How to Keep Exhaust Pipe from Rubbing Against Curt Trailer Hitch # 13841 on a 2004 Nissan Frontier

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I just bought this hitch and the side bracket rubs on the exhaust pipe. I have read on some forums that this is common with this truck. What is the workaround?

asked by: Greg T

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My contact at Curt said that you will need to manipulate your exhaust to fit around the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13841. This can be accomplished by either bending the hangers that are holding your exhaust or possibly getting longer hangers.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 2

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Answer 7

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How to Keep Exhaust Pipe from Rubbing Against Curt Trailer Hitch # 13841 on a 2004 Nissan Frontier

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