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For those who tow heavily on a regular basis using a BulletProof Hitch with 8" or more of drop, BulletProof Hitches offers the frame-mounted stabilizer bar kit. This kit provides a complete towing system for those with lifted trucks. Available for all BulletProof drop hitches with 8" of drop or more, the stabilizer bar system will help keep you and your trailer safe. The main purpose of the hitch stabilizer bar system is to reduce the amount of leverage on the hitch receiver. The hitch receiver is the piece that is mounted on the underside of the vehicle and attached...

Determining the right BulletProof Hitch for your vehicle is a very simple process, however it is important to filter out misinformation that tends to be passed around as absolute truth. Some common misconceptions of drop hitches: -All drops are equal, for example an 8" drop hitch from one company is the same as an 8" drop hitch from another company. While this may be true sometimes, there is no industry standard for how the "drop" of a hitch is measured. This means that different companies can measure their drop from different places on the hitch and the ball. Always consult...

When discussing trailer hitches, it is easy to get confused when talking about 2", 2.5" and 3" hitches. In this short article, we will go over what these measurements stand for and which hitch is best for your application. Before we begin, let's discuss the difference between the trailer hitch and the hitch receiver. The hitch receiver is the piece that is mounted directly to the frame of the vehicle that allows the connection of the trailer hitch. The hitch receiver will have an opening at the rear of the vehicle allowing the user to slide in a trailer hitch...

When it comes to towing, maintaining your trailer is just as important as maintaining your truck. Below, we will outline a few things you should be checking every trip, every few months and every year. Any time you hit the road with your trailer, you should check the following before leaving. -Tires: Check your tire pressure as well as the tread wear. The proper tire pressure should be listed on the sidewall of the tire. Checking for uneven tread wear can also help you identify other problems with your trailer, such as uneven pressure between tires, worn trailer bearings, and...

Towing with a lifted truck can present many problems. Many newer trucks can tow anywhere from 5,000lbs to 20,000+lbs. When towing with a lifted truck, a drop hitch will be required to make sure the hitch ball sits at a height comparable to the height of the trailer coupler. Most companies do not offer drop hitches that exceed the tow rating of new diesel trucks and that is where BulletProof Hitches comes in to play. With drop hitches rated up to 36,000lbs and drop sizes up to 16", finding a drop hitch that fits both the needs of the user...