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09-08-2008, 08:39 PM

we350z

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What's so great about that hitch looks like most of the other ones. How can one which is smaller be more secure that one that bolts up in multiple locations?

Does that one require drilling? Says 60 minute install time, how can that be the OEM hitch takes like 5 hours with bumper removal and all.

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Originally Posted by radelow

This is a unibody vehicle not a frame-rail like a truck. Going "cheap" is not really the right direction. The only non-OEM option out there that is somewhat acceptable IMHO is the Curt hitch. Still not the be-all end-all but not TOO horrible.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...=p4506.c0.m245

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