Recommend Trailer Hitch for a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 8' Bed with Service Body

Updated 12/01/2025 | Published 03/30/2021

Question:

I have a Service body on my 2003 chevy Im having a hard time finding specs on Hitches I have a service body bumper so its lower and hangs out further. Thank You

asked by: Riley R

Expert Reply:

The best trailer hitch option we offer for a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 8' Bed with Service Body is the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver part # BWHDRH25187. This hitch is designed for models with a deep drop tube bumper so it will have the best chance of clearing the service body.

The distance from the top of the mounting flange to the top of the receiver tube is 5.65".

expert reply by: Conner L

B&W Hitch Drop Depth for 03 Chevy
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Adam

11/30/2025

I see you have provided the vertical drop distance. Can you provide the horizontal distance from the last bolt hole to the end of the receiver tube?

Jerred H.

12/1/2025

@Adam I messaged B&W and they said it is 11 3/4" from the end of the 2" receiver to the rear mounting hole on the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver item # BWHDRH25187.

Adam

12/1/2025

@JerredH Thanks for providing this!