stuck Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hi all, I have a 110 that I use to tow my CCV thingy. The 110 is fitted with Gwyn's challenge suspension (which IIRC gives about a 2" lift) & 35" tyres. Even with the Dixon Bate at it's lowest point I can't hitch the trailer safely so every time I need to do so I'm changing wheels. Obviously this is a pain in the arse, I can fab extension plates for the drop plate but have heard that a TD5 rear isn't exactly bullet proof If I do this am I asking for trouble? Cheers, Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I had the same problem with a Landcrusier I had with a 4” lift and 35” tyres. Fitted another drop plate which you can get from any caravan place. I then fabricated up a bar that tied the drop plate to a point about 3 -4 feet back on the rear chassis. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks Frax, Do you have a picture as I havent got a clue what I'm looking for. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 http://www.towingandtrailers.co.uk/shop/2/64/index.htm one of the above might be sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ah, as simple as that. Thanks Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hi Westerns brackets are the ones I used, you may just be able to see it on the Landcruiser. As said I fixed a bracket to the bottom two bolt holes on the drop plate and tied it the chassis about 3 feet back so that the strain was directed to the chassis and stopped it twisting on the mounting points. Sorry can’t get a better picture as I sold the Cruiser and it now lives in Africa. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 a bit of a close up, should be able to see the brace Frax mentions above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks chaps. Frax do you recall how thick the drop plate was? Looks to be 10mm ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yes it was about 10mm thick - thicker than the original tow bracket. As far as I remember I used 1" box with two plates welded at the ends to tie it to the chassis. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Cheers Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You might want to check the law before you start welding, not sure how it applies to Defenders but if a car is registered after 1998 it needs a type approved towbar fitted Towbars and the law European Law now states that all light passenger vehicles registered on or after 1st August 1998 require a type approved towbar tested to EC94/20 and towball with suitable D&S value. This is not retrospective and does not affect any vehicle registered before this date. Other vehicles not subject to type approval are ~ commercial vehicles, car derived vans and motor caravans. Fitment of a non type approved towbar on a vehicle registered on or after 1st August 1998 could result in prosecution and in the event of an accident the vehicles insurance could be invalidated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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