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Old 07-22-2005, 09:23 PM   #1
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Anyone seen one before? I want to get one installed on my car. i drive an infiniti i30t, same platform as the nissan maxima se.

The infiniti dealer quoted me about $300 for the hardware/wiring/etc...and 3 hrs labor for an SUV. Sounds like it'll cost about $500-600. I need to call back and ask if they'll do it for my car.

I found this site with hitches. Does anyone have any experience installing a hitch? It says all of it is bolt-on, no welding. And pricing is a lot cheaper than what the dealer quoted. I also have the option of bringing in everything to the dealer and they said they'll install it and only charge labor costs...but 3 hrs? The site says an amateur will install it in 50 minutes.

http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp...finiti&t1=&h=e



i feel like this bunny when it comes to hitches. lol.
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Old 07-22-2005, 09:42 PM   #2
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Anyone seen one before? I want to get one installed on my car. i drive an infiniti i30t, same platform as the nissan maxima se.

The infiniti dealer quoted me about $300 for the hardware/wiring/etc...and 3 hrs labor for an SUV. Sounds like it'll cost about $500-600. I need to call back and ask if they'll do it for my car.

I found this site with hitches. Does anyone have any experience installing a hitch? It says all of it is bolt-on, no welding. And pricing is a lot cheaper than what the dealer quoted. I also have the option of bringing in everything to the dealer and they said they'll install it and only charge labor costs...but 3 hrs? The site says an amateur will install it in 50 minutes.

http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp...finiti&t1=&h=e




i feel like this bunny when it comes to hitches. lol.


i have a friend thatworks for uhaul installin hitches.. he is in south NJ.. if youwant i can ask him if he can helpyou out ( for a small fee ofcourse)
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Old 07-22-2005, 09:59 PM   #3
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i have a friend thatworks for uhaul installin hitches.. he is in south NJ.. if youwant i can ask him if he can helpyou out ( for a small fee ofcourse)
sure! PM his contact info. i really appreciate it!
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Old 07-22-2005, 11:59 PM   #4
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Bolt on.....follow the directions and do it. If you can take the body off your bike and change the oil you can do this.
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Old 07-23-2005, 03:44 AM   #5
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Its so freaking easy to do man. It helps to have an impact wrench though... I did mine in a bout an hour and a half. I recommend getting the no cut wiring harness!! you just plug it into the rear tail lights, and hide the wires in the panels and your done!! putting the hitch on involved, removing a couple bolts (which were rusted of course so i had to use my impact wrench. holding the hitch up without any bolts in was the hardest part... put 4 bolts in and your done.. presto.
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Old 07-23-2005, 08:35 AM   #6
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Hey song if you go get the parts we can do the install at my shop in milltown. I have the impact wrench, and all the air tools your gonna need. Also don't forget a toque wrench.

I was able to install my hitch on my truck in about an hour.

My fee is only a 6 pack of beer.
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