Does Install of Aries AdvantEdge Bull Bar AA89FB Require Removing Tow Hooks

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Is the vehicle able to keep the factory tow hooks with this application?

asked by: Clay

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The install of the Aries AdvantEdge Bull Bar # AA89FB does require removing the factory tow hooks.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The BulletProof Hitches Adjustable Mud Flap System for 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Hitches #BPH36VR requires 1" of space on the ball mount between the hitch receiver and the upright of the ball mount platform.

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hey Justin, so I checked with B and W and they only have fits that run up to 2024 BUT since we know they 2024 and 2025 trucks are unchanged in terms of gooseneck hitches we know the Turnoverball part #BWGNRK1020 is a fit and will work great.

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Hi Micah, Since your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the puck system has a bed less than 8 feet, you will need the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775. Having the slider is the only way to help…

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Answer 6

The differences between the Firestone Ride Rite #F2613 and the Red Label #F2709 for your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed is the air pressure and max weight capacity. The Ride-Rite #F2613 are rated for 5,000lbs and 100 PSI, where the Red Label…

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Answer 7

Hey Silas! I really like the PullRite OEX SuperLite #PUL96ZR for towing with your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a few reasons; it fits directly to your puck system without an adapter, and then the weight of the hitch makes it much easier to get in…

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Answer 8

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 10

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 11

The install of the Aries AdvantEdge Bull Bar #AA89FB does require removing the factory tow hooks.

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Answer 12

Hello Brad, we have exactly what you are looking for! You can use the Curt Adapter Rails #C88KR. This will attach directly to the OEM puck system (the 5 pockets) in the bed of your 2024 Chevy, and it will give you the industry standard rails you can…

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