TGL Hitch Step, Trailer Hitch Step, Tow Hitch Step, Hitch Bump Step for 2 inch Receivers. Hitch Bumper Guard is Compatible with Jeep, Ford, Toyota Vehicles with 2 inch receivers.

I added this bumper-guard step, after my new car got rear-ended ("People, put down your cell phones, and JUST DRIVE ! "). I had just installed a hitch (for a bike rack, at times), so figured I'd add something to the hitch, that might add some 'protection'. I decided to add this bumper guard, hitch step. It doubles as a step, making it easier reach the roof. Handy, when it comes to SUV's. I looked at several models. This one had slightly raised traction stubs/bars, on BOTH the top and bottom sides (some others, only had it on one side) , allowing you to flip it to whichever side you want up. Flipping it, will raise/lower the top height about 1.5". You can also attach a recovery tow strap, if you ever need to. This thing is STOUT. It weighs about 15 lbs. Installing it, took a little force. It was super tight, going into a U-Haul type hitch (Draw-tite). I sprayed the end with silicone spray, and that helped. Some folks have said theirs fit too loose. With all the hitch brands out there, the 'fit' of this item is going to vary. It's to be expected, as hitch measurement tolerances are going to vary. So use some duck tape or shims, etc., or some lubricant spray ... to take care of it being too loose or too tight. Add a hitch tightener, if it helps. All, are cheap solutions. I chose this one, because it looked better ... as it's more rounded on the corners, less pointy. It already looks a bit ... 'unique', so I was looking for something that didn't look too weird. This fits the bill. I added some red tape strips around the outside edges, with a zip-tie to keep the tape from getting thrashed, at the car wash. I added a hitch pin lock, and a hitch tightener (tons of both, sold on Amazon). If a tank hit this thing, it would tear off the hitch, before loosening this hitch step. I mounted it to a dual hitch mount, which allows me to attach a trailer, or cargo basket down below (after removing my bumper-guard, first), and a bike rack up above. I added a chromed Skull hitch cover (and another hitch lock), to keep the upper hole covered, when not in use. Some reviewers complained of early rust. I have none. Even after several months of heavy rain. I'll spray it with a Rustoleum type paint, if/when it shows rust. Try this bumper guard hitch step, you'll like it ! It might take a few days for the overall appearance to grow on you, but then you'll realize how unique/cool it looks. And big-city folks ... this will keep other drivers off your rear bumper, when they're 'attempting' to park.

Heavy duty and sturdy fits well and receiver worth the $$

I like the step hitch plus works good with tow ropes

Well built hitch step. Recommend using a anti-rattle hitch clamp with this product to make it super solid.

It’s beefy and not overly obtrusive at the same time. It will definitely defend your back bumper from parking lot idiots and it is a very functional step for me. It is a completely solid piece of cast steel, even the receiver shank is solid. My one complaint is the fit, it floats around a bit too much which causes it to audibly knock around inside the receiver tube while driving around; you can hear it inside the cab with the windows closed. I used a roll of 3M furniture protector felt tape padding around the shank to eliminate the slack and the knocking noises.

It’s bomb proof. The only issue is the one that many others have discussed. The insert is a sloppy fit. Some have talked about using tape or wooden shims to take up the slack but don’t want band aids that I’ll have to keep replacing. I have a 120 volt stick welder so what I did was take 5/64 6013 rod and ran two narrow beads lengthwise two on three of the four sides of the insert. then made my adjustments by adding metal or taking it off with a grinder to get the fit I wanted. I also put a small stop on it so the hitch stops on the hole I use when I slide it in. I prefer it all the way in and at the lowest configuration. I use it on my 3/4 ton e-250 work van and I’m in and out of it many times a day and sometimes not all the way in to grab something so I don’t want to be hitting my legs on it. It’ll take so time to get used to it being there but it’s already making things a lot easier. Before I put this on I had to enter the back of the van on my knees then stand up. It sits too high to step into it without this step. I love it.

I agree with other reviewers that there is more play when inerted into the hitch. My Toyota 4Runner in no exception to that. I saw at least 3 reviewers that complained about the fit. However i used an approach i have used for other applications that easily tighte ed the fit by installing the hitch, inserting the locking pin, and while holding the step up so the gap is on the underside pound in the narrow edge of a wooden door shim int the gap until it goes as far as possible. Then press down on the shim breaking it off nearly flush to the bottom edge of the reciever. This will dramatically tighten the fit. When you need to change the hitch you can repeat the procedure. A pack of door shims is cheap and they will not scratch the steel. The shim insert will swell and shrink slightly with moist and dry climate but will easily be removed regardless. Because of this easy fix i give the heavy and sturdy design 5 stars. I also live in Minnesota so rust is to be expected and will give its appearance character.

I love this thing. First, it weighs a ton and serves as a great kettle bell when not in the receiver--seriously, you can swing it from hand to hand and get a great shoulder workout. Did I mention how heavy duty this is? Also, pretty badass, far classier than those tacky scrotums people hang from their hitches. Other than the 'punch out a tailgaters headlight or radiator' function, it is really a perfect step for me. I am 6' and can easily hop up on it and reach everything in the bed without dropping the tailgate. It does fit loose in the receiver, as one other reviewer noted, a little tape tightens everything up.