Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby eveyoz on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:10 +0000

I'm pricing up a new sr, are there aftermarket options out there?

How do they compare for wiring and bar compared to dealer prices
I'm in SE QLD
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby incman on Wed, 27 Apr 2016 7:48 +0000

hey mate, I went for the MCC 4X4 bar, it has integrating tow point. Looks better and sits higher than the ARB bar or TJM, and just installed the Toyota wiring harness myself.

http://www.mcc4x4.com/index.php?option= ... Itemid=280
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby luxtc on Wed, 27 Apr 2016 1:57 +0000

check out Wynnum Towbars. They come with wiring kit installed for a lot cheaper than genuine. Toyota genuine have also got a smaller tongue so you can't use aftermarket recovery gear etc.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby aandy on Wed, 27 Apr 2016 3:02 +0000

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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby apSlain on Wed, 27 Apr 2016 6:02 +0000

aandy wrote:2. On the 05-15 model SR (and SR5 without rear step) the Hayman Reese 2WD bar fits on well and sits up much higher, good if you intend to do much 4wding. You can always get a dropped hitch if its too high for your trailer

I have the same bar. I much prefer it due to not having the usual drop for the hitch. Then again, I don't tow.

Just be aware that you'll have slight trouble getting a 32" tyre (for reference, I run a 265/75R16, O.D. 813mm) in the spare wheel cavity. I have to push the wheel back while cranking up 'cause if I go straight up, I catch the towbar.

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Depending on the O.D. of your tyre, your mileage may vary.

Oh, and the part number for that bar is 2136RW.

This information is probably out-dated as it is specific to the '05-'15 models but hey, you might find a '16 equivalent :P
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby nicebike on Wed, 27 Apr 2016 7:20 +0000

The Hayman Reece is also the only bar (that I know of) that will let you drop a tub tail gate down to the nearly vertical position (goose neck removed). This lets you lift stuff straight onto the tub floor without having to reach over a horizontal tailgate. HR harness worked fine on my 2014.

Definitely can't do this with a Toyota bar.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby Hilux Max on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 5:45 +0000

incman wrote:hey mate, I went for the MCC 4X4 bar, it has integrating tow point. Looks better and sits higher than the ARB bar or TJM, and just installed the Toyota wiring harness myself.

http://www.mcc4x4.com/index.php?option= ... Itemid=280



I plan on doing the same thing.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby incman on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 8:07 +0000

Hi Max, I had mine powered coated as well, came up great

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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby Scottmiscar on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:32 +0000

Hi guys,
I have fitted the ironman rear bar and towbar,Good ground clearance and clearance for larger diameter tyres. The only issues is the j pin position in behind the bar. other wise easy fit with the Ironman Wiring harness.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby barn on Sun, 15 May 2016 5:45 +0000

The standard Haymen Reece is way too low. It's designed to go under the new bumper bar and is obviously not designed for anyone who wants to take there 4x4 off road. With a 3.5t chipper hooked up I have 230mm of ground clearance from the bottom of the tow bar and that is with a 2inch lift. The Hayman Reece is 55mm lower than the standard towbar on my 09 hilux. I ordered the vehicle with a towbar and got this but will have to get another one.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby ih8ubarney on Thu, 19 May 2016 9:11 +0000

I have the factory tow bar... Haven't towed anything, my only gripe is there doesn't appear to be an anti rattle screw/bolt.so if your luckily enough to tow a poorly balanced trailer the insert is gunna rattle like a bastard.
Not real happy about that.

Also a question for anyone else with a factory tow bar..... Did they give you load rated shackles? Are they supposed to?
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby apollobound on Thu, 02 Jun 2016 7:53 +0000

ih8ubarney wrote:I have the factory tow bar... Haven't towed anything, my only gripe is there doesn't appear to be an anti rattle screw/bolt.so if your luckily enough to tow a poorly balanced trailer the insert is gunna rattle like a bastard.
Not real happy about that.

Also a question for anyone else with a factory tow bar..... Did they give you load rated shackles? Are they supposed to?
Had tow bar fitted to 2016 sr5 comes with shims to reduce slop and rattle. Havnt fitted them yet so don't know how easy it will be to take tongue out after fitting shim pack.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby Bob1289 on Thu, 02 Jun 2016 8:17 +0000

apollobound wrote:
ih8ubarney wrote: comes with shims to reduce slop and rattle. Havnt fitted them yet so don't know how easy it will be to take tongue out after fitting shim pack.


What are the shims like Metal/Plastic? I have the same issue no anti rattle bolt and will be towing. I didn't receive any shims with mine!.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby telliscope on Thu, 02 Jun 2016 9:00 +0000

Bob1289 wrote:
apollobound wrote:
ih8ubarney wrote: comes with shims to reduce slop and rattle. Havnt fitted them yet so don't know how easy it will be to take tongue out after fitting shim pack.


What are the shims like Metal/Plastic? I have the same issue no anti rattle bolt and will be towing. I didn't receive any shims with mine!.


Shims are metal, should of been installed when towbar fitted. part # for the shims PZQ6360110SK
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby ih8ubarney on Fri, 03 Jun 2016 5:38 +0000

Thanks for the shim info I didn't get any, so will be hitting up my dealer
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby Busaboy on Thu, 28 Jul 2016 1:52 +0000

Mine came with the shims, but it still rattles like a bastard......any other ideas?
I'm thinking I might drill and tap my own anti rattle bolt into the bar? :?: :?:
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby ih8ubarney on Thu, 28 Jul 2016 2:07 +0000

yea i didn't even look at mine cause it rattled so i assumed they weren't fitted, went back to the dealer, and discovered that they were actually fitted... it just still rattles.
the shims were only fitted to 2 sides (bottom and passenger side), they cant fit a 3rd as then it wouldn't fit at all.
ill just put a bit of sika in there as i don't removed it anyway
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby akroehn on Thu, 28 Jul 2016 7:59 +0000

Mine has the shims too, but still rattles. On my old ute i poked a bit of thick fencing wire in the corner, and bent it so it didnt fall out. Stopped the rattle and lasted ages. Havent done it to the new ute yet but will soon ;)
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby corym on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 6:34 +0000

Could anyone who has a towbar on their n80s post a photo of the bar to show how high its sitting and name the model?

I'm currently looking for one, just not sure which I'd prefer.

Thanks guys.
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Re: Towbar- Toyota or aftermarket?

Postby darthgus on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:42 +0000

Id like to know if there are any that sit higher for a tray back ute...
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