hitch ball question for Frontier

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Doug - 27 Oct 2007 00:47 GMT

I have an 07 Frontier and need to get a 2" hitch ball to tow a lightweight
log splitter.

Went to Pep boys and they sell them, but at different shank lengths. The
owner's manual doesn't have anything regarding the length of the shank.

Thoughts?

Thanks
Doug

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C. E. White - 27 Oct 2007 02:05 GMT

>I have an 07 Frontier and need to get a 2" hitch ball to tow a lightweight
>log splitter.
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> Thanks
> Doug

Are you trying to tow using the step bumper? If so, you are limited to a
3500# trailer and a 350# tonque load.

I suggest you read the Nissan Towing Guide (see
http://www.nissanusa.com/pdf/techpubs/2007/2007NissanTowingGuide.pdf ).

If you are going to tow a lot, I'd suggest getting a receiver hitch like the
one Nissan sells as part of the trailer towing package (see
http://www.courtesyparts.com/frontier/D40_towing.html ).

Your goal is to have the trailer as level as possible when towing. I'd guess
the ball with the least shank that still allows the trailer hitch to clear
the bumper under all conditions is the one you want (unless the log splitter
is unusually high).

References:

http://www.etrailer.com/faq_trailertowtips.aspx

Ed

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Doug - 27 Oct 2007 17:19 GMT

>>I have an 07 Frontier and need to get a 2" hitch ball to tow a lightweight
>>log splitter.
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>
> Ed

Yes, I'll be using the hole in the step bumper to tow the log splitter.

As I mentioned, the log splitter is light weight (maybe 200-250#.). Thanks
for the info and links.

Doug

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