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    Hello, does anyone have instructions (or pointers) on how to install toyota genuine towbar? I am after instructions on how to remover rear bumper and whether the cut-out is marked on the inside of the bumper. Also any other tips. I did search but nothing came up, seems odd, but then again most are fitted before delivery, mine wasn't.

    Thanks Andy
    Black 2003, TD, GXL Prado

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    Re: Towbar installation instructions

    Yeah, don't fit the genuine bar!!!!!!!!!!

    I went for a proper reece hitch setup which bolts to both chassis rails and the rear connector.

    It doesn't go throught the bumper at all and can be fitted without removing the bumper.

    It is rated for snatch recoveries whereas standard Toyota bar isn't (according to my dealer).
    Dave
    Views expressed are mine alone and are not intended to compromise the integrity of my employer nor offend those who may read such views.
    Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.

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    • #3
      Re: Towbar installation instructions

      Agreed, if I had my time again I'd fit the hayman reese.

      Although I think the dealer is having a lend of you as the hr towbar wouldn't be rated either.
      [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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      • #4
        Re: Towbar installation instructions

        I've got wot you want I will scan it and email it to you if thats ok
        04 GXL 3L TD Toyota Bullbar 2"TJM lift TJM OX hyd winch Blackwidow draws 40LT Engel dual batteries Mickey Thompson ATZ's Steinbauer P Box Airtek snorkel (colour coded)
        Its now gone sad to say but enjoying the replacement LC200 with a BIG list of bits to add.Lifted pre rego

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        • #5
          Re: Towbar installation instructions

          Thanks everyone. Quicky - I have sent you a PM.
          Black 2003, TD, GXL Prado

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          • #6
            Re: Towbar installation instructions

            Has anyone got pics of the Hayman reese towbar fitted? I'm looking at my options. I've looked at genuine toyota and ARB towmaster and I'm surprised at the difference in price for each for parts and labour. How hard are they to fit yourself- a copy of those instructions would be great.

            Cheers.

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            • #7
              Re: Towbar installation instructions

              I also would be interested in seeing a picture of a hayman reece towbar fitted to a 120s Prado? Anyone know where i can find one?
              [b]Silver 2008 D4D Auto GXL[/b]
              [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=6032]My build up[/url]

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              • #8
                Re: Towbar installation instructions

                I think the Hayman Reese design has changed, going by the description in Bushbashers post. A pic that HR sent:

                Doesn't seem to hang as low as the toyota.

                A pic from HR's fitting instructions:

                Compared to the genuine Toyota, it's a U shape and with 8 bolts rather than a L shape with 6 bolts. I compared both in the flesh and the steel is thicker and heavier with the HR.
                [size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]

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                • #9
                  Re: Towbar installation instructions

                  Originally posted by WBY 1
                  I think the Hayman Reese design has changed, going by the description in Bushbashers post. A pic that HR sent:
                  Doesn't seem to hang as low as the toyota.

                  A pic from HR's fitting instructions:
                  Compared to the genuine Toyota, it's a U shape and with 8 bolts rather than a L shape with 6 bolts. I compared both in the flesh and the steel is thicker and heavier with the HR.
                  Thanks WBY1, that's exactly what I needed. Does any one know the price (roundabouts) for the HR? Do they just sell the TB, ie are we able to fit it ourselves?
                  [b]Silver 2008 D4D Auto GXL[/b]
                  [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=6032]My build up[/url]

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                  • #10
                    Re: Towbar installation instructions

                    they're about $400 plus wiring loom, that includes tongue and ball. I'm about to buy one soon and fit it myself, looks fairly straight forward.
                    [size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Towbar installation instructions

                      Originally posted by WBY 1
                      they're about $400 plus wiring loom, that includes tongue and ball. I'm about to buy one soon and fit it myself, looks fairly straight forward.
                      It is straight forward.
                      I had a HR bar fitted 12 months ago.
                      A bloody strong bar.
                      The photo that Switch posted is slightly different to the line drawing.
                      The connection for the chains is very visible in the photo but further underneath in the line drawing as on mine ... a pain to fit chains when I connect the Jayco.
                      Contrary to what Bushbasher said
                      when mine was fitted they had to remove the bumper to fit four of the bolts.
                      I am not a tradie but hung around while it was fitted.
                      Not hard.
                      I would do it easily now
                      Cheers

                      Chris
                      White GXL Auto D4D 1/08 Option Pack 1
                      Tow bar, Brake controller, dual battery, ORS fridge slide and home made shelves not finished too busy traveling. Coil Rite Air suspension helpers. Rhino bars, Icom 440 UHF CB

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                      • #12
                        Re: Towbar installation instructions

                        Originally posted by ABD
                        when mine was fitted they had to remove the bumper to fit four of the bolts.
                        I am not a tradie but hung around while it was fitted.
                        Not hard.
                        I would do it easily now
                        Cheers

                        Chris
                        so they removed the outer skin bumper (plastic bit), did they remove and trim the inner steel subframe bar that the towbar bolts onto? the instructions i have say this is required...
                        [size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]

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                        • #13
                          Re: Towbar installation instructions

                          G'day WBY1
                          They remove bumper skin,
                          They removed and then cut the bumper skin mount
                          The HR towbar fits onto the subframe which is not removed from the car.
                          I have instructions from HR in PDF format dated 28-9-07 if interested
                          Cheers
                          Chris
                          White GXL Auto D4D 1/08 Option Pack 1
                          Tow bar, Brake controller, dual battery, ORS fridge slide and home made shelves not finished too busy traveling. Coil Rite Air suspension helpers. Rhino bars, Icom 440 UHF CB

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                          • #14
                            Re: Towbar installation instructions

                            Whilst we're on the topic of towbars, has anyone successfully fitted a hitch locking pin to a Toyota bar with the flat trailer plug on the left?
                            [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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                            • #15
                              Re: Towbar installation instructions

                              Originally posted by ABD
                              G'day WBY1
                              They remove bumper skin,
                              They removed and then cut the bumper skin mount
                              The HR towbar fits onto the subframe which is not removed from the car.
                              I have instructions from HR in PDF format dated 28-9-07 if interested
                              Cheers
                              Chris
                              Ahh yes you're right ABD, theres the outer bumper skin, skin mount, subframe. I didn't take proper notice when I crawled under the prado (and i don't know why it didn't click as odd to me if fitment rquired cutting of a structural member :wink: ).

                              When I fit mine soon I'll take some photos.
                              [size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]

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