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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Ollie on June 28, 2006, 15:22:38

Title: Anyone solved the problem of a detachable tow hitch for 110?
Post by: Ollie on June 28, 2006, 15:22:38
I'm about to replace the rotten rear cross member on my 110 O:)
Now, the towbar drop plate, whilst being very useful for towing, ruins my departure angle whilst off road  :-k
Has anybody come up with a solution of a detatchable version :?:

As I've got to removed the tow bracket for the crossmeber replacement, thought it might be a good time to tackle this issue :idea:

Cheers
Ollie
Title: Anyone solved the problem of a detachable tow hitch for 110?
Post by: smo on June 28, 2006, 15:50:38
There are various aftermarket options, i believe southdown make one, and possibly scorpion too.
Title: Anyone solved the problem of a detachable tow hitch for 110?
Post by: V8MoneyPit on June 28, 2006, 16:31:19
I just use a very short drop bracket and the adjustable height hitch. When used off-road I remove the main part of the hitch which just leaves two vertical flat plates that cut through the soil/mud.
Title: Anyone solved the problem of a detachable tow hitch for 110?
Post by: Ollie on June 28, 2006, 16:32:14
Yep, your right, and David at Southdown is a really good chap, (just talked to him on the phone).

http://www.southdown4x4.com/grafix/110DTP.jpg

So rather than try and modify one, I'm going with the above!

Cheers
Ollie
Title: Anyone solved the problem of a detachable tow hitch for 110?
Post by: Eeyore on June 28, 2006, 16:42:07
Quote from: "Ollie"
Yep, your right, and David at Southdown is a really good chap, (just talked to him on the phone).

http://www.southdown4x4.com/grafix/110DTP.jpg

So rather than try and modify one, I'm going with the above!


Thats exactly what I did and it's a mighty fine piece of kit - takes a hell of a beating. Towed boats and race-car traillers with it and found no hidden surprises.

Not cheap, but with Dave, you get what you pay for.

cheers
 8)
Eeyore
Title: Anyone solved the problem of a detachable tow hitch for 110?
Post by: SteveG on June 28, 2006, 18:05:26
Good choice - everyone who goes for one of these never regrets it and always recommends them.

Cheers

Steve
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