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spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

yes joe is still around but pays me to do his work for him
he dosent have a workshop anymore he packed it in when his mechanic cleared off to mitsubishi but still ongood terms with him .

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annek · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 0:32 Post subject:

So Milwards (Jo) is still importing/selling servicing, etc.?.. I met his mechanic at mitsubishi in Worthing.. which sadly, as you must know, has now gone!..
Sorry .. this thread is kinda wandering off isn't it?!

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

that was me .

annek · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:28 Post subject:

MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

Hello all,

After reading Annek's post on the anker towbar, i have just ordered one from them £80 delivered!!! this is just for the towbar no ball or electrics, as i already have two sets of each on other vehicles i'm no longer using. Looking forward to fitting it and using it.

cheers

Max.

MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

It's arrived! this is what I got for my £80

it's another busy weekend on the Delica Wink

MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

I have fitted the two angle pieces and the main crossmember to the truck, but i Can't seem to locate where the two strengthening plates go?? you can see them in the pic above, they should locate at the bottom of the angle plates and go up to the chassis, also not shown in the pic are the washer plates that go between the two and the bent plates with a bolt welded in that go onto the chassis. The bent plates are only bent 10 degrees or so, in the instructions it shows them bent 90 degrees.

hope someone can shed some light.. :?

Max.

IanFJ · Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 816 Location: Bristol (Nailsea)

Hi

I used a towequip bar on my L400 which I assume uses the same places for location of bolts. On mine there are two plates going towards the front that locate into existing holes in box sections running fore and aft under the floor. If no one else gets round to it I'll try and post a piccie of it.

Cheers

IanJ
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MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

Here we go mechanical bit done 8-)

So I hope this gives a good idea of where everything goes, next is the elecs which does not look so straight forward. Rolling Eyes

I must hoover the carpet in the lounge next time i bring the Delica in Laughing

cheers

Max.

annek · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 23:41 Post subject:

You make it look SO easy!!!!! Laughing

excellent pics.. where's the bent bar tho that bolts to the top of the strengthening arm? I now think mine is different!?!?!.. it might not be.. will have to look again

annek · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 0:10 Post subject:

yes definitely get the carpet hoovered next time before bringing in the Deli... Shocked

show some respect, please! Laughing

richt · Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 96 Location: New Zealand

Great thread - thanks! Got mine fitted today. All electrics went in no problems, though have to do the reversing light tomorrow as it got dark before I'd linked in to the wire! Looks like that could be a bit of a pain as I haven't taken the headlining out, just the side panles to give access - will get there though!

annek · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:39 Post subject:

The wiring was relatively easy! (she says!).. well I did have help, from a mechanic with a wire tester... but I exposed the wires on either side by simply opening the side panels and then removing the left side... a new wire was run under the carpet on the floor to the right side for an earth and the fog lamp.

rabb_uk · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 17:50 Post subject:

Just my opinion but the towbars from A1 towing are a lot better looking than the anker ones, Anker use box section and angle iron whereas A1 towbars use laser cut shaped side plates and formed rear bars which look a better and more like a OEM bar, after fitting several of both types the A1 bars fit and look a lot better plus they're only £104 complete delivered. Wink

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unclebazwold · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 22:07 Post subject:

I have a towbar from Towequipe £108 delivered with single leccy and most important the after sales service is excellent.
Bazza
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