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Bush Tucker Man:
.de/new/oxid.php/sid/f75c3e25d70390d57754294854f7fbd8/cl/alist/cnid/a9940b456627bc856.03629816]These might be a bit excessive though :? :lol:
SteveG:
[quote="Bush Tucker Man]
It looks a very interesting solution :-k
I take it that it has the threaded cross-member?? (captive nuts?)
Otherwise you've had the same problem as I've got (fuel tank)
Can I ask 2 questions please?
1. How far does it stand off the cross-member face?
2. How much are they?(haven't noticed them for sale)
My main concern is whether the upper-most bar on the Dixon-Bate framework will interfere with the loop on that[/quote]
I'll measure up and take some closer pics for you tomorrow. I'll also check the exact price, but I think itwas about 20-25 pounds.
I take my standard LR adjustable tow plate and rack off, takes about 5 mins to undo bolts and disconnect connector and bolt on ring. But I don't tow that often.
Have you also considered one of these..
this works with TD5 tank and crossmember.
Cheers
Steve
Bush Tucker Man:
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I'll measure up and take some closer pics for you tomorrow. I'll also check the exact price, but I think itwas about 20-25 pounds.
Have you also considered one of these.. this works with TD5 tank and crossmember.
Cheers
Steve
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Thanks for the offer of measurements
I'd like to stick with the Dixon-Bate, as I often tow various trailers (& hence coupling heights)
I've had the W&H Wheelcarriers version on my old 90V8-CSW, it's an easy all-round solution, but not what I need.
Thanks for suggesting it
Bush Tucker Man:
I've come up with a sort-term solution (still haven't got a BIG shackle)
I used the cross-member loop (part number below), spreader plate & a 1" tow-ball spacer to mount it to the spare slider.
The only real problems are;
1. To have the loop in the central position interferes with the mounting pin
2. The thread (& length) of the 'Loop' are matched to a cross-members depth, so the spacer is required.
If I could get it threaded further down & shortened, it would be preferable.
--- Quote from: "V8MoneyPit" ---IIt's NRC5396 at £5.24 + VAT. You will also need the spreader plate for the other side, 562756 at £6.10 + VAT (yes, more than the loop!) and 2 nuts. I used Nyloc ones. Can't remember the thread size, but I'm sure it was metric.
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Apologies for slight blurring/lack of colour saturation, but it was getting towards dusk.
Bush Tucker Man:
I could however do with someone with a lathe, to thread the length of the cross-member section of the 'Loop', then I could cut down the thread to a minumum & dispense with the 1" spacer
That's if it'd fit in the holding section of a lathe
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