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1988 Nissan Multi
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

Part Number: e98869
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from etrailer. etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" part number e98869 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Tows up to 5,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, and utility trailers with ease
  • Holds up to 500 lbs (TW): Works with bike racks, cargo carriers, and other Class III gear
  • Bolt-On Installation: Mounts directly to frame using included hardware—no welding required
  • Durable Matte Black Finish: Powder coat over base coat resists rust and hides dirt and scuffs
  • Weight Distribution Ready: Boosts capacity to 8,000 lbs GTW and 800 lbs TW when using WD system
Made in USA

Features to know about

Add More Utility for Everyday Towing: Class III Receiver with 5,000 lbs Capacity

This hitch gives your vehicle versatile hauling power for both work and play. With a 2" x 2" receiver opening and a 5,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight rating (8,000 lbs when used with weight distribution), it’s ready for small campers, boats, or utility trailers. The 500 lbs tongue weight capacity (800 lbs with weight distribution) also makes it strong enough to handle bike racks and cargo carriers without worry.

Install It Yourself in the Driveway: Bolt-On, No-Weld Design

You don’t need a lift or special tools to install this hitch. It bolts directly to the frame using factory holes—no welding or drilling required. The complete hardware kit and instructions come in the box so you can do the job on your own time with basic tools. Once it’s bolted in place, you’ll have a solid mount point for towing gear or racks without modifying your vehicle.

Keep It Looking Good Over Time: Matte Black Powder Coat Finish

The fully welded steel construction is finished in a matte black powder coat that’s both rugged and corrosion resistant. The finish isn’t just about protection—it also hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than glossy coatings while blending cleanly with the rest of your vehicle. The sturdy square-tube design gives it strength and a subtle, factory-style look that stays sharp even after heavy use.

Side-by-side comparison of matte carbide black and glossy black trailer hitch finishes showing the matte’s textured, non-reflective surface next to a smooth, shiny gloss finish.

Close-up comparison of matte carbide black and glossy black hitch finishes showing textured matte coating beside smooth, reflective gloss surface.

Count on Proven Strength: Precision Robotic Welding for Reliable Performance

Every weld on this hitch is laid down by precision robotic equipment to ensure consistent alignment and durability. That means you get a tight fit to the frame and dependable performance whether you’re towing or carrying gear on rough roads. It’s built to handle real-world use day after day, backed by a limited lifetime warranty for peace of mind.

Specs

Receiver Opening

  • Size: 2" x 2"

Class Rating

  • Rating: Class III

Weight Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight (GTW): 5,000 lbs
  • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 8,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight (TW): 500 lbs
  • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 800 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

e98869 etrailer Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver - 2" - Matte Black Carbide

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Installation Details E98869 Installation instructions

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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.

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Could only get 2 bolts on the left bar as you look at it from the reciever, a bit off

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Mike L.

9/18/2025

When a trailer hitch is constructed, the manufacturer uses softer steel in the side plates as opposed to the harder steel used in the crossbar and receiver tube. This allows the hitch to flex along with the vehicle to a certain degree. This flexibility can unfortunately also allow the hitch to get slightly bent out of position during shipping and handling. The good news is that it's very easy to fix this if you know a few tricks as shown in the article I've linked for you.



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Good morning,
Thank you for an easy use
product.
Plus is that it looks nice too.



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Fantastic product easy installation



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I received my hitch and wiring harness kit for my 2019 Frontier within a few days after ordering. The items were well packaged, and nothing was damaged. The install instructions/video on your website were spot on. I had the whole thing installed and ready to go in less than an hour. Fit and finish of the etrailer hitch is very nice for the price. I would definitely recommend etrailer.com to others.

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Mathew

7/31/2021

Still looks great and have had no issues.



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Working from the floor of my garage with no need to jack up vehicle. placed the hitch on a couple buckets slid it under my truck and attached the hitch with the 6 bolts. Torque the bolts to specs, half hour and done. Truck is a 2025 Nissan frontier. Very pleased with the hitch and ease of install.



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I thought I might show this receiver trailer I just received from your company.
Picture shows that left side lines up but right side doesn't. I'm fixing to go to
a machinist to slightly bend this part. It's so difficult for me to put it up then
remove to straighten then put back on.

