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Firestar Member Since: 11 Oct 2008 Location: Ness Point, Suffolk Posts: 121 |
Hi everyone! New to the forum and its a mine of useful information.
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10th Nov 2008 2:02 pm |
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Tandemman Member Since: 30 Jun 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 686 |
Creaking with friction couplings is an issue with removeable towbars.Take the bracket off grease the fitting surfaces with copper grease and it will be a lot quieter |
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10th Nov 2008 3:14 pm |
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PJW Member Since: 18 Nov 2007 Location: stafford Posts: 93 |
Do not grease the actual towball if using an alko stabiliser it must be clean with all paint removed otherwise you will damage the Stabiliser and have to change the carbon contacts. Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto with Winter Pack, Stornaway Grey, Ebony, Grey Mirror Caps. Removable towbar with 13 pin Electrics |
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10th Nov 2008 3:37 pm |
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Firestar Member Since: 11 Oct 2008 Location: Ness Point, Suffolk Posts: 121 |
PJW: Its a bumber alright - there's nothing there and I've just been out in the rain to check. There really isn't much 'towbar' to fix a plate to, on the Thule Brinkmatic removable version. I expected it to be affixed to the electrical sockets mounting bracketry.... If there is meant to be a plate I'll have words with the dealer.
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10th Nov 2008 3:37 pm |
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Firestar Member Since: 11 Oct 2008 Location: Ness Point, Suffolk Posts: 121 |
I know not to grease the ball - but good point for those who don't - like my dealer's workshops..... SAtill I had to remove all the paint / anodising from the ball, too for the Alko stabiliser.
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10th Nov 2008 3:40 pm |
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PJW Member Since: 18 Nov 2007 Location: stafford Posts: 93 |
Firestar, if it is a land rover towbar there should be a plate on the towbar. You have to lie on your back and you will find it on the underside of the towbar as described.
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10th Nov 2008 3:42 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
I don't recall seeing anything on my towbar either, (LR fixed towbar)
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10th Nov 2008 3:46 pm |
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Firestar Member Since: 11 Oct 2008 Location: Ness Point, Suffolk Posts: 121 |
I've put two not very good pics of the back/underside of the area where the towbar fits (swan neck removed and plastic cover in place) in my Gallery. It's supposed to be the genuine LR part and was supplied / fitted by the dealer (at least the sockets' caps are embossed "Land Rover").
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10th Nov 2008 4:45 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
i got some climbing carabiners from eBay for £3.50 inc P&P from hong Kong
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10th Nov 2008 6:54 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
Buy a net on ebay approx £5 and either use the whole new net or 'borrow' the hooks from it. At work
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10th Nov 2008 7:05 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
Hi Firestar,
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10th Nov 2008 7:06 pm |
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Firestar Member Since: 11 Oct 2008 Location: Ness Point, Suffolk Posts: 121 |
ad210358 I salute you! Having grovelled on my tarmac (dry today fortunately) I have found the plate!! Extremely well hidden
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11th Nov 2008 4:36 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
Firerstar,
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11th Nov 2008 6:57 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
I'm proud of my complete and utter ignorance on this occasion At work
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11th Nov 2008 7:01 pm |
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