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Tow Bars

Post by Gothmog » Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:31 pm

Hi Folks

Just getting a new Jimny and want to fit a tow bar.
Looking at many tow bars they appear to drop down a lot are the rear and Im worried they may cause problems on steep angle departures.

Are there "good" or "bad" tow bars and do they cause much or any of a real problem off road ??


Thanks Gary

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Re: Tow Bars

Post by zook123 » Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:55 pm

Get a removable one, I find that mine sometimes drags but I can take it off with one dial!
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Re: Tow Bars

Post by Gothmog » Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:42 pm

Thanks,

Any recommendations as know can take quite a load when getting pulled out etc ??

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Re: Tow Bars

Post by zook123 » Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:33 am

Scottie! Where are you?

Would recommend getting some proper recovery points, as I wouldn't trust a towbar to recover off!
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2002 Jimny O2 Ragtop
Safari Snorkel, Freewheeling Hub Conversion
Diff Breathers, G/Box and T/Box Breathers, 2in Suspension Lift
HD Recovery Points and Winch Plate
Kuhmo KL71 MT / Goodyear Wrangler AT


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Re: Tow Bars

Post by SherwoodNash » Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:59 am

Here's a what's on the market guide.

http://www.kenttowbars.co.uk/towbar-types/

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Re: Tow Bars

Post by Gothmog » Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:31 pm

Good point on recovery points.

All the ones I have looked at require mods to the bumper, (not ideal on a brand new car with warranty)
http://www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/r ... _1395.html

Does anyone know any that don't require mods (cutting drilling etc) ??

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