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Trailer Hitches
Bike Racks
Running Boards
Roof Rails

The current NX hitch mounts to factory weldnuts after the passenger-side tie-down bracket is removed. The receiver installs without drilling. Tight clearance near the exhaust and frame makes controlled two-person positioning important.

1. Exposing and Cleaning the Weldnuts

We remove the factory coverings from the rear frame mounting points and inspect the threads. Any dirt or coating buildup is cleared before structural hardware is introduced.

2. Removing the Interfering Tie-Down Bracket

The passenger-side factory tie-down bracket occupies the same mounting area as the receiver and must be removed. It is retained and returned to the vehicle owner.

3. Managing Exhaust-Side Clearance

The hitch is maneuvered around the rear exhaust and heat shielding without forcing either component. When additional room is needed, the exhaust is supported while clearance is created at the rear hangers.

4. Two-Person Alignment and Hardware Installation

Two installers raise the receiver evenly and align it with the factory weldnuts. All frame bolts are started loosely by hand before the hitch is centered beneath the bumper.

5. Torque and Final Clearance Inspection

The mounting hardware is tightened in sequence and torqued to specification. We then check receiver alignment and verify there is no contact with the exhaust, heat shields, or rear fascia that could create vibration or rattling.