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LANDROVER

Member Since: 13 Feb 2016
Location: EAST OF ENGLAND
Posts: 208

Detachable tow bar Supplier.

My Land Rover 90 has a welded in square for a detachable tow bar.

I measured it at 58mm square?

Does anyone know of a supplier of a 58mm square tow bar and drop plate.

It looks really well done so image it to be a proper conversion along with other chassis modifications. Roll cage mounts ect. It has a hole to pin the bar in place etc.

If not I will have to make one...just hoped a commerical option was readily available.

8th Jun 2016 10:12pm

davew

Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 888

1990 Defender 90 V8 Petrol PU Auto Rioja Red

Is that the external or internal measurement ? Sounds like a 2 inch receiver, for which there are loads of options for recovery and towing equipment. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/

8th Jun 2016 10:34pm

Bps

Member Since: 14 Feb 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 825

Search receiver hitch on Google and it'll give you some ideas. There are a few people about doing the full kits and I'm pretty sure you can buy the hitch on its own

8th Jun 2016 10:35pm

muddybaldboy

Member Since: 09 Apr 2012
Location: Ruthin
Posts: 395

http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog/QUICK...WBARS.html

He who dies with the most toys...wins!

8th Jun 2016 10:42pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

2" receivers are not approved as towing equipment. However if it can be used legally or not as tow bar depends if your Defender is pre 97 or is classed as a commercial.

The internal measurement of the tube should be in the region 50.8- 51.0 mm

Have a search on 4x4overlander.com for drop plates.

Brendan

8th Jun 2016 11:01pm

LANDROVER

Member Since: 13 Feb 2016
Location: EAST OF ENGLAND
Posts: 208

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This is the dimensions of the receiver. I haven't been able to find anything off the shelf which fits yet? Do you have any other suggestions before I make something. I'm a bit reluctant to make something if something tested and rated is available. Thanks.

23rd Jun 2016 6:32pm

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6605

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

http://www.abp-accessories.co.uk/product.php?cat=78
http://www.watling-towbars.co.uk/import_vehicle_towbars.html (towards bottom)

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

23rd Jun 2016 6:47pm

LANDROVER

Member Since: 13 Feb 2016
Location: EAST OF ENGLAND
Posts: 208

Cheers Martin,

I will contact Watling, as you pointed out they will make to spec so hopefully they will make one for me with a drop plate.

23rd Jun 2016 7:21pm

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