OE hitch is way more robust than anything aftermarket. There is just no discussion there. It’s all about tongue weight. And the way the OE goes into factory frame rails and bolts through, means the its tongue is that much more secure.

It’s all about the weakest link. And the weakest link on aftermarket would be the way it attaches to the car. Anyway, I don’t think you will have instant failure with an aftermarket hitch, but if you can get an OE for reasonable money, do it. There is no question that it’s better no matter what you throw at it. It’s just solid with no reported failures as far as i remember.

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