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Old 07-16-2010, 11:43 AM   #1
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Trailer Hitch Help

Looking to get a hitch on the truck....I'm a trailer hitch newby so I don't know where to begin on this.

I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier, doesn't look to be anything attached to the frame underneath so I'm assuming I need everything...

Any suggestions would be much appreciated

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Old 07-16-2010, 12:09 PM   #2
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There should be trailer hitches available for your make and model that just bolt on. The instructions are very easy to follow and will only require removal of exsisting hardware like the bolts on the bumper bracket for example. Not a tough job at all if you have the tools.
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Old 07-16-2010, 03:16 PM   #3
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Get an estimate for installation at UHaul, and then just buy their parts and install yourself, or with some help here a my shop...... I will also check with John at the Boat Shop here in town to see what he has for attachments. And there's this;
http://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-find...model=Frontier

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Old 07-16-2010, 08:11 PM   #4
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With the help of google, I put one on my crv, bought the parts from uhaul.
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Old 07-16-2010, 09:39 PM   #5
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You probably aleady know this but just in case remember that the ball should be either even or slightly higher than the trailer. You do not want the trailer pointing downward.

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Old 07-16-2010, 10:53 PM   #6
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The ball height is not an issue with the hitch, you can get different size toungues for the right fit.
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Old 07-17-2010, 06:15 PM   #7
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Just go to The Trailer Shop in Danvers and have them do it right.

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