My truck has a ranch hand style rear bumper that covers the factory receiver, only by about 1/2 inch. Is it possible to run any sort of spacer to drop down the receiver or is that not a smart thing to do? Id hate to replace the rear bumper or buy a new hitch just because of an inch.

 

Heres a pic so you get the idea. The ball is mounted on the bumper btw...

 

I'll look at mine tomorrow and see if I can figure out an easy way for you to do that and still be structurally sound.

 

Hey thanks. I really haven't had a chance to look at mine since the problem came up, its been rainy and whatnot

 

It was rainy here all day today and I never got a chance to look at it but I will as soon as possible if you want me too.

 

Can you loosen the mounting bolts and lift the bumper with a jack to take up any slack in the slots?

Ronnie

 

Thats kinda what I was thinking as well. Its so frustrating, its only a 1/2" more room I need.

Trucks going to the body shop in the morning for some unrelated repairs, I might have them take a look at it while its there.