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Rear Towing Eyes.

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06 Mar 2012 08:28 #35016 by wanderinstar
Rear Towing Eyes. was created by wanderinstar
How do folk fit rear towing eyes? because if you run the chassis legs through they go through the rear light clusters

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06 Mar 2012 12:17 #35031 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
easiest way is to fit a towbar :)

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06 Mar 2012 12:24 #35032 by Mud_Muppet
Replied by Mud_Muppet on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
You could do what i did, but its not the cheapest way lol... ORA rear bumper fitted with 2 swivel shackels... Plenty strong lol

2001 Red Tin Top,
4.5 inch ORA lift kit,
Pro Comp steering damper
Kap Winch Bumper,
White Weller offset Rims with 30" Insa Turbo Special Tracks,
CB Radio,
Stripped Interia
Roof Rack with 4 front Wipac,
Rear Wipac recovery Lights
.....Plenty more on its way !!!!

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06 Mar 2012 14:25 #35040 by wanderinstar
Replied by wanderinstar on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
Thought I saw a post somewhere about Martin doing some in the shop? But I can't see them.

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06 Mar 2012 14:44 #35043 by Sam_
Replied by Sam_ on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
i've just started making a bar to go between the 2 rear chassis legs, I'll post pic's once it's finished...

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06 Mar 2012 15:26 #35045 by doncarlyon
Replied by doncarlyon on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
My mate knocked a couple up in about 5 mins, same as the one Martin used to sell in the shop.

Pulled a few things with it and its as strong as an Ox!

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06 Mar 2012 16:32 #35053 by sully
Replied by sully on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
ive just got myself a 2nd tow bar for £70 lucky me eh :)

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06 Mar 2012 16:47 #35054 by wanderinstar
Replied by wanderinstar on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
Second tow bar. Why 2? where did you get it from/

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07 Mar 2012 06:58 #35079 by sully
Replied by sully on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
lol soz ment to say 2nd hand. got it of ebay and just had a look and theres 2 more just come on

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18 Mar 2012 12:01 - 18 Mar 2012 12:04 #35791 by wanderinstar
Replied by wanderinstar on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
Well this is what I have decided to go with.


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But am going to make the rear bumper as narrow as possible so I can make the actual hole as close to the main body as possible.
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Last edit: 18 Mar 2012 12:04 by wanderinstar.

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19 Mar 2012 17:43 #35931 by Sam_
Replied by Sam_ on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
Made this up..



still needs painting as wanted to trail fit it, but looks ok and tucks up nicely under the number plate.

really simple and held on with 4 M10 bolts which should be strong enough for most things :whistle:

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19 Mar 2012 18:11 #35936 by wanderinstar
Replied by wanderinstar on topic Re: Rear Towing Eyes.
What size is the intermediate tube? The one between the chassis legs.

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