What are your thoughts? I prefer not to return as I broke the box up already.



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I received the new hitch from e-trailer within a couple of days of ordering. I was able to install it the next day. My old hitch had a plate welded to it. I ground that off and bolted it to the new hitch. Everything went smoothly. The old bolts came out and the new hitch fit. I put "never seize" on the new bolts to be sure they would come out if ever needed.



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Went in great! Be ready to torque the bolts down!! If you are installing on the ground torqing the the bolts can be tough.



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Fits Excellent like oem .
Good quali
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The trailer itself is fine. Unfortunately, this company doesn't believe in packaging their products properly or using a quality shipper. Not only ly did this take forever to arrive, the frame of the product was bent on arrival, and I can't bolt all of the screws to my truck frame. Really Unfortunate, when this part is this pricey. This is completely unacceptable.

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Katrina B.

3/29/2022

Often times when the holes of the hitch and the vehicle do not line up, it is because the hitch has flexed during shipping. Because a hitches mounting brackets are made from mild steel, the mounting brackets can flex during shipping. If the entire hitch was rigid steel, there would be a greater chance of the hitch being damaged and experiencing stress cracks. I do have a link below for your future reference.



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Fits my 2026 Nissan PRO4X perfect.



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Great quality, It fit perfectly in my 2024 nissan frontier



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Ordered the hitch on Sunday, shipped on Monday, received it on Wednesday. Installed it Wednesday night in the dark between rain showers. Only took about a half hour to install. Very happy so far.



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Hitch was quickly received after ordering and installed without any issues on my 2018 Nissan Frontier Pro4X Crew Cab. I preferred this model for the cost savings and I did not need a bracket or mount for the 7 way plug on the hitch since I mounted it in the bumper.



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Excellent product. The red arc controll er



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HITCH DID NOT HAVE ATTACHMENT FOR ELECTRICAL PLUG.



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Mine was bent almost half inch in, on one of the tab with the 3 holes to mount to the frame. Used a 4x4 and a bottle jack to get it straight enough to mount...



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Just received the hitch on my front porch. Box was pretty beaten up, but it took me about 30 minutes to install it myself perfect fit. Glad I did not spend the money on an OEM hitch.



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Unfortunately hitch never made it on the truck. The frame is too far gone to be safe



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Great hitch, towed a RAV4 on trailer across US with it. No problems.

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Reed

4/23/2026

Still working great with no abnormal signs of cracking or fatigue from towing. Paint is not rusting either.



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Excellent product and service. UPS damaged in shipping and etrailer sent a replacement the next day. Perfect fit! I give 5 Stars and totally recommend. Thank you etrailer! Dennis



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Hi Nick, The trailer hitch that I ordered for my 2025 Nissan Pro4x truck fit PERFECT!! Thank you for helping me match up a wiring harness which was a simple plug & play option. Many Thanks, Gene Hartin



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Hitch looks great on my 2024 Nissan Frontier. The mat black finish matches the bumper perfectly, looks OEM. Installation took me about 15 minutes by myself using a block of wood and a floor jack. Shipping was on time and price was right.

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Brian

6/21/2026

No issues, still working as advertised. Finish has no rust after a northeast salty winter.



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Great hitch. Very nice finish, included hardware worked great, simple installation. Shipping was very fast! This is my second etrailer hitch and definitely will not by my last.
Note: Only thing I did different was I purchased a factory Nissan harness, I think its paying extra for.

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Erik

6/10/2026

This hitch has been used a lot and without fail. Its even been used by a tow company to pull me out of a ditch! Unfortunate situation, but was the ultimate test.

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Kate F.

6/10/2026

@Erik I am glad this hitch could assist in getting you out of your unfortunate situation Erik!


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Great business parts easy to locate. Been ordering from etrailer for years. This was delivered in few days had communication from purchase to delivery. Constant updates and support for diy people who are interested in quality products and saving money.took longer to unbox than to install by myself using a jack. Literally 15 min. Thank you.

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James D.

5/27/2026

Welcome back James and we appreciate you choosing etrailer! Thanks for providing the feedback and details to your experience. 15 min install, sounds like it was smooth and easy. Reach out if you need anything in the future.


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