Y61 tow bar quick question!

[Hodge]

Quick one for you folks...
I'm bolting my tow bar on right now, and I just want to confirm.
The tow bar assembly simply attaches underneath the chassis / bumper bar, by 8 bolts?
So the 6 studs, which are on the 2 plates ( 3 on each ), that go into chassis, then the tow bar comes from underneath and is bolted on by means of nut's and washers, and there is also smaller 2 nuts you put on, closer to the bumper bar?
Just doesn't seem right to me, all that weight and down-force held on by puny little nut's and bolts ??

[threedogs]

I'll go have a look under mine and see what I can spy.

[threedogs]

I only have 6 bolts that I could see, 2 under the chassis and two from the back,
couldn't see anymore.
Genuine hayman-reece class 2 hitch

[Hodge]

Thanks TD, as always most helpful!
Even though I have 8 bolts all up, it's the same setup as yours. I just can't believe it's all help up by just bolts. I always assumed the tow bar somehow slides into, or on top of the chassis and gets bolted that way, so the weight of the bar and/or trailer download is well and truly held by the chassis. But this way it just hands off those bolts ... Intriguing.

[threedogs]

Thinks its on the way its bolted,,, it cant bend up as the 2 rear stop that the rest hold it flat as its only towing.
How the hell do I know, only has to hold 250KG max down force, the rest is rolling resistance.
Make sure the bolts are plated and Grade 8 if possible

[happygu]

Thanks TD, as always most helpful!
Even though I have 8 bolts all up, it's the same setup as yours. I just can't believe it's all help up by just bolts. I always assumed the tow bar somehow slides into, or on top of the chassis and gets bolted that way, so the weight of the bar and/or trailer download is well and truly held by the chassis. But this way it just hands off those bolts ... Intriguing.

The strength required is in shear force forwards and backwards, and the bolts are adequate for this....

[BillsGU]

Just make sure you use the correct type of bolts. They should have come with the tow bar. It is dangerous to use any old bolt you may have lying around.

[rottodiver]

The strength required is in shear force forwards and backwards, and the bolts are adequate for this....

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Scotty