exit34rocker1017 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 is there anything i can do or buy to be able to have people pull me out by the rear of my car? for example, d rings, shackles, etc. i don't want to buy a hitch. i have a 1999.5 and there are tow hooks on the front. in the winter i got stuck in 2 1/2 feet of snow, and the absolute only solution was to pull me out by the rear axle. thank god everything turned out okay. thanks! -Rob Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift220 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Honestly a hitch is the best/easiest way to mount something up. It distributes the stresses between both "frame" rails which is good when getting tugged. But here's what I did back when I first got mine... http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18151&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 Never actually had a chance to use them but I liked how low profile they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit34rocker1017 Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 im looking for something exactly like that. the problem is, i cant weld! is there any way i could bolt them on to something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Why don't you want a hitch? They have so many uses!! Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Look underneath where the hitch would mount up. I know that when I went to install my hitch I had to take off the factory tow plates. They are just L shaped plates that bolt up to the same location that a hitch would. You should have one on each side, attached by 3 bolts. Now be warned that these are not hooks per say more a plate with a hole in it. So you will need a a strap with a hook on the end or a attachment of some sorts. Im not sure if this came on all pathys or not but just take a look up under there and look for your self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here is a pic of the plate and the mount. They are right next to the exhaust and in the same location on the other side of the truck. So just get a hook and you should be set. Or just pic up a cheap used hitch I got mine for 70 bucks at a auto salvage place. Car-Parts.com is a good place to look just type in your zip code and select tow hitch or trailer hitch from the menu and it will show you the locations close to you in miles and the price and condition and also list a phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit34rocker1017 Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 maybe ill just end up getting a hitch. thank you guys for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 ive been pulled by the rear axle before with no ill effects. but since then, ive gotten a rear hitch and have a special tow hook on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 PS nice photo. Looks like fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Dude,couldnt you just get somebuddy to stand on you back bumper while you rocked it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 a strap with a hook on the end *cringe* Badness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 *cringe* Badness. Hey, im tryin to help the guy with what he's got! While it may not be the safest method, it will get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift220 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Dude,couldnt you just get somebuddy to stand on you back bumper while you rocked it? Good way to get run over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit34rocker1017 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Dude,couldnt you just get somebuddy to stand on you back bumper while you rocked it? we tried that ! truck wouldnt budge, the only thing left was to pull by axle which i am always afraid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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