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Old May 16, 2001 | 12:17 PM
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Fitting towing hitch ?

I am thinking of fitting a TOWBAR (I think Americans call it a towing hitch) to a T/A. Need pics or details as to what to attach to on the car. I know the ends would need to fit to the chassis members. But what else? I intend to try to keep it hidden by having a removable goose neck. Thanks guys.
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Old May 20, 2001 | 10:49 AM
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Car: '85 IROC
Engine: 305
Transmission: T-5
I have a Reese shaddow mount hitch on my car http://www.reesehitch.com/79045_e74204_f_62.html although it does not look like the one shown, except for the actual hitch part. It is made of a 1.5" square steel tube with a pair of tabs welded to the back of it that run straight up to the bumper bolts and a pair of "dogleg" brackets welded under it, running forward and up to the rear subframe members, bolting on through existing holes. The hitch tongue slides into a hollow piece welded on the underside of the square tube.

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Old May 21, 2001 | 07:43 AM
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Thanks John for your reply. Good to hear from you again. I will try your suggestion. Was not sure what to bolt to other than the chassis. The chassis and bumper bolts look the way to go. Thanks again.

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