Purpose of the center bolt on rear bumper

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misfit77

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I have a 2014 Express 4x4 that has a center bolt on the rear bumper.
This bolt has a rubber cap.
I have a factory tow hitch and it appears that this bolt goes nowhere.

I am looking to mount a slim LED light bar in this location but the bolt head is in the way. I want to remove the bolt.

Anyone else know if this bolt serves a purpose other than after market hitches?

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i have seen 2 types of oem hitches.

Mine looks like this
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I do not have the sway controller that looks like this.

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Sorry for my ignorance.

My hitch is a Uhaul after market.
Makes me wonder where the factory one went.
The bolt has a purpose and is not the nice flush one from RAM.

I guess, I will have to get creative in my install.
 
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