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Hitch skid plate - Useful or gimmick

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I had never seen Hitch Skid Plate until an add popped up on my socials. Initially I thought it may be a good idea but as I thought about it I started thinking doesn't it just cut down the departure angle. Anyone have thoughts or experience with them?

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gimmick that worsens departure angle

I grind my '99 4runner hitch every weekend stepping up boulders
on the way to my cabin. little grinding underside of hitch...loves it

if I added that thing I'd get hung up
 

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need to do this in the sky high movie "bruce campbell" voice "side .... kick" > gimmick

 
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