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Remove welded-in towbar

  • 22-05-2015 2:56pm
    #1
    bgo1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 100 ✭✭


    I have a towbar on the car-van but its welded in.

    As I dont require it and its blocking the number plate I made enquiries to remove it but mechanic stated its welded in - is there anyone that provides a removal instead of fitting service for towbars?.

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    No towbar would be welded on you may need to remove the bumper to access the bolts holding it on.


  • #3
    bgo1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 100 ✭✭bgo1


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    No towbar would be welded on you may need to remove the bumper to access the bolts holding it on.

    I think when fitting it they may have removed some of the rear protection behind the bumper to fit it..then welded it i its place...hence may be a problem to remove the towbar beam now as wud have to replace with something..sound feasible?


  • #4
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    What type of van is it ?? Its possible the tow bar is slid into the chassis legs and bolted across the chassis legs with spacers inbetween.
    Have a look on ebay see can you find a similar towbar.


  • #5
    porsche boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭porsche boy


    It sounds like a bodge job type effort. Usually when fitting a tow bar it's necessary to remove the rear crash bar behind the bumper for space. I think the best way forward is an angle grinder to remove what's visable and leave the rest there under the van


  • #6
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    What Car/Van model is it ?


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