Towbar

[kiwibstokes]

Took my car around a few Towbar places today, no luck with any of them to be able to fit one on the VR4, all recommended me to see an engineer to get one made up, so will do that next free day i have but i'm also inquiring to a few companies in NZ, prices for towbars kits or just buying the part off them and freight if possible.

What i'm after is basically a towbar that has a removable tounge for when i'm not towing and also doesn't have to be cut into the back part of the kit which shouldn't be a problem because the rear sits up fairly high on the back of the VR's

Will keep all posted on how this goes for those interested in getting one put on!

 

[gilly]

yep, very interested to know how this pans out - i definately dont need one now, but in a few years I might.

 

[Guest]

http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113&highlight=tow+bar

Club VR4 maybe worth a try?

Shipping one from NZ i think will be cheaper and easier then an Engineer?

But it depends on who you know

 

[Sydo]

Group-buy perhaps?
A good towbar is something that I will need.. soon.

 

[Nick]

yeah me too, count me in if there is a GB.

 

[kiwibstokes]

OK one company in NZ has got a removable tow bar set up for $360 plus freight of between $170 - $200 to Melbourne, total cost of $550 approx, haven't asked about a GB situation yet like to get a gauge of numbers first.

I will be looking into getting one in next few weeks and will also look into a few more companies.

 

[trounced]

sounds good im interested as well as a GB will buy one when everyone else does, if you want me to do the bargaining let me know who it is thats selling them and i will chase it and get a good price on them. im always known as the bargainer

 

[Sydo]

Count me in!

 

[Rasi]

I would be interested when the car actually arrives... may be a while tho as due to leave japan on the 18th Sept.

 

[kiwibstokes]

Went to another place today to see if they will make one for the legnum, $800 installed, fully custom so thats why a hefty price

 

[bradc]

Places in NZ quoted me about $600 or so, so the price isn't far off

 

[bogan bob]

If a group buy goes down, count me in, towbar is always handy.

As a relativley amatuer spanner swinger, could the tow ball be installed by me or would i have to take it somewhere?

 

[Guest]

i would go for the custom oz made one...
did they specify that the (nz one) will not interfer with the ayc pump in the back of most vr4s?

 

[bradc]

Carsten - I spoke to best bars because I was going to get one put onto the white VR-4. They said they know what AYC is and that I didn't need to worry about it at all, they weren't going to mount anything into the side of the pump or anything

 

[kiwibstokes]

Yea when i emailed the NZ company they asked what type of model eg, vr4 str ect, and if it was 4wd, looking under the car yesterday the chassis where you would have to attach to on either side is on far side of the exhaust (outside of car side) so depending on your exhaust the NZ frame may not work around after market larger exhaust etc i'm guessing

 

[kiwibstokes]

Ok, me car is going into the shop on wednesday to get a towbar fitted, $800 custom fitted, removable tounge over 1200kg rated, for anyone still interested in ordering kits from NZ, pm me and i'll pass on details of the companies.

Personally i couldn't wait long to get one, planning to get the jetski out next weekend so need it soon.

 

[GavDaniels]

Hey Guys,

I was talking with the mechanic at SSV the other day, and apparently he is getting one of the next Legnum's which they have coming in.
He has already arranged for it to go to a workshop to have it measured up for a towbar, again, removable tongue, no cutting of spoilers and alike. I am waiting for the quote on the manufacture, as I want a towbar for the kids bikes. So if anybody else is interested, would be happy to try and arrange a group buy through them (if the price and quality is OK)

Regards

Gavin

 

[kiwibstokes]

Sounds good for any VIC guys, will take photos etc of mine when done...

 

[J-B]

I look forward to seeing some pics, it would be good to be able to use our trailer again lol

 

[kiwibstokes]

Ok guys i'm been pretty slack lately had the towbar fitted a few weeks ago and here are the pics i said i'd put up.

All up cost $750 it's rated at 1000kg ish, but only because my cars manual