Does Westin Step Bumper Allow Use Of Trailer Hitch Receiver On 1998 Ford Van?
Question:
I currently havea standard chrome bumper with a reese hitch installed beneath mounted directly to frame. Will the step bumper fit without modifications or will I have to move hitch
asked by: Jckirchman
Expert Reply:
Typically, a step bumper is OEM style and will fit very well on a vehicle that has a trailer hitch receiver. This also applies to the Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper - Chrome Plated Steel # 21105 which fits the 1998 Ford Van. You can also get this bumper in Black # 20107 or Silver # 20105. No modifications will be necessary when installing this bumper.
A really nice feature is the integrated hole for mounting a hitch ball. You can add something like TowSmart Hitch Ball Set - 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" Balls - 1" Shank - 8,000 lbs # 3481256 which would then allow you to tow via the bumper. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper - Silver Powder Coated Steel
- Bumper
- Step Bumper
- Rear Bumper
- Diamondstep Bumper
- Steel
- Silver
- Westin
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Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper - Black Powder Coated Steel
- Bumper
- Step Bumper
- Rear Bumper
- Diamondstep Bumper
- Steel
- Gloss Black
- Westin
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TowSmart Hitch Ball Set - 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" Balls - 1" Shank - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Interchangeable Ball Set
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- TowSmart
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Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper - Chrome Plated Steel
- Bumper
- Step Bumper
- Rear Bumper
- Diamondstep Bumper
- Steel
- Chrome
- Westin
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