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xtd5



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Barolo Black
Towbar missing part?

I've just purchased a 2010 FL2 supposedly with tow bar but find, after purchase, that in fact the Guy can't find the draw bar and tow ball part. I have all electrics and the frame on the vehicle but the fixed arm and ball are missing. I think it is a proper LR tow bar fitted on purchase.. Can I buy the spare part or do I need to purchase another whole tow bar?
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Post #239370 29th Oct 2014 10:57 am
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turboextreme



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The land rover tow bars was manufactured by either Brink or Thule. Yours will be the Thule as you have the narrow gap between the two bolt mounts.
The land rover part number for the tow bar is LR002738 flange mount or LR002742 swan neck. Thule will supply the correct part cheaper which can be ordered from any tow bar fitter cheaper then land rover.

Post #239380 29th Oct 2014 11:59 am
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ad210358



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It's not the detachable variety, could well be the Swan Neck variety, as opposed to the flange type, either way, it's the Brink/Thule part your after.

Post #239441 29th Oct 2014 5:29 pm
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3disco



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Re: Towbar missing part?

I have a spare swan neck you can have for £10 if you come and pick it up!

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xtd5



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Thanks 3Disco - pm sent

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JohnB



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Slovenia 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Hi,
I have the same problem. I bought my FL2 2008 a few moth ago and previous owner also misplaced draw bar. I tried to find it, but without success. Only thing that was proposed to me is to replace the whole tow bar Sad. So is there anyone who can tell me if I can buy only missing part or just whole tow bar? Thanks all.


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Post #239584 31st Oct 2014 4:26 am
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ad210358



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Yours is the Brink/Thule Detachable type, if it were me, knowing thet they have changed the design a couple of times, I would try and get the complete Towball and Reciever, it's only two bolts that hold the Receiver on, you won't be able to get them as a seperate unit unless you can pick up a used one from someone.

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dunkley201



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Thule/Brink only sell through their approved tow bar fitters. Approach a local one and get a price. Or try PF Jones. It will cost you over £100 though. Shocked For that money of course you could pick up a perfectly good complete used bar off the 'bay - and it could be a Witter! (which, IMO, is better)
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #239595 31st Oct 2014 10:12 am
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xtd5



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Delighted to say after a lovely drive to Devon today I met 3disco and purchased my missing part. He even loaned me his tools to fit it whilst I was there and served coffee and biscuits! What a pleasure to meet a fellow Freelander 2 owner through this forum.
Thank you 3disco! Thanks also to others who offered helpful advice Smile

Post #239646 31st Oct 2014 7:56 pm
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3disco



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My pleasure very nice to meet you and even the weather was kind!

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JohnB



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Thanks for the information. I will call my local Thule dealer and ask him if I can get the complete Towball and Reciever. If not I will try what dunkley201 suggested – ebaj and search for a Witter Very Happy

Post #239691 1st Nov 2014 8:51 am
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ad210358



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If you can find someone who is selling the identical bar, you will only need to swap the Reciever with the Towball, no need to change the complete one.

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JohnB



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Slovenia 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Thanks ad210358. I was searching over the weekend for someone who is selling the identical bar - no such luck. So the local dealer is next step Smile

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dorsetfreelander



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I would also vote for 3Disco and his hospitality. Helped me out with a radio and tour of his workshop. Hope his leg is getting better. Dennis

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3disco



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Hi Dennis,a pleasure to meet you,thank you for your kind thoughts.

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