Hitch skid plate - Useful or gimmick

[Rellims]

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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[brumey]

Complete gimmick

 

[127.0.0.1]

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

 

[Desmolicious]

Not only decreases departure angle, but also increases leverage/torque on the hitch assembly when it hits.

Do they make a skid plate to protect their pretty red hitch skid plate? ;p

 

[TrdProGirl84]

I’m gonna go with gimmick.

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