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Hilux advice wanted on fitting pintle hook

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:28 pm
by dratsum
So I'm new to the scene and still learning. Over the weekend went on a trip into the Akatarawas with ccvc club and the day before the trip i decided that my towbar needed to f**k off.
Before
Before

After
After

Bit rough
Bit rough


Heaps more clearance! But in hindsight i wish i had thought this through a bit better.
I want to attach a pintle hook ( http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... uctID=4150 ) or a combination pintle ( http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... uctID=4151 ) to the rear of my ute.
What would be the best way to do this?
I'm thinking get a welder/engineer to use the bar that the towbar came off and weld a plate to attach pintle to?
Bar should be legit since it was made to have a towbar on it anyway, right? Also according to ccvc rules your not supposed to tow of a towbar - but surely this would be ok?
Any advice/suggestions would be much appreciated - also any recommendations on where to get it done!

Re: Hilux advice wanted on fitting pintle hook

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:40 pm
by lexulance
TWL have 30000lb ones for $90+gst and theyre made in usa,id buy one through them.
As with snatch towing with a snatch strap,its possible to get around 4 ton plus on the hook and its mountings,so extra bracing and a stronger over all build is required on the mounting,the stronger the better!
That's my two cents :wink:

Re: Hilux advice wanted on fitting pintle hook

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:52 pm
by dratsum
TWL? can you link me to it please?

Re: Hilux advice wanted on fitting pintle hook

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:00 pm
by Mehrts

Re: Hilux advice wanted on fitting pintle hook

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:05 pm
by Jerry
if its ccvc you will need to mount it a certain spec

Re: Hilux advice wanted on fitting pintle hook

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:10 pm
by dratsum
Cool thanks, sorry if im blind but where did you get prices from?
Also another rookie question :oops: after i grinded off towbar i sprayed some wd on it and left as is.
Will that be sweet for a week or so until i get this done or should i really be doing something about that?