Which Towbar is best for GXL 150?

[footoo Member Find all posts View Profile Close footoo]

I tend to agree with Wooley, would not trust the HR.

Definately the Wynnum or Toyota bars are the better ones. I went with the Toyota bar only because it was a bit cheaper than getting a Wynnum bar down to Melb.

[Fungi2003 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fungi2003]

Can those of you who have a tow bar installed post a picture in this thread? It would be good to have a side by side visual of Genuine Toyota and other brands.

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I haven't seen an HR towbar on a 150 but on the 120, they are boltes to the cross member and the chassis rails. Not sure why they changed that on the 150.

I have seen a Toyota towbar on the 150 and to my eyes, it looks very, very strong with many mounting points on the chassis and heavy gauge steel used.

[wooley Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close wooley]

I haven't seen an HR towbar on a 150 but on the 120, they are boltes to the cross member and the chassis rails. Not sure why they changed that on the 150.

I have seen a Toyota towbar on the 150 and to my eyes, it looks very, very strong with many mounting points on the chassis and heavy gauge steel used.

The HR bar for the 150 is like the Toyota bar for the 120 (I think), it just bolts to the cross member.

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There are pictures of all 3 in this thread:

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...Factory-Towbar

Also, this thread may be of interest:

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...tting-concerns

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I tend to agree with Wooley, would not trust the HR.

Definately the Wynnum or Toyota bars are the better ones. I went with the Toyota bar only because it was a bit cheaper than getting a Wynnum bar down to Melb.

Yeah i went with the Toyota bar after reading about the HR bar. It pays to get a few quotes too. Rang two Toyota dealers with 50km of each other and there was $200 difference in price. Ended up paying $850 installed

[Winesy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Winesy]

Has anybody got the kaymar rear bar/tow bar.and if so can you post some Picts.Thanks.

[Ages Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ages]

Thswyup has on on his 150 build up with dual wheel carrier. Looks very nice.


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[FamilyGXL Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close FamilyGXL]

Hi, can anyone confirm that the OEM towbar can only be fitted after the vehicle has clocked 1000km? We bought a 150 today and hoping to take delivery on next Friday. (The vehicle is a floor stock with a September 2011 build, hence we can have it soon rather than later.) However we were told the tow bar can only fitted during the 1000km service. Is this true? I'm new to this forum so please excused my ignorance for not using the search button.

[BNEGXL Member Find all posts View Profile Close BNEGXL]

It's BS, a towbar or any other mechanical part can be fitted at any time,

Perhaps they're trying to save you some time and a few bucks by fitting it whilst it's in for a service anyway?

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Only if it is affecting price for lct otherwise I think they pulling your chain?

[FamilyGXL Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close FamilyGXL]

Thanks Rob.

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Wynumm towbars are only 600 as an alternative.


Hutch- 2007 V6 GXL.
2012 V6 GXL on order.

[REV Find all posts View Profile Close REV]

Hi, can anyone confirm that the OEM towbar can only be fitted after the vehicle has clocked 1000km? We bought a 150 today and hoping to take delivery on next Friday. (The vehicle is a floor stock with a September 2011 build, hence we can have it soon rather than later.) However we were told the tow bar can only fitted during the 1000km service. Is this true? I'm new to this forum so please excused my ignorance for not using the search button.

This is not true! You are being fed B.S.
The Tow bar, Bull Bar , Air locker & many other extras were fitted on my Prado, prior to pick up from the dealer.

Without checking the manual, It is recommended that you don't tow for the 1st 800 km. (Somebody, please correct me if I'm wrong)

Cheers
REV

[Lazy Eye'd Mike Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Lazy Eye'd Mike]

If your in Brisbane, Wynnum Towbars are the go.