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| Tongue Weight (TW) | 500 LB |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts) |
| Weight Carrying Capacity (WC) | 5,000 LB |
| Weight Distribution (WD) | 6,000 LB |
| Weight Distribution Tongue Weight (WDTW) | 600 LB |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Mount Type Description | Blank |
| Finish | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| Main Body Shape | Square |
| Receiver Tube Size | 2 IN |
| Side Application Type Description | Blank |
| Side Application Type Description | Blank |
| Tongue Weight (TW) | 350 LB |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts) |
| Drop | 3-1/4 IN |
| Finish | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) | 3,500 LB |
| Material | Blank |
| Mount Type Description | Blank |

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CURT, a Lippert brand, offers a complete line of towing products and is the leading manufacturer of custom-fit trailer hitches. We offer the broadest selection of custom-fit hitches, and each one is designed, welded, and coated in Wisconsin.
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For everything from passenger cars and vans to full-size pickups and SUVs, CURT is 'The First Name in Towing Products®.'
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 - 2004 | Nissan Pathfinder | — |
Curt part number 13088 is designed for 1997–2004 Infiniti QX4 SUV and 1996–2004 Nissan Pathfinder. Check your vehicle's year and model against these ranges. If your vehicle falls outside these years or is a different model, this hitch is not compatible.
When used as a weight-carrying hitch, the gross load capacity is 5,000 lbs trailer weight and 500 lbs tongue weight. When used as a weight-distribution hitch, the gross load capacity is 6,000 lbs trailer weight and 600 lbs tongue weight. Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
The hitch weight is 36 lbs.
The hitch includes 8 hex head cap screws (HHCS) M12×1.25, 35 mm length, class 10.9, zinc-plated (part number 10-10275) and 8 washers, S-CON, 1/2 inch, zinc-plated (part number 30-00149). These fasteners are used to attach the hitch to the vehicle frame.
No. The installation notes state 'NO DRILLING REQUIRED' for this hitch.
1. Remove the tow hooks from the vehicle frame. 2. Raise the hitch into position and insert the fasteners as shown in the diagram. 3. Torque all fasteners to 86 lb.-ft. The diagram indicates fastener placement on the driver side and passenger side frame rails.
All fasteners must be torqued to 86 lb.-ft.
Yes. The first installation step is to remove the tow hooks from the vehicle frame before raising the hitch into position.
Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. The hitch itself supports up to 5,000 lbs trailer weight and 500 lbs tongue weight as a weight-carrying hitch, or 6,000 lbs trailer weight and 600 lbs tongue weight as a weight-distribution hitch, but your vehicle's limits may be lower.
Periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. This helps maintain safe operation and prevent loosening due to vibration and use.
Curt Manufacturing warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective, Curt may repair or replace it at their option when returned prepaid with proof of purchase. Alteration, misuse, or improper installation voids the warranty. Curt's liability is limited to repair or replacement of defective products and excludes incidental or consequential loss or damage.
Yes, if your vehicle is a 1997–2004 Infiniti QX4 or 1996–2004 Nissan Pathfinder. Check your vehicle year against these ranges.
No drilling is required. The hitch uses existing frame attachment points.
Torque all fasteners to 86 lb.-ft.
Weight-carrying: 5,000 lbs trailer, 500 lbs tongue. Weight-distribution: 6,000 lbs trailer, 600 lbs tongue. Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended capacity.
Eight M12×1.25 hex head cap screws (35 mm length, class 10.9) and eight 1/2-inch washers.
Periodically check that all fasteners are tight and structural components are sound.
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