Nay-Sayer Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I'm in the process of buying an '02 QX4 which does not have a tow package installed. I was wondering if you guys could tell me the preferred method for adding one to this vehicle. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 With my QX4 I added a Curt tubular Class IV hitch and a wire harness that plugs into the taillights from e-trailer. If you have access, you could go to a junkyard and find an OEM setup cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaR50 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 jy is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakzackzachary Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 14 hours ago, deltaR50 said: jy is the way to go. I snagged one for cheap this way. They're held onto the R50 via (8) big bolts, (4) on each side of the receiver fixture. The driver's side requires you to remove what I think is the evap canister(?) in order to get to the upper bolts, but it isn't hard. I assume all R50's come with threaded bolt holes, I saw mine has the holes, but I haven't confirmed their pre-threaded. Can anyone confirm that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 The holes on mine were prethreaded. I did remove a hitch from a junkyard Pathy with the evap canister in place, but it would have certainly been easier if it had been removed. I think it's only three 10 mm bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nay-Sayer Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 If I go the JY route, what about the wiring harness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) look for an oem hitch. I believe they are rated class 5 (you can't tow 12k lbs) as they have 12 bolts rather than 8 like the aftermarket options. the oem harness is clipped in in the rear driverside corner. There is a rubber plug on the underside that wires go through to plug inside. Also, you may want to clean out the threads with something prior to attempting to install bolts. I purchased my pathfinder from Barrington and had crud on threads. Edited March 29, 2019 by Astrorami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bax03SE Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I don’t have any experience with the JY/oem route, but if you’re looking to buy new I recommend ordering from etrailer.com. That’s where I got my hitch receiver and wire harness. About $180 will get both the hitch and a plug and play harness. The only other thing you might consider is an aftermarket transmission cooler, but I wouldn’t say that’s mandatory. A good plate and fin cooler can be had for around $50. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I would definitely recommend JY OEM. The OEM is particularly robust with the part pictured below & two lateral arms reaching quite a bit forward on the frame/unibody. Holes should be prethreaded & I was able to put mine off & on without moving anything else. I recently took mine off after 15 years, with countless bangs & it came off & went back on with ease (I did use anti-Seize this time but didn’t when I initially put it on) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bax03SE Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Just for comparison, here’s my aftermarket hitch. I’ve used it a ton and have 0 concerns or complaints. I do like the way the oem unit has a step built in!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaR50 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 everytime i go to my local jy. theres always tow hitches available. lol i would snag and sell them here if theres any interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 everytime i go to my local jy. theres always tow hitches available. lol i would snag and sell them here if theres any interest. As long as you pay shipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, deltaR50 said: everytime i go to my local jy. theres always tow hitches available. lol i would snag and sell them here if theres any interest. Same, I’ve got 2-3 probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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