s13 trailer hitch---advice needed - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

92lt1 · 08-09-2011, 08:01 PM

Im looking for anyone thats installed a tow hitch on their s13. Im not worried about the motor and trans handling it as i have a v8 swap. My concern is the trailer hitch itself and how well it is mounted. Im looking to tow my 2 dirt bikes.

How did the hitch mount?
What have you towed with it?
Did you feel staisifed with the quality of the tow hitch?

blingbling · 08-09-2011, 08:03 PM

Win. Post pics when your done.

94spitfire91 · 08-09-2011, 08:15 PM

Ive got a tow hitch on mine.. Only practical use would be for hauling extra spare tires to auto x events and such which is all its ever been used for. I wouldnt put more than a couple hundred pounds on mine. I didnt install mine the previous owner did. But i bet Uhaul would sell you a decent one because Ive seen tow hitches everywhere that were installed by them.

apex · 08-09-2011, 09:10 PM

#/f/tech-talk/125830...tch-240-a.html
heres one but for s14
search has been asked many times

*s13 @ fullboost* · 08-09-2011, 09:40 PM

Thats so awesome I have yet to see that in person

Nick_04K · 08-10-2011, 12:22 AM

I had a tow hitch when i bought my car...I ripped it off and through it away the first day.
And now i regret it haha. It mounted via to large "wings" coming off the hitch connecting to i can't remember what. Power should be your last concern when towing though. Unless you are 4x4 or have 900kg spring rates your going to drag the ass off your car with 2 bikes on a trailer. And unless you have some sort of brake swap you also won't be doing that haha.

08-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
92lt1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 34 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 trailer hitch---advice needed Im looking for anyone thats installed a tow hitch on their s13. Im not worried about the motor and trans handling it as i have a v8 swap. My concern is the trailer hitch itself and how well it is mounted. Im looking to tow my 2 dirt bikes. How did the hitch mount? What have you towed with it? Did you feel staisifed with the quality of the tow hitch?

08-09-2011, 09:10 PM	#4
apex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: palm springs Posts: 1,566 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	#/f/tech-talk/125830...tch-240-a.html heres one but for s14 search has been asked many times __________________ Red Rocket

08-09-2011, 09:40 PM	#5
s13 @ fullboost Spirit Of Ecstasy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Thats so awesome I have yet to see that in person __________________

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08-09-2011, 08:03 PM	#2
blingbling Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Win. Post pics when your done.

08-09-2011, 08:15 PM	#3
94spitfire91 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: IL Posts: 520 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Ive got a tow hitch on mine.. Only practical use would be for hauling extra spare tires to auto x events and such which is all its ever been used for. I wouldnt put more than a couple hundred pounds on mine. I didnt install mine the previous owner did. But i bet Uhaul would sell you a decent one because Ive seen tow hitches everywhere that were installed by them.

08-10-2011, 12:22 AM	#6
Nick_04K Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vernal, UT Age: 27 Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a tow hitch when i bought my car...I ripped it off and through it away the first day. And now i regret it haha. It mounted via to large "wings" coming off the hitch connecting to i can't remember what. Power should be your last concern when towing though. Unless you are 4x4 or have 900kg spring rates your going to drag the ass off your car with 2 bikes on a trailer. And unless you have some sort of brake swap you also won't be doing that haha.