CURT 13514 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Select Nissan Xterra

Bought this in anticipation of a boat purchase. Mounted to a 2014 Xterra S. If you don't have time to read the review- this is an outstanding product, buy it. The hitch came in a giant box. I'm not sure what I was expecting but it is quite substantial in person (~40lbs). The finish is a nice durable gloss black. It includes all the hardware you need and replaces the crappy factory bumper bolts with grade 10! Installation was seriously a breeze. You need a 19mm and 22mm socket. A breaker bar helps get the old factory bolts out but probably isn't necessary. You also need a torque wrench because the 19mm bolts get torqued to 86 ft-lb and the 22mm get torqued to 136 ft-lb. You can rent this from autozone for free (deposit only). I recommend also applying antiseize to the threads as per usual with anything automotive or any metal on metal hardware application. If you watch youtube vids, there is one kid that tells you to drop the bumper, and even the company recommends dropping the rear most exhaust bracket which requires a 12mm wrench. Dropping the bumper is completely and thoroughly unnecessary and probably harmful since this thing bolts over it in some areas so that's a no brainer. I actually recommend against dropping the exhaust bracket as well, as not only is this entirely unnecessary but it also can make installation harder. In my case, I installed this alone and not on a lift. There isn't a ton of room but once you finagle the passenger side bracket around the exhaust, then the exhaust tip almost acts like a third hand to help hold up the passenger side of the hitch (you can kind of rest it on the exhaust tip). From there install was very easy since the holes are all threaded with nuts that are fixed in place in the frame channel (no back up wrench required). One thing to be mindful of is the hole closest to the front of the truck on each side, the one for the 19mm bolt, may be tight to threat the bolt into since if you didn't have a hitch then this will have been open to the elements and there might be some rust on the threads. I would recommend coating the bolt with antiseize and then working it back and forth to clean up the threads prior to trying to use it to mount the hitch. The finished product looks really sharp and even gives you a new step to access the roof from the back of the vehicle. I am very happy with the hitch and would definitely recommend this over any other offering aside from a dedicated off road tube bumper with an integrated hitch or something of that sort. Big props to Curt for offering such a beautiful, well made in the USA, hitch with quality hardware that is an absolute straight up bolt up job with no other need for modification or fabrication. The price is definitely excellent besides!

I installed on a 2008 Xterra - fits perfectly. This is a well made and designed product that comes with very good instructions. There is also an easy to follow YouTube video to install as well. I read a lot of the reviews for this product before purchasing. I decided to purchase with the understanding that it may be difficult to install. My mechanical abilities are low. I have tools and ability to do basic maintenance on vehicles. The instructions state to remove bracket for exhaust before installing. I did NOT do this. It isn't required, it may be a little tighter to install the hitch receiver but still is doable. I think it would be more work to remove and reinstall the exhaust bracket. To remove the old bolts weren't too hard except for one by the exhaust which was tighter. Probably due to the heat from the exhaust pipe. The fit for the hitch receiver was perfect not too tight or lose. I did use some WD40 on the ends and on the frame just to make it slightly easier to maneuver it in place. Once in place you finger tighten the 2 smaller bolts in place to hold the hitch receiver in place. Once that is done the rest is easy just install new bolts and tighten.

This hitch was installed on a 2008 Nissan Xterra S.The trailer hitch was shipped quickly, but as many others have noted was poking through the box on arrival. It was an exact fit between the frame rails and I required a friend's help to maneuver it into place after a) dropping the spare b) lowering the exhaust. Instructions were a single page diagram so the amazon community's tips and tricks were helpful. I did not bang on the "ears" to change the fit but they may have bent in slightly while muscling it into place. It took us just over an hour to install in the garage (no lift, only socket wrenches with a breaker bar). The finish is high quality, and it has a nice look. The centering of the hitch on the vehicle was perfect (this was mentioned on other reviews as an issue.) I have towed a boat with it, and it holds a KUAT bike rack nicely. I can't comment on the longevity of the hitch yet but I am hoping to use it for many years.

Easy install perfect fit on my 2014 Nissan Xterra

I installed this hitch myself. After dropping the spare and the exhaust system, the hitch still still didn't slide into place like I thought it would. I could only get five of the six bolts in it. At first I thought maybe the vehicle had been hit from the rear (it was a recent purchase), but I double checked the carfax and it had a clean report. I had to use a 5 lb sledge hammer to get it in place. After all that though, I do like the way it comes out from underneath, it does not interfere with the workings of the spare and the exhaust goes by it like it was a stock installation. I like the step plate welded on top. That is a really nice touch. For the price, I am not arguing about having to "influence" it into place.

FIt perfectly and easy to install. I had to remove the spare tire and I took off the top two bolts of the exhaust bracket and loosened the lower one which gave me a little movement, it was in a tight spot so I figured I would try it and if exhaust was in the way I would then take it off, which I didn't need to. Everything lined up perfectly and hardware was perfect. I would suggest using a torque to tighten as instructed. I thought I had the bolts pretty tight but got a lot more tightening out of the bolt than I expected when I put the torque wrench on it, especially the front bolt due to the coned washer. Haven't towed anything with it yet, but so far I'm for pleased with my decision to go with a Curt hitch.

This was simple to put on but took time because of rusty bolts and we had a hard time getting everything tightened all the way after putting it on. Works great forthe bike rack we needed to put on!

This hitch fit perfectly and does a great job towing my utility trailer.

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Fits on my 2013 Nissan Xterra like a glove! All hardware included for install. Only 6 bolts. Haven't hauled anything with it yet but looks really solid and good. Can't wait to use it!

Excellent fit. Ordered a couple of these hitches from local parts store and they were all scratched up I guess during shipping ? This one from amazon was spotless. Instructions included. Easy install. All hardware provided. 5 stars

But hard to install on my xterra 2013

Bought this for my wife’s Xterra. Quality construction and finish. Easy to install. 30mins start to finish! Looks great too!