lrfarmer Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 i like the idea and wondered if any one else makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 if it's for the front try watling towbars in the list is LR 90/110 another one here 4x4 r us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail4x4 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Discoparts do one for disco`s and classic range rovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Actually i have one of these on my disco To my knowledge hayman reese are the original people who made these anyway Here is a link of their web site hayman reese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 was thinking of one for my 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 was thinking of one for my 90 Well they do 3 differant types for a defender 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Like this Ebay linky Nothing to do with me... I made my own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 i was thinking of making one for mine but wasn't shore how i'd stand with the towing laws i tow cattle to market and 3 1/2 ton and don't want to have a problem with the law if i had a crash when towing i have been stopped because of my tow bar when off roading that one of these would be so much better Milemarker Type S have you got any photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wonder if they do one for Freelander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wonder if they do one for Freelander Yeah they do two for the freelander Product No. +R1637 Product Category TOWBARS & HITCH RECEIVERS Product Sub Category ROVER Model Freelander 4WD Does Not Fit V6 Model (E) Product No +R1637 Year 1998-02/2004 Description Freelander 4WD Does Not Fit V6 Model (E) Rating / Ball Weight (kgs) 2000/200 Fitting Difficulty / Reference Number c Shipping Weight 23 RRP $513.00 and Product No. R1829 Product Category TOWBARS & HITCH RECEIVERS Product Sub Category ROVER Model Freelander 4WD All Models (E) Product No R1829 Year 1998-02/2004 Description Freelander 4WD All Models (E) Rating / Ball Weight (kgs) 2000/140 Fitting Difficulty / Reference Number c Shipping Weight 23 RRP $508.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 disco parts and safari equip both sell them for 90/110. circa £150 i believe. as an alternative, pangolin make one that affixes to the crossmember and doesn't hang down any lower http://www.pangolin4x4.com/pangolin4x4/pro...es/hitches.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have one on the back of the RRC, bought from a guy near to Exeter. NATO hitch on one bracket, and an adjustable height ball hitch on the other for towing. Pictures here Rear Protection system 4x4 accessory store is the name of the place. Not sure if THIS is the same place, as he didn't have a web site when I bought the gear from him The only down side I have had is that there is movement on the drop hitch when towing, which causes an uncomfortable ride due to ( I think) the trailer brakes coming on and off over bumps. Same trailer is fine behind the Disco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Milemarker Type S have you got any photos This one shows the socket on the rear cross member- all made out of 2"x2" angle, 2"x2" box and a towbar unit from a Vauxhall Cavailer that I cut up for the steel! I have a dixon bate drop plate that is bolted to a 'peg' that slides into the square hole and is secured with a large pin. The lower two diagonal arms from the drop plate are secured with two M10 bolts to the chassis- takes under a minute to take on/off and is very secure- there is far more steel in under than can be seen in the photo... it is a little 'overengineered' in places! I also have a second 'peg' with a lifting eye in the end for using a towing pole etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Yeah they do two for the freelanderRRP $513.00 Bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 This one shows the socket on the rear cross member- all made out of 2"x2" angle, 2"x2" box and a towbar unit from a Vauxhall Cavailer that I cut up for the steel! I have a dixon bate drop plate that is bolted to a 'peg' that slides into the square hole and is secured with a large pin. The lower two diagonal arms from the drop plate are secured with two M10 bolts to the chassis- takes under a minute to take on/off and is very secure- there is far more steel in under than can be seen in the photo... it is a little 'overengineered' in places! I also have a second 'peg' with a lifting eye in the end for using a towing pole etc. I like overengineering makes things last longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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