Is Tow Hitch Permanently Connected to Rear Frame?

[Silver Storm]

Can anyone confirm if the tow hitch is permanently connected to the rear frame (I think it is but not 100% sure). I'd like to know if the tow hitch can be removed (without cutting) for aesthetics purposes. Thanks!

 

[pirates712]

It is part of the frame

 

[Garauld]

I saw it was welded to the frame.

 

[Silver Storm]

OK, that's what I thought, thanks for the confirmation. Damn there goes that mod idea

 

[Mike'sGX]

I recently saw pictures of a GX550 with no rear hitch receiver and a solid rear bumper. I think it was a China model.

 

[Silver Storm]

I recently saw pictures of a GX550 with no rear hitch receiver and a solid rear bumper. I think it was a China model.

it’s a crying shame that you can’t get the same as what they have over in Asia.