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HonestTony
 


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Front Towing Eye Cover Options

When I brought my D3 the front Towing eye cover was broken with a few bits still attached.

I was planning on making a replacement out of alloy checker plate, but wondered if any one is retailing them to save the time? D3 2004 HSE
D2 1999 TD5 Auto GS - Sold
D2 2000 TD5 Auto ES - Sold
D1 1993 200TDI - Most off road fun- scrapped
RR LSE Brooklands 1994 - sold  
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DSL
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See what Uncle Ray (aka RLD) can do. Thumbs Up   
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HonestTony
 


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Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-2009-LAND-...fresh=true D3 2004 HSE
D2 1999 TD5 Auto GS - Sold
D2 2000 TD5 Auto ES - Sold
D1 1993 200TDI - Most off road fun- scrapped
RR LSE Brooklands 1994 - sold  
Post #188859210th Dec 2017 4:10 pm
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DSL
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A lot more substantial, like this one, and doesn't come off when going through puddles. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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z1234567890
 


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I like it Smile

If you are serious for offroad especially with dealing with stone, consider to invest on skid plate (especially front)

good luck for hunting  
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galwaygreen
 


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I drilled a small hole in mine and attached it to the tow eye with some nylon cord....about 9 inches long...if it comes off now it stays with the car.experience learned from nearly loosing one  
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HonestTony
 


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DSL wrote:
A lot more substantial, like this one, and doesn't come off when going through puddles. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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I could probably justify that as some of the byeway's I use have axle deep ruts

Does anyone know how it fits on? presumabley it is hanging off the pastic bumpber? D3 2004 HSE
D2 1999 TD5 Auto GS - Sold
D2 2000 TD5 Auto ES - Sold
D1 1993 200TDI - Most off road fun- scrapped
RR LSE Brooklands 1994 - sold  
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Bolted to chassis using m10 bolts   
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D3lta
 


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I took mine off to have good access to the towing eye when laning and snapped a couple of the clips. I have just left it off now (personally think it looks better and gives permanent access).

Is there any issue with leaving it off permanently? If not then I am happy to send it on if someone wants it for delivery cost. Will need the trim clips replacing though. 2006 Discovery 3 - HSE Auto  
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HonestTony
 


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Cheers delta you have pm D3 2004 HSE
D2 1999 TD5 Auto GS - Sold
D2 2000 TD5 Auto ES - Sold
D1 1993 200TDI - Most off road fun- scrapped
RR LSE Brooklands 1994 - sold  
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DSL
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tayaste wrote:
Bolted to chassis using m10 bolts


Yep, 4 x bolts. Proper job. Thumbs Up   
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