4WD NISSAN 350Z 2008 Z33 Towing Guide

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SPECIFICATIONS

TOWING CAPACITIES
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2008 ARMADA TOWING DATA
Engine Type 5.6L V8
Transmission A/T
Model(s) 2WD 4WD
without optional tow package 6,500 6,500 Maximum
Trailer Weight1,4 (lbs.) with optional tow package6 9,100 9,000
without optional tow package 650 650 Maximum
Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) with optional tow package6 910 900
without optional tow package 12,800 13,000 Gross Combined
Weight Rating (lbs.) with optional tow package6 15,100 15,100
2008 FRONTIER TOWING DATA
Engine Type 2.5L
4-Cylinder 4.0L V6
Transmission A/T & M/T
Model(s)
King
Cab
2WD
King
Cab
2WD
King
Cab
4WD
Crew
Cab
2WD
Crew
Cab
4WD
Maximum
Trailer Weight1,3,4 (lbs.) 3,500 6,500 6,300 6,300 6,100
Maximum
Trailer Tongue Load3 (lbs.) 350 650 630 630 610
Gross Combined
Weight Rating (lbs.) 7,936 11,133 11,133 11,133 11,133
Maximum
Trailer Frontal Area 60 sq. ft.

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2008 TITAN TOWING DATA - WITH OPTIONAL TOWING PACKAGE 6
Engine Type 5.6L V8
Transmission A/T
KING CAB
XE SE PRO-4X LE Model(s)
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 9,500 9,400 9,500 9,400 9,300 9,200 9,200
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 950 940 950 940 930 920 920
King Pin Load (lbs.) 1,425 1,410 1,425 1,410 1,395 1,380 1,380
Short Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.)15,10015,10015,10015,10015,100 15,100 15,100
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 9,400 9,200 9,400 9,100 – 9,100 8,900
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 940 920 940 910 – 910 890
King Pin Load (lbs.) 1,410 1,380 1,410 1,365 – 1,365 1,335
Long Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.)15,10015,10015,10015,100– 15,100 15,100
CREW CAB
XE SE PRO-4X LE Model(s)
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 9,400 9,200 9,400 9,100 – 9,100 8,900
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 940 920 940 910 – 910 890
King Pin Load (lbs.) 1,410 1,380 1,410 1,365 – 1,365 1,335
Short Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.)15,10015,10015,10015,100– 15,100 15,100
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 9,299 9,100 9,299 9,100 8,999 9,100 8,900
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 930 910 930 910 900 910 890
King Pin Load (lbs.) 1,395 1,365 1,395 1,365 1,350 1,365 1,335
Long Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.)15,10015,10015,10015,10015,100 15,100 15,100

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2008 TITAN TOWING DATA - WITHOUT OPTIONAL TOWING PACKAGE
Engine Type 5.6L V8
Transmission A/T
KING CAB
XE SE PRO-4X LE Model(s)
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 6,500 6,500 7,400 7,400 7,200 7,200 7,200
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 650 650 740 740 720 720 720
King Pin Load (lbs.) 975 975 1,110 1,110 1,080 1,080 1,080
Short Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.) 12,80013,00012,800 13,00013,000 12,800 13,000
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 6,499 6,499 7,101 7,101 – 7,000 6,900
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 650 650 710 710 – 700 690
King Pin Load (lbs.) 975 975 1,065 1,065 – 1,050 1,035
Long Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.) 12,80013,00012,800 13,000– 12,800 13,000
CREW CAB
XE SE PRO-4X LE Model(s)
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 6,500 6,500 7,401 7,300 – 7,101 7,000
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 650 650 740 720 – 710 700
King Pin Load (lbs.) 975 975 1,110 1,095 – 1,065 1,050
Short Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.) 12,80013,00012,80013,000– 12,800 13,000
Maximum Trailer Weight1,2,4,5 (lbs.) 6,499 6,499 7,101 7,000 7,000 6,799 6,700
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 650 650 710 700 700 680 670
King Pin Load (lbs.) 975 975 1,065 1,050 1,050 1,020 1,005
Long Wheel Base Gross Combined Weight Rating5 (lbs.) 12,80013,00012,80013,00013,000 12,800 13,000

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Passenger Vehicles – The towing capacity for 350Z Coupe, Altima (Coupe, Hybrid, and
Sedan), Maxima, and Sentra is 1,000 lbs.; the maximum trailer tongue load is 100 lbs.
DO NOT
tow a trailer with 350Z Roadster or Versa.
NOTE – For passenger vehicles, the trailer tongue load must be subtracted from the GVWR
as shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label located in the driver’s-side door area.

2008 XTERRA TOWING DATA
Engine Type 4.0L V6
Transmission A/T & M/T
Model(s) 2WD & 4WD
Maximum
Trailer Weight1 (lbs.) 5,000
Maximum
Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) 500
Gross Combined
Weight Rating (lbs.) 9,658
Maximum Trailer
Frontal Area 60 sq. ft.
1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options
required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight
to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load.
2 The Maximum Trailer Weight when using the Genuine Nissan step bumper in this application as a ball
mount is 5,000 lbs.; the Maximum Trailer Tongue Load is 500 lbs.
3 The Maximum Trailer Weight when using the Genuine Nissan step bumper in this application as a ball
mount is 3,500 lbs.; the Maximum Trailer Tongue Load is 350 lbs. 4 Requires weight-distributing hitch system when towing over 5,000 lbs. 5 The Maximum Trailer Weight and Gross Combined Weight ratings for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer
towing are the same as specified for conventional trailer towing.
6 The vehicle optional tow package does not include a ball mount. Two ball mount options are available
through your Nissan dealer:
Š Class III hitch ball mount for trailers with a Maximum Trailer Weight of 5,000 lbs. or less.
NOTE – A hitch ball is not included with the Class III ball mount. This ball mount can be used with
any hitch ball with a shank diameter of 1” or larger.
Š Class IV weight-distributing hitch ball mount for trailers with a Maximum Trailer Weight greater
than 5,000 lbs. This ball mount can also be used with trailers under 5,000 lbs. Maximum Trailer
Weight.
NOTE – The Class IV ball mount includes a 2
5/16” hitch ball rated for 10,000 lbs. Smaller hitch
ball sizes may be used by following the instructions included in the ball mount kit.
NOTES:
Š Most states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific
smount. Check local ordinances.
Š A/T – Automatic Transmission, CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission