I've studied that Reese 45299 and install instr.I wore the hitch out on my 05 and installed a Reese 45299. At the time I didn’t want a 2.5” hitch so I had a sleeve welded in it. It worked great and didn’t hang low.
I've studied that Reese 45299 and install instr.
Did You install it yourself ?
Looks like ya got to unbolt and raise up the pickup bed with a 2" block of wood to install and completely remove the factory round rear cross member
.