Trailer hitch with factory bumper

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MikeB

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Which bolt-in trailer hitches will work with the bumper in the photo below? Looking to rent a 5x8 U-Haul trailer when we move to a new house this fall. Truck is a C10 with base suspension (3+1 leafs), and I don't have any idea how much weight it can tow. All comments and pictures welcomed!

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My c10 has the same bumper as yours with what i believe to be a factory hitch but i dont think i have a picture.
 

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well your door jamb should provide your safe towing info, but it will be understated for stability or not including trailer brakes.
 

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This here would be the perfect application for a stainless bumper hitch. Too bad they don't make them anymore.

Most receiver hitches should work with the 'sport' rear bumper, it will just hang out way past the license plate. I used to have a Curt brand (I think) receiver on my C10 with a sport bumper, I'll see if I can dig up a picture of what it looked like.
 

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