| Re: I’m curious if the damage would be less or more had it equipped with an OEM hitch?
The hitch probably will cause more internal (cross-member, frame etc.) damages in a rear end collision. It may also transfers greater force, through the frame, directly to passengers. It basically bypasses all crash absorb materials hidden in the rear bumper and direct the impact force to the main structure.<br> <br> Thinking of “a point of impact� and “an area of impact�, I’d prefer an area one. In Robert’s case, without the hitch, the result might be better, the damage could be less(no major frame works, the Tahoe might just plunge under). The only thing a hitch could do is it might save the bumper and some plastic parts, but does it worth it? IMHO, no.<br> <br> THOSE ARE ALL MY VERY UN-SCIENTIFIC OBSERINGS, ANY EXPERTS, PLEASE OFFER YOUR INSIGHTS.<br> |