When you refer to the inpact absorbers (there are TWO) and the bumper brace, sounds like we are talking about three pieces here.

After my hitch install, I have FOUR pieces left as extra.

1) Long big heavy metal piece that hugs around and clips onto the INSIDE of the rear bumper with the plastic fastners only.

2) Left inpact absorber

3) Right inpact absorber

4) The metal brace that connects (2) and (3) which is about 3 feet in length

So post hitch install, there are these FOUR pieces that are extra and can be tossed? If there is any confusion I can post pics of them. Please confirm. Thanks!