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Bothy Bob



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2012 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Aintree Green
Rear towing eye removal

Has anyone on board hear removed the rear towing eye on his Freelander2
Mine is very rusty and want it off to clean and have galvanised
Post #421259 15th May 2022 8:27 am
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jules



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Does it unbolt? Jules
Post #421261 15th May 2022 8:51 am
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Nodge68



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You have to remove the towing eye to fit a tow bar, then refit it afterwards. It's only secured by a few bolts, but it's easier to remove if the rear bumper is off. The RH hanger for the rear box is in the same area too, but I can't remember if it's part of the hanger, or bolted onto the chassis rail separately.
I've got a spare towing eye and bracket somewhere in my stash. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
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Post #421266 15th May 2022 9:37 am
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Bothy Bob



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Seems a lot of bother
Will wire brush 2 coats primer and 2 coats Hammerite
Post #421274 15th May 2022 10:56 am
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Nbuuifx



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Ours was covered in surface rust when we got it and it really stood out against the otherwise nice clean looking rear end.

I just used a small wire wheel in the drill to clean most of the rust off, then I used some strips of wet and dry to clean it up further. I then coated it in hammerite rust converter. Then finally gave it a coat of black paint (lechler technogrip - as that is what I had at the time)

It didn't take long and has looked perfect ever since.
Post #421278 15th May 2022 11:18 am
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Lakelander



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Bothy Bob wrote:
Seems a lot of bother
Will wire brush 2 coats primer and 2 coats Hammerite



No need for primer with Hammerite on this surface. Just wire brush off and then 2 coats of hammerite.
Far easier than removal. FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey
Post #421308 16th May 2022 7:18 am
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jules



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Nodge68 wrote:
You have to remove the towing eye to fit a tow bar, then refit it afterwards.


Maybe for OEM towbars but not for my Witter one. Didnt need to remove the bumper either. Jules
Post #421309 16th May 2022 7:38 am
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jules



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Lakelander wrote:
Bothy Bob wrote:
Seems a lot of bother
Will wire brush 2 coats primer and 2 coats Hammerite



No need for primer with Hammerite on this surface. Just wire brush off and then 2 coats of hammerite.
Far easier than removal.


I'm working under the car this week so will check the towing eye too. Jules
Post #421310 16th May 2022 7:39 am
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Nodge68



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jules wrote:
Nodge68 wrote:
You have to remove the towing eye to fit a tow bar, then refit it afterwards.


Maybe for OEM towbars but not for my Witter one. Didnt need to remove the bumper either.

Yes I installed an OEM bar on mine, but only because it was a bargain, or I'd have fitted a Witter. Thumbs Up Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.
Post #421328 16th May 2022 6:09 pm
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