mickeyw Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I've used the DB combined tow ball and hitch for the last 30 years on various LRs, and invariably on an adjustanle drop plate. I think they are unbeatable for versatility. One key factor that many miss is that they should always be used with the pin installed, even when towing on the ball. It's on the DB instructions and on the plate that is rivetted on them when new. Failure to do so can result in the jaw bending. On the recovery thing, as others have said , I've never seen a tow ball fail, only the part it was attached to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, mickeyw said: One key factor that many miss is that they should always be used with the pin installed, even when towing on the ball. It's on the DB instructions and on the plate that is rivetted on them when new. Failure to do so can result in the jaw bending. I've always had the pin in, 99% sure my lower jaw is bent because I landed it on some rocks a few times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 So this just showed up It's hard to convey in an image just how big and beefy this thing is. My hand for scale. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Do you have small hands? Perhaps a piece of 'merch' would help for scale? 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 That does look bigger than the one I had but they are quite big. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Is the ball a Euro/UK 50mm or a USA spec 2 inch version ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, western said: Is the ball a Euro/UK 50mm or a USA spec 2 inch version ? From what I ordered it should be a 50mm... I should measure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 See if you can get your small trailer on, that will prove it's the right size. But don't hurt your back hauling that thing around, better put it in a wheelbarrow or such. 😉 Looking forward to seeing it for real next weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Do you have small hands? Perhaps a piece of 'merch' would help for scale? 😛 Now with size reference: Paperwork says 50mm ball, quick measurement confirms. Quick look on the car says: much lower ball, overall size about the same, sticks out a bit further though, so a little bit more of a ground anchor. But it can no doubt take a beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 That's a fair 'ole chunk 'o iron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurion Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Mine has survived 10 years without any signs of damage from the granite in the Massif Central. Keep the safety lock and hinge pin lubricated, it is out in the weather all the time and has a habit of rusting up,, from experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 5:29 PM, elbekko said: From what I ordered it should be a 50mm... I should measure If it's 50mm it should have a flat on top of the ball, if it is 2" then it will be round on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 It's got a flat, and it worked fine with the tow pole (which has a trailer hitch on one end) to move one of the Classics around the Shop. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Does do the job pretty well The car on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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