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Towbar for Hilux with 2300 long tray

Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 16:52

Member - Bushpig

Does anyone know a reliable towbar company in Sydney or Sth Coast? I have been jerked around by all and sundry re a tow bar for my Hilux. I have a 2300 X 1830 alloy tray which extends past the end of the chassis rails by 550mm. Hayman Reece in Melbourne said that I could not have a tow bar! A fitter down here in Nowra said 'no problem, just add an extension.'

Now I have another problem. 2" lift, so
can anyone help me sort this. I have been researching this for 8 months now and am getting p#@&*^d off by all the conflicting answers from towbar people.
So is my Lux Tray too long for a towbar? Some say yes others say no and others don't know.
I only want to tow my tinny, not a van or camper-trailer.
Cheers
Jack [edit]

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AnswerID: 290624   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 17:29

Notso replied:

The reason they are wary is that the extension creates a lever effect and adds extra stress to the mount points back under the tray. I'm sure a good engineer (read tow bar manufacturer) could work it all out.
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FollowupID: 556127   Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 at 11:29

Member - Bushpig posted:

Exactly my point. I need a towbar person to understand this and not just say 'ok we'll fit one'

Cheers
Jack

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FollowupID: 556513   Submitted: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008 at 09:28

Nomadic Navara posted:

All tow bars have to be certified by an engineer. If you extend a standard tow bar you will have to get an engineer to certify it again. Best of luck on that score.

Here is a list of signatories that can help you. Engineering Signatories Contact one at least one signatory before you start to modify a towbar.

PeterD
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AnswerID: 290645   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 18:53

disco driver replied:

Have you tried to hitch up the tinny trailer with the existing set up?

Reason I ask is coz I can hook up to mine and my tow ball is about 300mm in under the tray on my Series Landrover.

It will depend on how much trailer tow frame is in front of the bow support and winch , for clearance on the tray.
It may be feasible to add an extension and even create a break-back system on the existing trailer. Any competent welder should be able to fabricate it for you.

Disco.
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FollowupID: 556125   Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 at 11:26

Member - Bushpig posted:

Thanks for the tip but I do not have a towbar yet.
Cheers
Jack

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AnswerID: 290681   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 20:58

campaholic replied:

If you are anywhere near Leichardt, give Silvestro a call from Fastfit Bullbars run the questiion by him.


> Fastfit Bullbars & Towbars
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> 601 Parramatta Road
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> Leichhardt NSW 2040

Cheers
Nigel
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FollowupID: 556126   Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 at 11:27

Member - Bushpig posted:

Will do

Thanks
Jack

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FollowupID: 556204   Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 at 17:52

Member - Vince M (NSW) posted:

see he's dad at silverwater he made the company (fastfit) & has done a lot of strange tow bars to suit many of my converted 4wd over 25years (company has now broken up into several shops due to a divorce) & Sylvester opted for the easy way (dads a hard man but fair)

the other person to see in Nowra is cranky Harold at south coast trailers or Ross Ingram at Bomaderry now works from home after selling the main business
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AnswerID: 290881   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008 at 11:06

Member -Signman replied:

Dunno how far the Sth Coast goes..
There's a good mob at Albion Park..Coastal Bullbars..
They should listen to your concerns !!





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AnswerID: 291091   Submitted: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008 at 07:52

sfletch replied:

I have the simalar vehicle and purchased the extended tow hitch as getting under the tray was a pain.Does change weight on towbar,technical word is 'fulcrum' i think,dont use it now as i cut two sections out of the tray,now about 2100 in length,problem solved for me anyway,they do not like to much weight behind the wheels.Toyota do have the shortest wheel base,mine is 2002 mod,
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