How High

[Flip-Flop]

How high can I safely afford to higher my suspension without effecting the towing of my caravan? Is 2" ok?

I have also noticed some sag in the rear end when the caravan is hooked up, will new shocks alone sort this out or will I need new springs aswell?

Thanks in advance

[gilburt]

springs

Only new springs will help with sag as shock absorbers are just as they say shock absorbers milners do a pair of uprated spring for 40 quid
fitted some to my pajero when i had one they were a good buy.
going to fit some to my surf.

[rubblebags]

Hi Flip Flop

I've just done the 2" lift and I also have the same problem with the towing. My original tow height was a bit high, so now i'm looking to drop about 3" to 4" . I shall be looking for information on the adjustable tow hitches with the intention of removal for off roading. If I can't remove the tow hitch easily it defeats the object of the lift for off roading.

Geoff.

[pops]

Hi Flip Flop

I've just done the 2" lift and I also have the same problem with the towing. My original tow height was a bit high, so now i'm looking to drop about 3" to 4" . I shall be looking for information on the adjustable tow hitches with the intention of removal for off roading. If I can't remove the tow hitch easily it defeats the object of the lift for off roading.

Geoff.

hey guys cant you just bolt a plate on with couple holes lower to bolt tow hitch on. then 2 bolts and she,s off again for OFF ROADING

[rubblebags]

Low towball

hey guys cant you just bolt a plate on with couple holes lower to bolt tow hitch on. then 2 bolts and she,s off again for OFF ROADING

Yes your right Pop. Mine was allready droped about 3" so we are talking about droping it to 7". Plus you have got 2" lower still for the stabiliser below that. My options are make a 1" thick drop plate to suit (as the standard one is 3/8") and take it off every, time but the leverage on that 7" plate clamped by two bolts is a lot. Plus I have then got to bolt back the bumper plate holding the electric sockets. All in all not the end of the world. My second option is to buy an adjustable tow coupling that I have a picture of for 4x4's, held by one large pin. Then buy an AL-KO stabiliser coupling ( I,d like one of those anyway £189 ) and then fix the electrics to a permanent position. The real problem is will the adjustable coupling drop low enough and be safe.?

Geoff

[pops]

Yes your right Pop. Mine was allready droped about 3" so we are talking about droping it to 7". Plus you have got 2" lower still for the stabiliser below that. My options are make a 1" thick drop plate to suit (as the standard one is 3/8") and take it off every, time but the leverage on that 7" plate clamped by two bolts is a lot. Plus I have then got to bolt back the bumper plate holding the electric sockets. All in all not the end of the world. My second option is to buy an adjustable tow coupling that I have a picture of for 4x4's, held by one large pin. Then buy an AL-KO stabiliser coupling ( I,d like one of those anyway £189 ) and then fix the electrics to a permanent position. The real problem is will the adjustable coupling drop low enough and be safe.?

Geoff

mmmm bit of a dilemma, wot to do why not throw this one to the possee to see what they can come up with

[rubblebags]

mmmm bit of a dilemma, wot to do why not throw this one to the possee to see what they can come up with

yep I cant be the only one on this planet with this problem. ??
Just have to wait and see . I've started saving my pennies any way.

Geoff

[pops]

yep I cant be the only one on this planet with this problem. ??
Just have to wait and see . I've started saving my pennies any way.

Geoff

good man, have a good xmas geoff.
martin

[gemini]

Yes your right Pop. Mine was allready droped about 3" so we are talking about droping it to 7". Plus you have got 2" lower still for the stabiliser below that. My options are make a 1" thick drop plate to suit (as the standard one is 3/8") and take it off every, time but the leverage on that 7" plate clamped by two bolts is a lot. Plus I have then got to bolt back the bumper plate holding the electric sockets. All in all not the end of the world. My second option is to buy an adjustable tow coupling that I have a picture of for 4x4's, held by one large pin. Then buy an AL-KO stabiliser coupling ( I,d like one of those anyway £189 ) and then fix the electrics to a permanent position. The real problem is will the adjustable coupling drop low enough and be safe.?

Geoff

what you need it a pull out towbar, you might have seen one on a transit tipper or sometimes lorrys have them fitted, square box tubing, slides inside another, then 2 pins fits through to keep it in position

[rubblebags]

what you need it a pull out towbar, you might have seen one on a transit tipper or sometimes lorrys have them fitted, square box tubing, slides inside another, then 2 pins fits through to keep it in position

Hi Ian

thanks for that info it looks like I might have to fabricate something along those lines. Theres atransit tipper accross the road but no towbar on it just full of garden crap. I'll have a look on the web and see if I can find anything.

Cheers Geoff.

[Flip-Flop]

Hi Flip Flop

I've just done the 2" lift and I also have the same problem with the towing. My original tow height was a bit high, so now i'm looking to drop about 3" to 4" . I shall be looking for information on the adjustable tow hitches with the intention of removal for off roading. If I can't remove the tow hitch easily it defeats the object of the lift for off roading.

Geoff.

Thanks for the replies and advice, if I read you all correctly I am better off steering away from a 2" lift if I tow a caravan?

Thanks again

[nishikigoi]

Thanks for the replies and advice, if I read you all correctly I am better off steering away from a 2" lift if I tow a caravan?

Thanks again

I used a Dixon bate adjusterble hitch on my Disco (slides up 'n' down) just fix the smaller bit to the car and the slider to the ball (Might need to drill out the holes).

[MattF]

I think you must have earned the record for dredging up the oldest thread.

[nishikigoi]

I think you must have earned the record for dredging up the oldest thread.

I thank you, (Ba-dum tish)

[scotty]

i got one of these off eblag

was about £40

cheers scotty