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Deep Down Member Since: 06 Apr 2011 Location: Deux Sevres Posts: 104 |
Has anyone used one of these with standard RR tow bar armature? I'm sure I've seen one in someones photos but can't seem to find it again.
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14th Jan 2012 8:59pm |
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Deep Down Member Since: 06 Apr 2011 Location: Deux Sevres Posts: 104 |
That's more along the lines that I was thinking, a bit of DIY, will see what they have in stock on Monday. |
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14th Jan 2012 9:19pm |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3730 |
just to give an indication mine, cost around £6 for the shackle (load rated too) and £11 for the receiver bracket - the receiver bracket is just mild steel bar stock with a couple of holes drilled throgh it, 1 for the hitch receiver pin and the other for the shackle - I would have had one made in the workshop but at £11 not worth the bother - it was 18 months ago though!
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14th Jan 2012 9:23pm |
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kingpleb Member Since: 07 Jun 2011 Location: Maybe here. Maybe there, I get everywhere! Posts: 8455 |
I just use a rated shackle for about 7tonne that fits nicely once bolted up over a standard tow hitch. Machinemart I think I got it from for about £7 |
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14th Jan 2012 9:37pm |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3730 |
here you go £12, the delivery kills it, but yoiu get the general idea, there are loads of them listed on ebay US
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14th Jan 2012 9:53pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
I've got a couple - they work well.
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14th Jan 2012 11:40pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
Not quite US prices, but slightly cheaper here - http://www.arbilrecoverygear.co.uk/product...acket.html |
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15th Jan 2012 12:01am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35246 |
the 2'' square hole that the fullfat has also happens to be the standard american tow hitch size...there are a few tow hitchs on ebay that will fit and they are alot cheaper than the OE landrover ones.. ... - .- -.
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15th Jan 2012 11:26am |
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speedymarktd6 Member Since: 20 Nov 2008 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 727 |
I hink it was mine you might of seen , i got mine from devon 4x4 it was about £60 but i cant remember onto no6 Range Rover
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15th Jan 2012 11:48am |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
Be careful though as in my experience, most don't fit.... The RR receiver seems to be slightly smaller than the one on my Jeep - I have 3 different drawbars like this & whilst they are all very close none of them will actually fit - http://www.me.ford.com/servlet/Satellite?c...ry-overlay The RR parts are a much tighter tolerance and don't rattle as much as the Jeep does. Though with a pin rather than a bolt, there is still some play & therefore rattle, but I like to be able to remove mine, so stick with the pin. Also the receiver on the RR is buried quite a long way under the bumper - the RR parts are longer & made of solid bar, whereas the US ones are typically hollow square section & whilst you can get extenders, I would be much happier with the solid bar. Both of the shackle adapters fitted when they were new, but the one off the Jeep has some surface corrosion on it now & will no longer fit all the way into the RR receiver, but fits the Jeep no problem. |
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15th Jan 2012 1:41pm |
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drakes Member Since: 26 Jan 2009 Location: Consett Posts: 369 |
Are the US ones not 2" and the UK 50mm, I am sure this is the case with actual tow balls 2010 3.6TDV8 Stornoway Grey/ Black interior - gone
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15th Jan 2012 4:28pm |
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Deep Down Member Since: 06 Apr 2011 Location: Deux Sevres Posts: 104 |
I think it was as I remember the winch as well. It's something to have as a just incase I need to be pulled out, or need to assist others, better ground clearance with one of these than the tow ball. There are a lot of choices around. If I can't find some 50mm or 2" stock next week to make my own I'll get one off the shelf. Thanks for all the input |
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15th Jan 2012 4:59pm |
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Mikeyjd Member Since: 14 Jun 2011 Location: Wrexham Posts: 543 |
On the subject of winching, I would like to add a little bit of input.
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15th Jan 2012 6:52pm |
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CG-SC Member Since: 06 May 2011 Location: Falkirk Posts: 528 |
If you check Microcat, the US spec armature is 52mm, whilst the Euro spec is 50mm...... Stolen / Gone: 2006MY Supercharged LPG Autobiography - Zambezi Silver with Sand/Jet/Jet Oxford Leather..... |
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15th Jan 2012 7:25pm |
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