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Originally Posted by Riggodeaux
Doesn't look like OEM, as you can see by comparing to the pictures and diagrams in the long DIY thread. I expect it is a UHaul-sold aftermarket, though it does look better than most aftermarket in actually mounting to the unibody through left and ride side 'supports,' the two shafts in your picture. What does the fine print on the sticker on the right side claim? Just your standard suit-avoidance warnings, or does it claim hitch and trailer weight ratings?
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As noted above, it is a Curt. Those aren't supports, those are the collapsible bumper struts. This hitch is mounted only to the sheet metal, at least in the same location as the OE hitch but without the reinforcements.
OP, if you don't find an OE hitch, a hitch with the longitudinal strut running forward to reduce flex would be better than this style, as long as it also mounted to the sheet metal where this one does (they don't all do so).
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