My Purchase: Nissan Frontier

nhfirefighter13 · 02-14-2005, 9:02 AM

Ahhh. Mine involved drilling. The installer wasn't impressed.

colryn · 02-14-2005, 9:10 AM

My frontier came with the factory hitch. I have no idea what the capabilities are? I do not plan on trailering anything so I guess it is no big deal but it would be nice to know what it is capable of.

DEPO · 02-14-2005, 8:39 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

My frontier came with the factory hitch. I have no idea what the capabilities are? I do not plan on trailering anything so I guess it is no big deal but it would be nice to know what it is capable of.

Here is the magic questions.....

4 banger or 6?

4X4 or 4X2?

Supercharged or Not

Off Road Package or not?

colryn · 02-14-2005, 9:11 PM

SE V6. 4x2
I do not know if it is off-road package or not. It does have big tires - 255/65/16. It sits up high and the dealer said something about skid plates installed.

DEPO · 02-14-2005, 9:44 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

SE V6. 4x2
I do not know if it is off-road package or not. It does have big tires - 255/65/16. It sits up high and the dealer said something about skid plates installed.

Chances are you have the off road package.... yes they put them on non-4x4 trucks... looks cool.

If you have the 3.3 V-6 and a 2 inch receiver, which if factory I believe that is all they make....

You can tow up to 4,800-5,000 lbs....

No to be realistic, you are probably talking about 3,700 lbs which is plenty for a bike trailer and some toys.

This is what I am looking at information, so do not take me as an expert... make sure you double check before dropping a bobcat on the back of the thing.

And when I say Bobcat, I do not mean the furry type

CBR Riding Fool · 02-15-2005, 3:43 AM

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Originally Posted by colryn

SE V6. 4x2
I do not know if it is off-road package or not. It does have big tires - 255/65/16. It sits up high and the dealer said something about skid plates installed.

I have the XE V6 crew Cab Longbed 4X2. Auto 5000lbs, Manual 3500 lbs

I got a reciever from Uhaul. Had to drill 2 holes in the frame to mount it plus remove the bumper. I Installed it in less then an hour.

CBR Riding Fool · 02-15-2005, 3:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DEPO

Mine had no drilling involved.... but with the box frames... you have to get these bolts slid down the box frame and dropped in the hole.... one of them about a foot and a half down the frame.

I had to drill from under it. I used a magnet on a stick to postion the bolt in the frame rail. I'm failing to under stand why so many people had problems installing these. It was easy.

colryn · 02-15-2005, 8:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DEPO

Chances are you have the off road package.... yes they put them on non-4x4 trucks... looks cool.

If you have the 3.3 V-6 and a 2 inch receiver, which if factory I believe that is all they make....

You can tow up to 4,800-5,000 lbs....

No to be realistic, you are probably talking about 3,700 lbs which is plenty for a bike trailer and some toys.

This is what I am looking at information, so do not take me as an expert... make sure you double check before dropping a bobcat on the back of the thing.

And when I say Bobcat, I do not mean the furry type

I have no plans of hauling a big trailer anytime soon. The main reason I got it was to carry stuff from the old house to the new house when it is complete. I also wanted to be able to carry the bike if need be. I assumed that the truck was able to do this. It is a short bed but looks like the bike will just fit if the tailgate is left open.

So far, I am enjoying the truck. The engine has planty of power and runs strong. My only complaint is the gas milage. I traded my 03 Civic for this thing. My Civic got 38mpg. I think the truck is getting about 15mpg. This is hurting my wallet.