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Smittybilt BeaverStep - On 2015 Sierra SLT

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4x4LJB

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Reason for installing it? So, if anybody tags me in the rear (the truck's rear) they get a nice punch in the jaw, er grille.

TimmyG Senior Enthusiast

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The part that slides into the hitch looks like sheet metal, i would think a hitch ball with the step that reese sells that bolts on would be alot stronger

 

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4x4LJB

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The part that slides into the hitch looks like sheet metal, i would think a hitch ball with the step that reese sells that bolts on would be alot stronger

 

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I dunno. It's rated at 10,000 lbs . Must be thicker than sheet. Must be plate steel.

 

I just don't want it fussing with the proximity electronics when it's sticks out behind. I have an email into Smittybilt asking about it.

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Does running a normal ball upset the sensor?

 

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Does running a normal ball upset the sensor?

 

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negative

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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Looks like that thing would be slippery AF when it gets wet.

 

But I don't think it should interfere with the sensors. I never had issues with a regular ball type hitch.

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My sensor never went off with a ball installed.

 

Check your user settings - you can have it "ignore" the sensors when tow bar is installed.

 

Ironically, with this setting on, mine still beeped when backing close to something, but did NOT beep with trailer actually attached. Dunno if that is how it is supposed to work, but tow bar never set it off.

4x4LJB Enthusiast

4x4LJB

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Mine works great. No problems.

You mean with a ball hitch, or the Beaver Step?

 

You and I have similar vehicular tastes. I own the 2015 GMC Sierra, and a 2006 300C/SRT8.

 

And these:

 

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4x4LJB Enthusiast

4x4LJB

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Smittybilt Beaverstep.

 

Thanks, B.T.

BIG THUNDER II Enthusiast

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Thanks, B.T.

 

You're welcome. I was remiss in not complementing you on your excellent taste in vehicles. Nice Fury. Here is one of my "oldies".

 

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4x4LJB Enthusiast

4x4LJB

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1963?

 

What's under the hood? 383, 413, 426, 426 Max Wedge?

BIG THUNDER II Enthusiast

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1963?

 

What's under the hood? 383, 413, 426, 426 Max Wedge?

 

1963 426 Max Wedge. My dad and I ran it in 1963-65 with pretty good success. Unfortunately, it is long gone.

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