exr6turbs Member 10 Member For: 15y 10m 8d Posted 22/04/09 07:00 AM Share Posted 22/04/09 07:00 AM Hey all.. Just want to ask a few questions about the tow kit for a xr6 turbo ute... I am looking into getting one and would like to know Do I need to cut my rear bar or get a new one?? how much the heavy duty tow kit cost from ford??? I will be able to fit it myself.. cheersalex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 17y 8m Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 22/04/09 09:46 PM Share Posted 22/04/09 09:46 PM Yes you will need to cut a hole in the rear bar, an air saw works well. Get a heavy duty tow kit from hayman reece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sten Member 45 Member For: 14y 5m 5d Posted 14/09/10 01:20 PM Share Posted 14/09/10 01:20 PM Is there a plug to fill this gap like some sedans have. I want to take mine off but am to cheap to buy a whole new bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR01 Member 152 Member For: 14y 2m 28d Posted 18/09/10 11:17 PM Share Posted 18/09/10 11:17 PM (edited) how much the heavy duty tow kit cost from ford??? I will be able to fit it myself.. cheersalexThe Genuine heavy duty kit from Ford has the load leveling kit included, and although they are listed as different part numbers, they have to be sold together.I will be buying mine of a trailer supplier as they are about $800 cheaper and maybe com from same factory. Haymen Reese Heavy Duty $600 fitted, Ford $1200 + fitting)Yes you will have to cut a whole in the bumper. It would be cheeper to leave it on. If you are worried about the tounge the heavy duty one has removable drawbar so it is not too bad. You can just put a cap over the end of it. Edited 18/09/10 11:19 PM by BCR01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohan_mck Member 5 Member For: 14y 3m 26d Posted 21/09/10 06:55 AM Share Posted 21/09/10 06:55 AM (edited) where did you get quoted 600 for that the cheapest iv found is 750 Edited 22/09/10 04:18 AM by RHR No need to quote above post. USE FAST REPLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarKer Member 174 Member For: 15y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 21/09/10 09:52 AM Share Posted 21/09/10 09:52 AM The genuine towbars when fitted result in a huuuuuuuge hole.. I went the aftermarket way and bought a 1250 KG rated bar which only requires about 1"x3" flap taken out from the bottom.. Can't even see it unless you are lying down..Of course I am limited to 1250 KG's only... However, that is more then adequate for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 14y 9m 26d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 22/09/10 03:26 AM Share Posted 22/09/10 03:26 AM I could swear mine is a ford tow bar and it doesnt go through the bumper at all, but the bastards did leave the mount a bit close to the exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR01 Member 152 Member For: 14y 2m 28d Posted 23/09/10 02:58 AM Share Posted 23/09/10 02:58 AM where did you get quoted 600 for that the cheapest iv found is 750I got that quote from the local trailer supplier. I have seen them on the ebay for about $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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