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surf towhook position
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:02 pm
by PAID
hey guys.. quick question re: towhook placement for the rear of my surf
not entirely sure where to put it
do i just put it on the rail? it looks like placement there would have a strap putting too much pressure on my bumper during a snatch
thanx in advance for any help given
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:22 am
by MATT4U
what part of teh country do you live
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:12 am
by DieselBoy
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:26 am
by PAID
MATT4U wrote:what part of teh country do you live
west auckland..
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:53 pm
by Macca
I have had the same dilema and know lots of others have too. I just use a big d shackle in place of the towball to tow from. I have seen some work mike has done for penetrator using the standard towbar mount but using a new tounge with a rated hook and a shackle hole in it. The other option is to go the whole hog and built a complete new rear bumper that has shackle hangers on it with a removable hitch like
http://www.sonoransteel.com/Customers/Maryland.jpg
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:01 pm
by PAID
Macca wrote: I just use a big d shackle in place of the towball to tow from
i dont have a towbar
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:09 pm
by albundy
Go and get a heavy duty rear replacement bar made up with a centre mounted tow hook and shackles fitted where the bar attaches to the chassis. The centre hook you use for towing/snatching, the shackles you use for winching to evenly distibute the load.
