i bent down a aftermarket factory made hitch on my 66 c20 years ago pulling a bobcat on a trailer. it's a scary thing. most people prob don't load them down, and on a c10 it would prob fishtail down the road if it was loaded too heavy. yes, it was overloaded on tonge weight quite a bit, though. that's why i went all out on the one on my 64 c20 now. i pull a lot of heavy stuff and i don't want to worry about it. the one i made for my 63 stepside is a lot lighter but i won't be doing any heavy towing with it. just maybe my alum enclosed trailer or a smaller one.