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Penguin



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Belgium 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Chawton White
Instaling rear tow hook
Is it possible to install a tow hook on a 2013 110 that was delivered without?

Thx 28/02 - Loss of a good friend...

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ian series 1



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Yes, they simply bolt on through the front bumper bolts 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Penguin



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Belgium 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Chawton White
oookeee.... and what about the electrics? Wink 28/02 - Loss of a good friend...

In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
Are we talking front tow eye?
Or rear tow bar? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #385552 6th Jan 2015 6:56pm
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?? ^

Nothing bolts through the bumper bolts, bar the bumper,,
You have "lashing eyes" bolted through the chassis rails,, but would not want to tow the vehicle with these

Presume you meant a rear towbar ?? California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #385553 6th Jan 2015 6:56pm
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Penguin



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Belgium 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Chawton White
yes, sorry, rear tow hook.
I saw a 110 to my likings, but it doesn't has the rear tow hook. 28/02 - Loss of a good friend...

In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
Post #385554 6th Jan 2015 6:58pm
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leeds



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Penguin, by tow hook do you mean the tow ball at rear of the vehicle for towing trailer/caravans.

If so the hardware is simple bolt onto rear cross member and onto the chassis. Electrics? Depends if you want 7 pin or 12/13 pin for towing modern caravans. If 7 pin then it is simple plug and play IIRC. 12/13 pin slightly more awkward


Or do you mean recovery eyes to pull your vehicle out when it is stuck in the mud?


Brendan
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Yes,, easy job, both the bar, and electrics,, allow 500 euros California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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ian series 1



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Front towing eye is fixed on mine through the bumper bolts
Same on my old discovery too!!

Must just be mine then? Whistle 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #385558 6th Jan 2015 7:00pm
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leeds



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Penguin wrote:
yes, sorry, rear tow hook.
I saw a 110 to my likings, but it doesn't has the rear tow hook.


Who is selling the 110?

If a 4x4 dealership you might just get them to fit one as part of the deal. It certainly should not be a deal breaker. When we got Hazel's replacement 90 we just told the garage to fit one as part of the deal.


Brendan
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Penguin



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leeds wrote:
Penguin, by tow hook do you mean the tow ball at rear of the vehicle for towing trailer/caravans


That's the one Wink

500 euro's.... must be LR Whistle 28/02 - Loss of a good friend...

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Belgium 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Chawton White
leeds wrote:
Penguin wrote:
yes, sorry, rear tow hook.
I saw a 110 to my likings, but it doesn't has the rear tow hook.


Who is selling the 110?

If a 4x4 dealership you might just get them to fit one as part of the deal. It certainly should not be a deal breaker. When we got Hazel's replacement 90 we just told the garage to fit one as part of the deal.


Brendan


It's indeed via a dealership, and we will for-sure try to get this in the deal Smile 28/02 - Loss of a good friend...

In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
Post #385563 6th Jan 2015 7:05pm
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leeds



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OK you are buying a second hand 110, so if you are not insisting on everything being brand new, the dealership might have a second hand/take off tow bar equipment in their store somewhere.

Well worth asking.


Good luck.



Brendan
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ian series 1 wrote:
Front towing eye is fixed on mine through the bumper bolts
Same on my old discovery too!!

Must just be mine then? Whistle


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ian series 1 wrote:
Front towing eye is fixed on mine through the bumper bolts
Same on my old discovery too!!

Must just be mine then? Whistle


I went the jate ring route, through the chassis rails


110 adjustable tow bar with electrics fitted



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 California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #385581 6th Jan 2015 7:35pm
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