I pass around it in the garage.

I had to use some sticky felt strips (furniture protection) on it to keep it from banging around inside the receiver tube; bought it from Lowe’s and doesn’t make a peep now.
 
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I have the TGL hitch step

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I was curious about what it's made of....solid steel :shock:. The person that hits it will definitely know it !!!
 

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I have one of these too. I love how it has a “just try to slam your minivan into me” look. But it’s also not something that catches my knee and causes me agony as I pass around it in the garage.

I had to use some sticky felt strips (furniture protection) on it to keep it from banging around inside the receiver tube; bought it from Lowe’s and doesn’t make a peep now.
I have it on for two days and I caught my leg once... ouch
Good tip on the felt strips. I was wondering what to do about that
 

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I was interested in this hitch step. Do you think the 31" bar will interfere with anything underneath the truck? It looks like it clears the spare tire in the sample pictures but not sure if there is anything past that that might get in the way while driving?
 

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I was interested in this hitch step. Do you think the 31" bar will interfere with anything underneath the truck? It looks like it clears the spare tire in the sample pictures but not sure if there is anything past that that might get in the way while driving?
Probably will clear all stuff under the Truck, but sure could be a significant issue with Departure Angle of your truck hanging as low as it does.
 

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FYI, I decided to give it a try and go with the XL since most people said the regular one just barely made it out past the tailgate. This one is perfect, even though it says full size trucks. It sits flush in the mount and the step pulls out far enough to make a comfortable step up. Highly recommend the higher price for a better version than the small one which either isnt flush and the step is out enough, or half the step is covered and the mount is flush.

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