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Mumpa

Member Since: 23 Nov 2019
Location: Alberta
Posts: 12

2004 Defender 90 2.5 TD XS CSW Keswick Green

2" Tow Ball

Gents.
Having imported my 2004 90 to Canada, the existing tow ball is 50mm but the trailers here are 2".
I used a trailer last weekend and although it fitted, there was far too much wobble.

The flange mount type tow balls are not common here at all, pretty much finding nothing. They all use a 2" tube.

Does anyone know either of the following:
Could I get a 2" flange type ball? If so, where?
Could I get a 2" square mount so that I could use the types of tow balls over here?

Thank you in advance

5th Apr 2020 9:51pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

I'm not sure about getting a 2inch flange type ball. They haven't been used for decades over here. You can, however, buy a 2 inch receiver hitch for your Defender that will allow you to use local towing equipment:

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Mine's made by Safari Equip and was purchased from 4x4 Overlander.com. There's also a similar version offered by Terrafirma.

I hope that helps. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

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5th Apr 2020 9:59pm

BogMonster

Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Stanley
Posts: 400

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Yep, I have the Terrafirma equivalent, and it's also excellent, either would do the job.

Also check this out:

https://www.watling-towbars.co.uk/import_vehicle_towbars.html ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi

6th Apr 2020 10:43am

DuncanS

Member Since: 06 Dec 2013
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 299

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

We designed our own 2" reciever hitch for 90 and 110 crossmembers. The only difference between the two is the canted arms picking up off the chassis legs. I could probably send you the CAD drawings if you wanted? North Cumbria Search and Rescue - Team Leader

6th Apr 2020 11:09am

Mumpa

Member Since: 23 Nov 2019
Location: Alberta
Posts: 12

Thats exactly what I am looking for.

Quote:
We designed our own 2" reciever hitch for 90 and 110 crossmembers. The only difference between the two is the canted arms picking up off the chassis legs. I could probably send you the CAD drawings if you wanted?

If you don't mind sending the CAD drawings, that would be great, I would really appreciate that, thank you

Shipping costs to Northern Alberta are somewhat expensive from the UK,

6th Apr 2020 4:44pm

DuncanS

Member Since: 06 Dec 2013
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 299

Send me a PM with your email. North Cumbria Search and Rescue - Team Leader

6th Apr 2020 4:45pm

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