Date:         Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:30:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for
              hitches?
Comments: To: Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
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I have an OEM hitch which is essentially separate from the bumper. He downside with the European hitches is availability of accessories. The bolt pattern is not compatible with ones in the US. Same deal on the SA hitches. You can buy a bolt receiver hitch but tend to be pricey.

Burley makes a pretty good one for an equally Burley price. Worth it from what people tell me. The receiver on his hitch is designed higher up which will require that you notch your bumper. But that gives you additional clearance off road. He builds a different one for fiberglass bumpers. Saw pics of a special one he made an East Coast Syncro which effectively becomes an inner structure for the bumper.

I wouldn't bother with the types which bolt onto the tow hoops unless your only goal is to tow tiny trailers and keep errant drivers from smashing your back bumpers.

I know Dennis Haynes makes hitches too but have no experience with his products.


Regards,

BenT
sent from my electronic leash
 
On Jun 5, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote: 

> I want to install a internal bumper hitch to my syncro doka-Euro spec
> model- I see on vendor websites that there are different hitches for syncro
> & non syncros, but alas  the pics are not representative of the actual
> hitch, so I can't see what the difference is.  I have a VW hitch on my 2 wd
> 84 westy, & could simply switch them if they are the same, as I won't be
> pulling a trailer w/ my westy anymore or until I get the right hitch for
> the syncro.   FWIW, the 90 syncro has black metal bumpers & no tow hooks
> like my 84.
> 
> Help?
> 
> YMMV,
> 
> Mr.BZ-truck & a tow job
> 
> --
> Tom Buese