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27-08-2006, 09:25 PM | #1 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hey all, I'm planning to remove my heavy duty (2300kg) Hayman Reece tow kit from my AU1 sedan, I don't imagine it'll be too difficult, but is there anything to watch out for? I know there's some tricks with the utes, is the sedan just a matter of undoing the bolts and pulling it off? I imagine the rear bar might need to come off too. Thanks in advance, Matt.
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27-08-2006, 09:33 PM | #2 | ||
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im not sure what the heavy duty towpacks look like, but with mine, when the rear bar was off, it just looked like a bunch of bolts etc. shouldnt be too hard?
if the hayman reece ones had a 'tongue' just remove that bit and forget about the stuff you cant see :P
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27-08-2006, 09:40 PM | #3 | ||
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Even with the tongue out it sticks out a fair bit... Won't look 'right' once it's lowered and exhaust's done etc, and I'll never use it.
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27-08-2006, 09:51 PM | #4 | ||
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But it makes the rear of your car stronger and could avoid some damage.
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27-08-2006, 09:55 PM | #5 | ||
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That's the only positive, I had 2 fools run into the back of my EA, this at least protects me a bit, but I'll take that chance. If I drive fast enough no-one will hit the back of me _2:
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27-08-2006, 10:03 PM | #6 | |||
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27-08-2006, 10:04 PM | #7 | |||
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Lol i guess you could try that, i have a HD hayman reece on my ute aswell, i usually dont like towbars but i havent taken it off for that reason but ive been thinking about it for a while now, Chris from Bluepower reckons the heavy thing takes a few tenths so you will be a few tenths quicker to get away. Shaun. |
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27-08-2006, 10:41 PM | #8 | |||
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28-08-2006, 04:40 PM | #9 | |||
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Just about to post the same. If your interested in selling it mate, im only down on the Gold Coast and would also be very interested in it. Cheers Col.
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28-08-2006, 04:44 PM | #10 | ||
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If its anything like the EA-ED one I put on my car, it required about 3 x 13mm holes to be drilled, and is not any easy removal, the rear bar will need to come off.
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29-08-2006, 11:35 AM | #11 | ||
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I'll see how it goes, and I'll let you guys who PM'ed me know if/when I get it off and want to sell it! Cheers, Matt.
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