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Originally Posted by LeMansX5
OEM hitch is more expensive because it comes with new reinforcement for inside the rear bumper. You remove the original and change it with what comes with hitch. OEM hitch does not cost much if you buy at discount and install yourself, which seems like you did anyway.
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Agreed. That and the factory hitch package comes with all the wiring and module that's an absolute necessity to properly wire up lights. Can't imagine trying to do it by splicing into the factory harness at UHaul.
Also. the factory hitch installation doesn't require drilling holes in the chassis whhich is an ivitation to void the factory rust protection warranty.
Finally, there's no way I'd rate that hitch for 6,000 lbs, knowing that my factory hitch is rated just a bit high and is held in place with 14 bolts installed in 3 planes (horizontally, top down, and back to front.)