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  "title": "Thru-axle trailer hitch installation time",
  "question": "How long does it take to install a thru-axle trailer hitch?",
  "answer": "THULE thru axle Maxle (M12 x 1.75): Initial assembly takes about 5–10 minutes.\nTHULE thru axle Shimano (M12 x 1.5): Initial assembly takes about 5–10 minutes.",
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