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 A Frame for towing. 
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Somewhere on the forum is a pic of a well made A Frame that bolts on to the front bumper?...
I think it was Ken?
Done a search but cant find it, can somebody locate it for me.
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July 13th, 2014, 4:54 pm
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Post Re: A Frame for towing.
Pete,
it doesn't bolt onto the front bumper, but forms (most of) the front bumper.
When the A frame isn't attached, there are a couple of curved end pieces which fit onto it. ;)



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Thanks Ken, thats the pic.
Are the ends of the bumper also plugs in, so to speak?


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I have one for sale ;)

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@Tripyrenees
Thanks, but I like making things.


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Post Re: A Frame for towing.
Hi Pete,
yes, I used two sizes of tubing which nested together well, so the inner could be used as pivot pins for the A frame and also as 'plugs 'n sockets' for the removable bumper ends.


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Thanks Ken, thats the pic.
Are the ends of the bumper also plugs in, so to speak?

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July 14th, 2014, 10:26 pm
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Post Re: A Frame for towing.
This is my frame for towing... about 25 years old now.... It fits to the "towing-eyes" at the chassis and theres a "hinge" at it so the boom or car can move independently???? up or down... I think I've towed more then 20 (diffrent) cars with it. Some from France to home


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Made a start by adding towing eyes to the front bumper.
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Post Re: A Frame for towing.
Wow watch out there! Original bump supports aren't that strong! They suppose to bend when you 'touch' something! The 'official' stuff is either fixed to the original towing eyes on the chassis, or with a special plate directly bolted to the chassis! (My personal favorit) it just has 2 'hinges' that can go up and down but no sideways movement possible. This will give the most control.

Also think I've seen something that was fixed to the front suspentionarms. Didn't like that one.

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July 17th, 2014, 7:43 pm
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@Rusty,
Thanks for the input, however its home made.
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