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Originally posted by Xorand:
Well, the weight split on the Xterra is probably about 60% in the front, 40% in the rear. Given the weight is probably about 4,100lb. at best, I was probably only lifting maybe 1600lb.
Remember, that weight distribution is at the WHEELS. The hitch is atleast another 2' from the rear tire contact, giving a geater leverage effect pivoting from the front tires. I would guess the weight is only 1000 - 1200 at the hitch.

This should be perfectly safe. The safety factor of the tongue weight is atleast 5 (2500 lbs shouldn't break it off).