Member Since: 16 Jan 2021
Location: Dorset
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Fixed Tow Bar
I’m looking for suggestions on where to get a fixed tow bar fitted. I’ve got the electrics already fitted.
All the searches I’ve found have been for electric and fitting of the tow bar but all I need is the fitting of the tow bar itself.
More I read about the detachable the more I’m reluctant to go down that road.
Any tips
25th Feb 2021 11:22 pm
lard
Member Since: 07 Jul 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 143
Hi daft question (may be that my D3 is different) - I've got the land rover fixed one and my brother the same on a D4 - it was a simple case of slotting it into the same fixing as the removable one alongside doing up 2 additional bolts.....
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25th Feb 2021 11:28 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
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Assuming your talking D3, if so Ditto the above, slot into the existing towbar socket and bolt the two arms to the existing holes in the frame and you’re done 20 minute job. Torque settings for the bolts should be in the instructions that came with the bar.2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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26th Feb 2021 12:24 am
lard
Member Since: 07 Jul 2018
Location: Wiltshire
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This is the badger - if you see the OEM/Genuine option it comes with a key lock also alongside those two bolts
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Location: UK
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I have a genuine LR fixed Towbar. £150 incl delivery? D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
26th Feb 2021 12:36 am
Karlos72
Member Since: 16 Jan 2021
Location: Dorset
Posts: 18
Apologies guys first time posting after reading loads of posts and searching various issues, should have said it’s a D4.
Really looking for a company to fit.
I’m going to be dragging some expensive kit of it so I’d like it done right.
26th Feb 2021 8:04 am
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1670
Karlos72
If you can fill out your profile to indicate what model you have that would provide information for people to help you with any future queries you have .
Good luck with the towbar
CheersGary
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26th Feb 2021 8:58 am
lard
Member Since: 07 Jul 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 143
Karlos72 wrote:
Apologies guys first time posting after reading loads of posts and searching various issues, should have said it’s a D4.
Really looking for a company to fit.
I’m going to be dragging some expensive kit of it so I’d like it done right.
Assume it's new to you so welcome to the forum!
They are pretty much self install.... but if you want piece of mind, which is fair enough!, I'd suggest a genuine landrover one from your local dealer and ask them to fit it for you
26th Feb 2021 9:19 am
Moo D3 Decade
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Location: UK
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Karlos72 wrote:
Apologies guys first time posting after reading loads of posts and searching various issues, should have said it’s a D4.
Really looking for a company to fit.
I’m going to be dragging some expensive kit of it so I’d like it done right.
You really don't need it professionally fitted, its a very easy job, but if you do, your local independent can do it in less than 30 mins labour.D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
26th Feb 2021 9:22 am
lard
Member Since: 07 Jul 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 143
Moo wrote:
I have a genuine LR fixed Towbar. £150 incl delivery?
That's a great price btw - if I could work out how to fit two at the same time I would
26th Feb 2021 9:23 am
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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As long as you own a torque wrench to tighten the bolts up, it's a 5 minute job involving 4 bolts.
Any garage would do it for you I expect. There's really nothing to it.2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
26th Feb 2021 12:25 pm
General_Git
Member Since: 20 Jun 2019
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Does anyone have the torque values to hand?LR3 MY05 TDV6 2.7 HSE - 130k
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20 minute job. Torque settings for the bolts should be in the instructions that came with the bar.
