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Tow Jaw to TD5 Crossmember

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96Disco:
I'd like to remove the towbard on my '02 110 and fix a tow jaw to the crossmember for use as a recovery point.  Can anyone advise as to whether this is possible/advisable and what I'd need to do it?

Many thanks,


Phil.

Bush Tucker Man:
It's funny you should mention that.....

The cross-member holes are threaded on a Td5 (as I found out in the above thread)

96Disco:
Humm, thanks, looks possible judging by the 'photo of SteveG's vehicle with the Scorpion recovery loop attached.  Will I need a spreader plate or is this built into the crossmember?

Also, whilst I'm at it, is it possible to fit a couple of tow jaws to the front bumper as recovery points?  I'm sure I've seen this on Camel Trophy and G4 Defenders, anyone know how it's done?

Thanks,


Phil.

BigA:

--- Quote from: "96Disco" ---Humm, thanks, looks possible judging by the 'photo of SteveG's vehicle with the Scorpion recovery loop attached.  Will I need a spreader plate or is this built into the crossmember?

Also, whilst I'm at it, is it possible to fit a couple of tow jaws to the front bumper as recovery points?  I'm sure I've seen this on Camel Trophy and G4 Defenders, anyone know how it's done?

Thanks,


Phil.
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I had a tow bar/jaw fitted to my 90 when i had standard bumper fitted, used it a number of time, with no problems, was fitted at the mounting point to bumper. i still have the tow bar if you are interested, included the back plate required and bolts. PM if interested, may be a bit of a cost on postage mind??

Andy

Bush Tucker Man:

--- Quote from: "96Disco" ---Humm, thanks, looks possible judging by the 'photo of SteveG's vehicle with the Scorpion recovery loop attached.  Will I need a spreader plate or is this built into the crossmember?
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Stiffener/spreader is built in, as there's no access to the rear cross-member face with the fuel-tank & carrier in place (as I found out)


--- Quote from: "96Disco" ---Also, whilst I'm at it, is it possible to fit a couple of tow jaws to the front bumper as recovery points?  I'm sure I've seen this on Camel Trophy and G4 Defenders, anyone know how it's done?
Thanks,
Phil.
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It is, but I'd reckon (standard) late Defender bumpers aren't as strong as they used to be :?
Either way, it'll need a strengthener/spreader behind it (& mounted as close to a bumper mount as possible)

Why not use JATE rings, bumper mounted 'D' rings, or an ex-military bumper with in-built tow-pin receiver instead??

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