Fitting a tow bar - warning
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:16 am
Hi Guys
Just want to share my experience having just fitted an after-market tow bar to my Gen 4 at a reputable 4x4 outlet.
I wont mention names as they did rectify the problem and I dont think this is their normal standard - but more a lesson to not assume things will be done properly and always check what has been done.
I took delivery and all looked good on the surface - a day later I then noticed a loose bolt on the bumper at the door sill. This made me look closer underneath to discover that one side of the tow bar appeared to be correct with 4 bolts to the chassis - the other however had one bolt missing and a second finger tight - ie only 50% of support on that side.
Had I not checked who knows what might have happened down the line.
Just want to share my experience having just fitted an after-market tow bar to my Gen 4 at a reputable 4x4 outlet.
I wont mention names as they did rectify the problem and I dont think this is their normal standard - but more a lesson to not assume things will be done properly and always check what has been done.
I took delivery and all looked good on the surface - a day later I then noticed a loose bolt on the bumper at the door sill. This made me look closer underneath to discover that one side of the tow bar appeared to be correct with 4 bolts to the chassis - the other however had one bolt missing and a second finger tight - ie only 50% of support on that side.
Had I not checked who knows what might have happened down the line.