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Code: 13514
Retail:$271.06
Price:$145.95
Shipping Weight: 32 pounds
Shipping SpecialThis fully welded vehicle trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Gloss powder coat finish and WeatherTite sealed body provide superior corrosion protection.
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Video of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Today on this 2011 Nissan Xterra we are going to be installing Curt hitch part number 13514. Before we get started with the installation we are going to show you a couple of final installed dimensions that are going to help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 18 inches. From the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to measure approximately two inches. Now we will move on to the installation. 00:25
Moving on to the installation the first thing we have done is remove the spare tire so we have some extra working room. I am going to point out the mounting holes that we are going to be using to install the trailer hitch. You can see here towards the end of the frame we have got three bolts holding the bumper on to the frame. We are going to be removing the two lower bolts and using the two weld nuts in the frame as our two rear most attaching points. If we follow forward on the inside of the frame there is an existing weld nut that does not have any hardware in it currently and that will be our third and final attaching point and that is going to be the same on the passenger side of the vehicle as well. 00:58
The first thing we are going to do is remove the two bolts per side of the vehicle. The last thing we want to do before we put the hitch up into position is to clean out the weld nuts in the frame that did not have any existing bolts in them. To do that we are going to use a spray lubricant like a WD-40 and spray the threads down and we are just going to take a wire brush and run that in there. Any vehicle that has seen at least one winter is going to have some road grime or corrosion built up into the weld nuts and doing the cleaning process is going to make the ing of our new bolts much easier. You may need to do this a couple of times but once those are cleaned you can put the hitch up. Into the two weld nuts at the end of the frame we are going to be using the new 14 millimeter bolts along with the lock washer and into the forward weld nut we are going to be using the new 12 millimeter bolts along with the conical tooth washer and then with all of the bolts in place and tightened down we are going to go back through and torque each one of the bolts down. You will want to verify with the directions the specific torque rating for each of the bolts. Then with all of the bolts torqued down our installation is complete. That will conclude the installation of Curt hitch part number 13514.
2005 - 2012 Nissan Xterra All Models
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (31 Customer Reviews)
by: JD05/23/2011
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Hitch installed easily on 2007 xterra. Looks great. Has higher tow rating than other hitches and does not require spacers behind hitch mounting holes. Definetly recommend.15180
by: Steve M01/18/2011
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Great Fit! I have purchased a couple of hitches from etrailer and have never been disappointed. You take care of your customers and keep in touch with delivery info. This hitch was a perfect fit for the xTerra, but because of time constraints, I had the hitch installed by my Nissan dealer. I would have done it myself, if only I had more free time. I will say the dealer had me in and out in minutes. Keep up your great attention to your customers!5657
by: Ryan B01/27/2012
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Fit perfectly on my '08 Xterra. Great looking hitch and the step platform is an easy way to reach stuff on the roof. The video mentions it's helpful to have a second set of hands.... I did it by myself but it was tough getting it around the muffler and took three times as long. Etrailer shipped my part and emailed the tracking number within a few hours of my order. It showed up as scheduled, well packaged and as described. Thanks!30467
by: Mario M12/22/2011
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Product arrived all in tact and quick, especially since it was during the Holidays. It was easy and quick to install with a little bit of help from youtube including the wiring. Did it by myself and in less than an hour. Searched a lot of different sites but I felt more comfortable with them and glad I did!28528
by: Reed B.12/21/2011
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Its a great hitch and I love it. It works perfectly for what I am using it for, which is towing my dirt bike to and from the track. I also received it in the mail way faster than I thought I would, ordered it on Monday and was at my house by Thursday. But it was a little harder to put on than I expected. Other than that great product!28432
by: Gary S12/10/2011
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Great hitch. Exactly as described, installed with ease. eTrailer service is the best. Shipped my stuff early just because, free shipping, great website with training videos and everything you need to find what you want.27962
by: guts10/31/2011
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Fit very well and instructions were easy to follow.26359
by: Kevin H.10/20/2011
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Perfect fit and ease of install. Excellent shipping and fast.25851
by: John P.10/07/2011
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I've ordered two other hitches from etrailer.com . Prices are low and shipping is quick. Upon receiving the Curt hitch, I was impressed with the packaging and quality of the finish. Installation on my 2011 Xterra took a tad less than an hour. I lowered the spare but left the exhaust and had no problem with the tailpipe. Driver's side plate required a bit of bending to fit in the required space. Fit was very tight and required rubber mallet tapping to line up the bolt holes but once in place did not move making a one person installation possible. Tightening the bolts was awkward but an air ratchet made it easier. I like the step on top of the receiver that allows roof access. I will cover with a non skid surface. I'd say the toughest part was removing the original bumper bolts- they are on TIGHT! Overall the curt 13514 is a solid nice looking hitch that is easy enough for a DIY install. This one had a higher capacity than the other brands and cost far less. If you have an Xterra I'd recommend it.25241
by: Doug B.10/03/2011
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I recently purchased a receiver hitch for my 2008 Nissan Xterra from you. I was amazed how easily the receiver was to install. Instructions were easy to comprehend as well. Thanks for carrying products relevant to your customer's needs and having products that work right. I have attached some pics from the finished install. I will be ordering accessories as I need them from your company as you have always been prompt, thorough and very courteous in all of your correspondence. 25006
by: Laura G.09/23/2011
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Excellent response time and speedy delivery. I would absolutely order from here again. Great customer service and communication. 24406
