Restoring Weld Nuts to Install a Trailer Hitch for 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
Hi, just bought a used 1997 Nissan Pathfinder and need to put ahitch on it. i took it to u-haul where I was to pay for the hitch and installation. When I got there the guys at the tregister not mechanics said the bolts were too rusty and sent me away. I need to know what I can do.
asked by: Tony
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13088. I have included installation instructions as well.
I have included a video showing the installation of the hitch on a similar vehicle and a video showing how to clean the weld nuts in the frame of your vehicle.
You will need to check the installation points under the vehicle in the frame. If the weld nuts are rusty you will need to clean them and work properly sized bolts into them until you can easily install the hitch.
If you cannot get the nuts to accept a bolt, a tap will be needed to open the weld nuts for hitch installation.
If you need wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector # 118361 for Hidden Hitch # 70609. I have also included a link to the instructions.
Some accessories you might be interested in are the Ball Mount 3/4 inch Rise or 2 inch Drop, 7,500 pounds # C45010 and the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Flush Design for 2 inch Trailer Hitches # e98880.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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