B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch BWHDRH25198 - What Is Distance From Flange To Top Of Receiver Tube?
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/19/2025
Question:
Hi I’m looking for information on the bandw deep hitch . BWHDRH25198. With the customer bumper on the back I’m worried about hitch clearance. What’s the measurements from frame mounting surface to top of hitch square tube?
asked by: Doug L
Expert Reply:
Hello Doug, thanks for reaching out. In regards to the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver # BWHDRH25198 the distance from the mounting surface to the top of the receiver tube is 7.9". Take a look at the picture I included.
The # BWHDRH25198 will fit the 1983 Chevy C/K series pickup with the 8' bed.
What are you going to be using the hitch for?
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B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
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- For Towing
- Class V
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 16000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1600 lbs WD TW
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Jesse M.
9/2/2025
Hi Doug, how did the hitch work out for your Chevy pickup with the 8' bed? I'm curious to know if the clearance was sufficient with your bumper. Your experience could really help others with similar setups.