A tow bar question
A tow bar question
I got a new tow bar from u-pull-it for $11 and it is longer and lower than the old one so the trailer should clear the electrical socket. The problem is that it doesn't have a place for shackles like the old one, just a hole which you can see in the pictures.
What would be the best option? Screw something into the hole to hold the shackles? Weld something on? Something else?
Thanks
What would be the best option? Screw something into the hole to hold the shackles? Weld something on? Something else?
Thanks
yes, what TOONGA says - safety - there are some new laws about safety chains on towbars in some states at least - the chain needs to be the particular safety chain grade, stamped every few links. Your best advice would surely come from a trailer/caravan joint rather than a forum where anyone almost can make a mistake advising.
I don't have current safety chain on my trailer, but considering to cover my safety duties. I also have a hole drilled in my towbar tongue, but more to one side. I use a trailer rated D bolt to hook my trailer draw bar chain to tongue.
Depending on how deep the the D bolts U shape is, determines how far a hole it will reach
I don't have current safety chain on my trailer, but considering to cover my safety duties. I also have a hole drilled in my towbar tongue, but more to one side. I use a trailer rated D bolt to hook my trailer draw bar chain to tongue.
Depending on how deep the the D bolts U shape is, determines how far a hole it will reach
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The shackles you use now have to be rated... I know that much
Which U-Pull-it did you go to? I'm assuming Gillman. Anything interesting there? Lonsdale is kinda boring at the moment.
Cheers Cam
Which U-Pull-it did you go to? I'm assuming Gillman. Anything interesting there? Lonsdale is kinda boring at the moment.
Cheers Cam
When life gives you a corner, drop a gear, pitch, and stomp the loud pedal
Bianca: 1991 Subaru Brumby
My First / Project car
EA81 Rebuilt by Tony Knight from knight Engines
2" body lift
25" 185r14 Yokahama Delivery Star, light truck tyres
2" Sports exhaust
Rear Aguip step/bar
Liberty seats
Mums Car 08 Liberty Wagon
Bianca: 1991 Subaru Brumby
My First / Project car
EA81 Rebuilt by Tony Knight from knight Engines
2" body lift
25" 185r14 Yokahama Delivery Star, light truck tyres
2" Sports exhaust
Rear Aguip step/bar
Liberty seats
"Bianca"
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Dads Car: 02 Impreza WRX STi[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Mums Car 08 Liberty Wagon
Interestingly enough, welded chain is seen as weaker than d-shackles: http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/ ... r_VSB1.pdf
1989 Brumby - Shiny new red paint, stroked EJ20 phase 2 SOHC with Darton sleeves bored to EJ22, Wiseco high-compression pistons, Delta 2000 grind cams , EJ/XT6 5 stud with WRX 4/2 pots, 5-speed, 86 GTS seats and so much more.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
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Race engine? Lol I wish. The only thing that's race about it is the way I thrash it.Nubaru wrote:just reading BrumbysKid sign ature - a race engine ? and truck tyres ?
Well almost. What's been done to it and continuing to be done could be considered a race engine. Probably the most race like EA81 out there except for Silver Bullet's twin carb thats been rebuilt and sitting in the shed.
When Tony built mine he knew what it was going to be used for. Open country roasds/ 4wding etc. I will upload dyno pics Monday after the Weber is rejetted/ tuned and dynoed. Where I originally took it managed to fail but it still made decent power from them.
Cheers Cam
When life gives you a corner, drop a gear, pitch, and stomp the loud pedal
Bianca: 1991 Subaru Brumby
My First / Project car
EA81 Rebuilt by Tony Knight from knight Engines
2" body lift
25" 185r14 Yokahama Delivery Star, light truck tyres
2" Sports exhaust
Rear Aguip step/bar
Liberty seats
Mums Car 08 Liberty Wagon
Bianca: 1991 Subaru Brumby
My First / Project car
EA81 Rebuilt by Tony Knight from knight Engines
2" body lift
25" 185r14 Yokahama Delivery Star, light truck tyres
2" Sports exhaust
Rear Aguip step/bar
Liberty seats
"Bianca"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Dads Car: 02 Impreza WRX STi[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Mums Car 08 Liberty Wagon