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bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Wanted - LR crossmember kit for bolt on tow hitch

Hi

I am looking for the LR part KNK100090, the kit that allows you to bolt a hitch directly to the rear crossmember of a TD5.

I have a feeling it may no longer be available as Google has not come up with any answers apart from it is not available. Not tried the dealers yet.

I should be able to make the parts but would prefer the standard items.

Thanks

Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !!
2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold
2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold
2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member
2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days !

17th Apr 2012 8:34pm

wslr

Member Since: 18 Jul 2010
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Posts: 581

Try Yeovil and ask them to look for the item within the dealer network, Bob. See what they come up with.

17th Apr 2012 9:02pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Thanks, I will give them a call

Found one in the US, £35 plus £30 postage

Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !!
2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold
2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold
2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member
2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days !

17th Apr 2012 9:06pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2522

Bob

Will the replacement crossmember for your 90 not have the threaded inserts already included?

Assuming not as you are asking for the part

Mark

17th Apr 2012 9:21pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Hi Mark

Threaded inserts should be there. I am after the spreader plate that goes over the cross member and the angle iron that goes under the cross member. I could just bolt into the cross member but think it would be better to spread the load.

There are other options, 2" receiver the same as I have on the 110 or a Dixon Bates tow bar (202046).

As the 90 is not classed as a commercial (the 110 is) I think the receiver is out ( I will find the MOT tester who refuses to pass it !) so the DB route may be best, and it is cheaper than a receiver !

Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !!
2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold
2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold
2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member
2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days !

17th Apr 2012 9:43pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16884

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I would have thought that a 2" receiver only becomes a towing attachment if you have a coupling fitted in it. I don't see how you could actually fail the MOT simply by having the receiver socket fitted, provided that you remove any coupling before the test. This doesn't of course alter the fact that it would be illegal to tow with it and you would also probably invalidate your insurance if they found out,

Also, don't forget that if you are being conscientious the coupling that you fit must also be type approved, so no NATO pintles.

I find it very hard to believe that this latest bit of Euromadness will actually make the roads safer! How many accidents in a year are caused by the failure of an inadequately designed towing hitch? Very, very few, I would wager.

17th Apr 2012 11:21pm

nakatanenga

Member Since: 12 Nov 2010
Location: Neumarkt
Posts: 546

E-approved NATO hitches are available for 339.-. EUR

KNK is available for 42.- EUR

Both on stock.

Hope that helps! WANTED:

SII or SIII in max 1.5k

18th Apr 2012 7:49am

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Thanks Peter

18th Apr 2012 8:19am

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Got one, apparently the kit is still sold directly from LR

18th Apr 2012 10:12am

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