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J-dub
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 various tow bar related questions well i fitted the small h style rig to car today, and its very very snug on the bottom of back bumper, is this normal? as in i think if i took bumper off, it wouldnt go back on!!
how do i over come this? put spacers in at the 4 bolts at the back??
cantremeber how much thread is left in the bolts though
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Re: various tow bar related questions Jameswallace wrote: well i fitted the small h style rig to car today, and its very very snug on the bottom of back bumper, is this normal? as in i think if i took bumper off, it wouldnt go back on!!
how do i over come this? put spacers in at the 4 bolts at the back??
cantremeber how much thread is left in the bolts though Spacers will only weaken it so avoid them if possible. Do you often have to take your bumper off?
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J-dub
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Re: various tow bar related questions no not really, but id like to be able to, i geuss i could back of the bolts a bit if i needed to
i need to take bumper off soon though to paint..
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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Re: various tow bar related questions Jameswallace wrote: no not really, but id like to be able to, i geuss i could back of the bolts a bit if i needed to
i need to take bumper off soon though to paint.. Half a job then. Why didn't you paint the bumper first... Its all in the planning James
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| October 6th, 2010, 5:49 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: various tow bar related questions no i dont need to paint the bumper, well not yet, i need to paint something by the bumper which i may or may not be able tog et away without taking them bumper off.
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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Re: various tow bar related questions Jameswallace wrote: no i dont need to paint the bumper, well not yet, i need to paint something by the bumper which i may or may not be able tog et away without taking them bumper off. I'm sure that makes sense
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| October 6th, 2010, 5:53 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: various tow bar related questions ill give it a go  hopefully no paint on bumper
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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J-dub
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Re: various tow bar related questions so how can i get the tow bar lower down from the bumper? looking at pics of other cars, there a bit lower?
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1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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| October 6th, 2010, 6:10 pm |
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Little Louis
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Re: various tow bar related questions twat the bumper with a hammer.
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| October 6th, 2010, 6:17 pm |
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Luke
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Re: various tow bar related questions What sort of chassis have you got James? I know you've said before.....
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