Tow bars

My jimny has always failed the MOT if the factory tow bar is fitted as it obscures the number plate. It only takes a few mins to remove the 2 bolts

bit of a high jack my jimny came with a tow bar.. how ever the TOW BAR BALL isnt there... its like a push in one that is removable... any idea where i could get it ?

Well if you have just bought it I would chase up the dealer or person who sold it to see if they still have it.
Apart from that there are many different makes/models of towbar so you really need to get it identified.
After that there are usually plenty on ebay as people forget to include them with a car when they sell it on.
Once you know the make/model you could always buy one from the manufacturer although they tend to be a bit expensive.
See if there is any ID on the towbar like stickers etc.
It might even be a Suzuki one but take it to a caravan/trailer dealer as they will probably be able to ID it for you.
If all else fails a new fixed towbar is generally around the £120 mark on ebay or a used one can be cheaper.
If you wanted a detachable one they generally work out a lot more
They are easy to fit to existing holes and as you have the wiring already done it will be easy.

pcrepairmandan wrote: bit of a high jack my jimny came with a tow bar.. how ever the TOW BAR BALL isnt there... its like a push in one that is removable... any idea where i could get it ?

Mine too, eventually I gave up and bought a replacement tow bar. If its a ball on a pin then a tractor/agricultural place may have one.

Hi martin can these be fitted with O R A rear HD bumper

Sorry I do not know, does the bumper have a tow ball fitting point as standard?

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Probably fit with ORA rear bumper, try PM'ing Dave from Bits4Vits, he has a fixed towbar on the back of his (though I dont know where from or what make) and also an ORA rear bumper.

Gary

Should do...

Here's the back of mine, with a slightly modified ORA bumper (to fit round a winch that's going on a modified tow hitch) -



You can just make out where I've cut the ball mounting plate in half...

Whoops, here's a better photo from the build blog -



ORA rear bumper with a TowSure tow bar...

Ah cool thanks!! Looks like it really stuffs rear clearance
Up though on an incline also I wonder if there is any modification to the the chasis as it looks like it bolts into the same place as the rear bumper ?

Yes, mine share the same bolt -



The other ORA bumper mounts are through the chassis rails, thus -



Ground clearance... the towbar is higher than the axles and shock bottoms -



And ground clearance won't be compromised too much -



As they are on the trailing edge and inline with the rear tyres...

The reason for my tow bar bracketry is that I'm adding a plate above it for the rear winch -



On to the top of the tow bar mount which has been cut in half... as can be seen in the photo with the rear 6-LED reverse / work light on...

Thanks for the pics and info looks cool and love your custom job on the rear bumper. You say about your tow bar bracketery what have you added different to what I would get to install ?