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[Wanted] Tow Bar Chassis Bolts
Its a long shot, but any one got a pair of Tow Bar Chassis Bolts for D4 ? They look like the picture, and they only seem to come with a new tow bar in a kit ?
Pic from an old post, hope thats Ok ?
Any help very welcome !
Thanks
21st Jun 2022 6:06 pm
jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
Hi,
What you need are the bolts, washers and spacers.......
Slightly different from those shown in the photo......
I'm trying to track some down as well......
I have a set but have lost one of the spacers into the chassis, never to be seen again......
IIRC someone successfully fished one out using a magnet 🧲 on a piece of string..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
26th Jun 2022 12:10 pm
jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
Hi,
Its not rattling around in the chassis.
I have a small endoscope (usb from ebay) but no sign of it yet......
I'll have a go at fishing but looks like it has been eaten by the Chassis.....
Trying to source another spacer or 2 or possibly try metal shop for something suitable......
OK ... haven't got a towbar and haven't fitted one to a D4 but, from what I've seen in other posts, the picture Greenman has posted is exactly what you are after. (so happy if someone corrects me.)
The "spacer" has a protruding threaded section and, beyond that, a non-threaded bit that allows it to pass through the smaller "exit hole" and be grippable/manoeuvrable whilst you get the setscrew in to place at the other side of the chassis.
In terms of functionality, a tubular spacer would 100% work and you could use a single bolt straight through ... but I suspect others on here will wave the "not type approved" flag at this point.
26th Jun 2022 1:46 pm
nigethecat
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Let me be the one to correct you mate the ones JC had were from my Towtrust TL1 so were most definitely correct for a D4, slightly different design to the others in that they are just a long spacer with a through bolt and some washers and a nut.
The biggest issue with any of these spacers is that they are designed for a new chassis and don’t count on there being any rust or crud inside the chassis member (I know highly unlikely with an LR ) so they need to be filed/ground down a little and test fitted (the point at which JC lost his).
The string idea sounds good and maybe some gentle taps with a hammer on the chassis rail at various points or even remove the rear bumper..? Got to be quicker than trying to find a spare I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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26th Jun 2022 6:45 pm
jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
Hi all,
Just got a quote from TowTrust for a new chassis spacer.
Very reasonable - £2 plus VAT and Postage -- £9.
I assume they will also do the bolts, washers and nuts........
In terms of functionality, a tubular spacer would 100% work and you could use a single bolt straight through ... but I suspect others on here will wave the "not type approved" flag at this point.
nigethecat wrote:
Let me be the one to correct you mate the ones JC had were from my Towtrust TL1 so were most definitely correct for a D4, slightly different design to the others in that they are just a long spacer with a through bolt and some washers and a nut.
So they ARE ok regarding type-approval, so just get some made. Let's face it - a stack of washers would do the job.
The P&P charges from TowTrust are ridiculous.
27th Jun 2022 1:25 pm
nigethecat
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If you think those postage charges are crazy then add another £10 for sending up here as apparently they have moved my house to "The Highlands" I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
Post office charge for 15kg box double the size needed for a towbar , so therefore cost of sending a towbar, looked to be £9.35 when I was looking earlier.
So £6.60 to send a spacer seems very excessive to me. (£9 - (£2+20%) ).
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
27th Jun 2022 3:44 pm
jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
Hi
Postage was £4.99 plus VAT......
Spacers were £2 each plus VAT
Cheaper than driving down to pick up.....
They also do a full kit of bolts, nuts, washers and spacers for ~£30
Thanks
JC
29th Jun 2022 8:44 pm
Flapper
Member Since: 04 Feb 2015
Location: Gloucester
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I bought a set then went to fit the tow bar and found they were already bolted in the chaise.
So it was just a case of undoing the nut putting on the bar and the nut back up.
I have 2 in my garage.
30th Jun 2022 4:52 pm
jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
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yes, they are ready fitted on the D3
As long as someone hasn't removed the bolts.....
JC
30th Jun 2022 5:43 pm
jc_uk
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yes, they are ready fitted on the D3
As long as someone hasn't removed the bolts.....
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
the ones JC had were from my Towtrust TL1 so were most definitely correct for a D4, slightly different design to the others in that they are just a long spacer with a through bolt and some washers and a nut.
) so they need to be filed/ground down a little and test fitted (the point at which JC lost his).
