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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: davidjmiller on April 09, 2008, 20:15:29

Title: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: davidjmiller on April 09, 2008, 20:15:29

Can I get rid of the tow bar on my disco 1 to stop it dragging??? Of course, I would still need recovery points - what's the best way?????

Thanks,

David

p.s. i don't tow and don't intend to !!!

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: Disco_Stu on April 09, 2008, 20:22:28

Yes, remove it. Pretty straight forward, 2 nuts are tricky to reach up inside the rear bumper but not too hard if you take your time. Did mine in 20 mins, that included fitting the JATE rings I bought on eblag as recovery points. Plenty of penetrating oil on towbar bolts is a good thing...

Stu.

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: russ3120 on April 09, 2008, 20:31:31

I have removed mine, replaced it with a 10mm thick plated, which has 3 holes in it
2 are used to bolted it to the rear cross member, where the tow bracket was bolted and the other hole is about 30mm, to fit a shackle to

PM your email if you want pics




Russ

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: Disco_Stu on April 09, 2008, 21:05:46

Any chance you can just post your pics here Russ?

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: russ3120 on April 09, 2008, 21:42:00

http://forums.lr4x4.com/uploads/1207767872/gallery_2821_337_20335.jpg (http://forums.lr4x4.com/uploads/1207767872/gallery_2821_337_20335.jpg)

hope that link works

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: russ3120 on April 09, 2008, 21:48:16

I can`t seem to post pics, either i IS A FICKY or something

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: russ3120 on April 09, 2008, 21:55:14

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/russ3120/recoverypoint.jpg)

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: Range Rover Blues on April 10, 2008, 00:16:29

Just remeber that the towbar has been protecting you fuel tank from damage so far.

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: davidjmiller on April 10, 2008, 07:00:07

Quote from: Range Rover Blues on April 10, 2008, 00:16:29

Just remeber that the towbar has been protecting you fuel tank from damage so far.

Yep, good point. Tank gaurd required as well then.

David

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: clover on April 10, 2008, 16:39:21

I fitted a detachable tow mount from Disco parts. That way i kept the tow bar option and they will sell you a shackle mount that you can fit when not using the drop plate.

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: bilge rat on April 10, 2008, 19:54:35

yeah i got one of those, o.k and reasnable price..alan...

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: Chris Putt on April 12, 2008, 18:26:00

I have cut the disco towbar down so the drop plate retaining arms JUST clear the tank, this way I have the best of both worlds, the arms still protect the exposed rear edge of the tank, and the drop plate no longer acts as a plough!

Looking at making up a piece of plate to bolt between the two arms and bent up a bit to give marginally better protection too!

Chris

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: Range Rover Blues on April 12, 2008, 18:42:54

I've seen that done on comp trial motors as you get a good strong recovery and tank protection too.

Title: Re: Disco 1 tow bar - can it go ????
Post by: crazymac on April 12, 2008, 20:18:14

I removed mine and fitted a Guardian tank guard which takes a drop plate as required!