by: Jim09/04/2011
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Product is well made. The hardest part of the installation is dropping the muffler down so the hitch can be installed. Once that was accomplished the installation was very easy. The item shipped very quickly and arrived in very good condition.23564
by: Bob K.09/04/2011
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It took me about two hours to install this hitch including wiring. The instructional video on the website covers everything you need to know to get the job done with a minimum of stress. (You'll need some half inch tools and a torque wrench.) I had a friend help me get the hitch into position to bolt in. Doing that alone is probably possible but I wouldn't want to do it, it's a snug fit. All in all my experience with etrailer.com was great. Shipping was quick and free and the product was top notch. 23551
by: Stephen08/30/2011
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I installed this hitch receiver on a 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X. Two people are required for sure. Also, simply removing the 3 bolts that support the exhaust per the instructions does nothing. I had to loosen the exhaust in 2 different places in the middle of the vehicle in order to get enough clearance for the hitch. After that, it was easy! Took about 45 minutes total.23166
by: Chuck08/29/2011
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Installation was pretty easy. Only had to bend the two mounting plates in a tiny bit to get them up onto the frame. It fit perfectly and looks good, like original equipment. Have not used it yet to pull anything. Being a steel fabricator I was impressed with the way it was constructed. It is very strong and smooth welds. I could have made it myself but preferred the powder coated finish. 23116
by: Bill C.08/26/2011
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Arrived fast. looked good. Hitch fit very tight and had a terrible time getting holes lined up. Looks like you are pretty much committed to buying a locking hitch pin because of the design. The clip for a regular hitch pin will not fit.22879
by: DT08/17/2011
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Shipping time from etrailer was excellent (ordered on a Tuesday, received on Friday) and the hitch came in looking great. Installation was very easy as there are only 3 bolts on each side of the Xterra that you have to deal with. 2 bolts are existing and one is new for the hitch. Fit is definitely snug so make sure you drop the tail pipe as stated in the instructions. Took a little over an hour to install. Finished installation looks great and I am very happy with the purchase. Installed on 2011 Xterra. 22062
by: Brian B.08/09/2011
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My order came in so much faster than I expected. was a breeze to install this all by myself, and it only took 20 minutes! I am very happy with the way the installation went with this product and it has a higher weight capacity rating than other hitch receivers I found online! Nice peice of equipment Etrailer! Great job on the speedy delivery! Thanks21474
by: Mike Bruneio07/25/2011
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Awesome product, came quickly with good instructions. Needed some umph to get between frame rails. Make sure you have a rubber mallet. Otherwise easy install.20240
by: Shon H07/13/2011
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The product was as advertised. I think that a video of putting the hitch on with out a car rack would be more realistic. Everything fit in place and it looks nice. Packaging broke through the box but all parts were still in good shape. Will be back for more of my towing needs in the future19387
by: RICHARD R. LLEWELLYN06/20/2011
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WENT ON EASY, LOOKS GREAT 17365
by: Alan04/29/2011
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The hitch receiver I purchased seems to be made very good and fits the Xterra well. The only issue was the install did take a little longer than I would have hoped, because either the spare tire must come down or the exhaust does for the hitch to fit up around the spare tire. Installed in aprox. 45 min. Also, allow up to 48 hrs. to leave etrailer. It did take a couple of days to be shipped out from etrailer. Although, if I had to do it over probably would still use etrailer.com - Thanks!!! 12585
by: Steve P.03/30/2011
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I ordered a Curt hitch, because of its looks, strength, and price. I am not disappointed. The hitch shipped as promised and was in excellent shape. The packaging was impressive. I have ordered from other companies and parts would arrive hanging out of the box. The installation instructions were easy to follow and informative. I installed the hitch with no help in no time at all. I am completely satisfied with etrailer.com and will defineitey purchase from them again. It is obvious that they do not cut corners in quality or service before or after the sale.10771
by: Syd O08/11/2010
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Good fit, looks like OEM Easy to install, easier to remove exhaust hanger bracket to complete install. Nice tight fit. No spacers need like the other hitches. Only difference between OEM and this model is that it does not have the rubber step cover. I think some skateboard grip tape would be fine.3344
by: Jeff J02/07/2012
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Product is awsome quality!! 31258
by: Jean01/25/2012
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The item was shipped and delivered quickly. I did the installation with one helper and it went well. The fit was fine, it was just a little tricky to get it into place. It is a snug fit and all the mounting holes lined up correctly. I did not modify the hitch as some other reviewers said they did. My installation took about 2 - 3 hours. Be sure you have the proper tools and torque wrench.30301
by: Sam01/03/2012
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Product came as expected. All hardware was included and directions were easy to follow. I did have a bugger of a time trying to get the existing bolts off of the bumper on the Xterra, but after that it was a piece of cake.29015
by: Richard01/02/2012
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Videos certainly give you more confidence but not necessary for this installation. Straight forward and can be done by one person. If your bumper hasn't had any work done on it and/or was torqued correctly, it should be a breeze. Otherwise, have a breaker bar handy. The fit is very tight and the most difficult step. As previous reviewers pointed out, you'll need a rubber/wood mallet, but you can also use a regular hammer if you protect the metal with a cloth or glove. High quality product, best price available, fast shipping, and great communications from the staff! An overall great experience.28975
by: Dennis H.12/27/2011
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Excellent hitch -- easy to install (7). The video was most helpful. Will recommend these products to everyone. Thank You.28731
by: Chung N. Lee03/26/2011
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A+++++++ 10466
by: Nick04/17/2009
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Great Product-Easy to Install Great1755
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