I like the removal of the stairs.
I always hated the location, the loss of floor space, and the lack of space for the passenger seat.
I would get some frame rails that fit into the original frame rails, and overlap the back 3 feet into the originals. This will give you a solid platform to start building from without having to worry about it being strong enough.
My 92 Ford B700 had 10 1/4 inch tall frame rails.
My 92 TC2000 had 9 7/8 inch tall frame rails.
My 76 Dodge D600 had 9 1/2 tall frame rails.
For the record, no bumper mounted trailer hitch is made to take more than around 600 pounds of weight. Trailer weight is completely different.
Nat
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