Shocked the hitch isn't integrated into the bumper instead of what looks like an add on
you could integrate the the hitch, but then it would still be in the same spot, unless you hacked up the frame to make room. There’s been a few different variations but this seems to be the most logical and strongest. You can get a blank plate if you care about that little bit of clearance. I think I prefer to have it hanging at the lowest point on the bumper, I know what I’m scraping and can easily remove it to touch it up or have it coated again