My 61 has a step bumper with a 2.5" ball mounted directly to it. It is pretty strong. I am not going to haul a big boat on it, but it totes a small trailer with yard waste or a 4 wheeler just fine. I am not sure if it is an "advisable" setup and I am sure someone will clue me in. It works for what I use it for, it is a nice enough set up.
