flat tow bracket |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
flat tow bracket |
914itis |
Apr 24 2014, 06:19 PM
Post
#1
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
where can I purchase a flat tow bracket that does not require the removal of the valance or front bumper?
|
914forme |
Apr 24 2014, 07:28 PM
Post
#2
|
Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
where can I purchase a flat tow bracket that does not require the removal of the valance or front bumper? I think these clear Rennmetal To bar Just ask, I have his tie down straps and they clear my LE valance I am currently running. |
bdstone914 |
Apr 24 2014, 08:36 PM
Post
#3
|
bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,696 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
where can I purchase a flat tow bracket that does not require the removal of the valance or front bumper? I don't think there is one. You have to remove the valance and A arm covers to install the Rennmetal. I cut out the cross member on by bar and it makes mounting easier. |
plas76targa |
Apr 25 2014, 03:38 AM
Post
#4
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Frederick, MD Member No.: 1,700 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Renn Metal has two bracket options for the 914. Get the one that accepts the VW beetle tow bar. Zach has that one (vw tow bar) and we used that to tow my 911.
|
bdstone914 |
Apr 25 2014, 04:06 AM
Post
#5
|
bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,696 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Renn Metal has two bracket options for the 914. Get the one that accepts the VW beetle tow bar. Zach has that one (vw tow bar) and we used that to tow my 911. I don't see that they offer a vw tow bar option. http://www.rennenmetal.com/products.asp?cat=2 They all mount to the torsion bar mounts. |
hot_shoe914 |
Apr 25 2014, 06:01 AM
Post
#6
|
on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
where can I purchase a flat tow bracket that does not require the removal of the valance or front bumper? Did you get your tow bar and brackets from Scotty? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
914itis |
Apr 25 2014, 06:09 AM
Post
#7
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
where can I purchase a flat tow bracket that does not require the removal of the valance or front bumper? Did you get your tow bar and brackets from Scotty? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I got them but it lokoks like I have to remove the front bumper to attach them. |
plas76targa |
Apr 25 2014, 07:02 AM
Post
#8
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Frederick, MD Member No.: 1,700 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Renn Metal has two bracket options for the 914. Get the one that accepts the VW beetle tow bar. Zach has that one (vw tow bar) and we used that to tow my 911. I don't see that they offer a vw tow bar option. http://www.rennenmetal.com/products.asp?cat=2 They all mount to the torsion bar mounts. I agree, Renn Metal bracket attach to the tortion bar mounts. The "SB" reference in their website is to tow with a Super Beetle tow bar. Further down they offer a bracket that uses the Draw tite adjustable tow bar. The super beetle tow has a curve shape to it while the draw-tight is straight. I have the drawtite and have to get the ball on the car quite low to avoid the GT valence. IIRD you can't use the STOCK valence with the brackets. |
ThePaintedMan |
Apr 25 2014, 07:37 AM
Post
#9
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
This is all correct information. Rennenmetal's tow bar brackets work with the LE style valence which does not need to be removed before hooking it up.
Of course you need to make sure you have the right tow bar first - either the Draw-Tite, Harbor Freight, or ideally the Super Beetle Tow Bar. The SB bar I got from Paul works awesome, is light and simple. I'd also like to say that David, who owns Rennenmetal is a pleasure to work with and makes a great product. |
AZ914 |
Apr 25 2014, 08:16 AM
Post
#10
|
914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Paul,
The 'Draw-Tite' style requires the LE valance to be removed. You can attach it with the valance on, but won't have the clearance to get the tow bar up to the hitch, at least not with my setup. Just get the SB (super-beetle) harness and find the corresponding tow bar at a VW place (they are under $100), then you don't have to worry about it. |
dangrouche |
Apr 25 2014, 08:42 AM
Post
#11
|
dangrouche Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None |
here is the #1400 Super beetle in action; with LE spoiler. I use it to jack the front end all the time.
Attached image(s) |
CptTripps |
Apr 25 2014, 11:47 AM
Post
#12
|
:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
These JUST showed up last night. They aren't the 'tow bar" but the tie-downs from RennenMetal. (I forgot I bought them a few weeks ago!)
I bought these more as a precaution than a necessity. I can see being towed at some point, and having a good place to tie-down seemed like a good investment "while I'm in there." GREAT quality. I can't wait to put them on. Front Ties - http://www.rennenmetal.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1280 Rear Eyes - http://www.rennenmetal.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1275 Attached thumbnail(s) |
larryM |
Apr 25 2014, 04:48 PM
Post
#13
|
emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
posted this a LONG LONG TIME AGO -
attached pics of custom made tow brackets I got about 15 yrs ago - they work fine - I added some extra reinforcing to prevent bending side-to-side on tight turns - (or in case you back up & jacknife) - hence the welds you see - use a late VW Bug towbar - they are cheap and easily available - and add a reinforcing strap on it too, to make a double "yoke" per picture - same reason as above fwiw - I use this same VW towbar for my 914, my MGB and my Manx - I maybe have the schematics for these in my files - all you backyard engineers should be able to easily make a set you MUST put at least one long bolt all the way thru the body to the trunk interior - on each side (I used 2 long bolts on each side) - the threaded body inserts on both 914's and 911's are not really very strong to begin with, and years of hidden rust and PO's cross-threading 'em can make them very weak - this is a classic failure point on old 911's (caution - a friend bolted a set like this to the front control arm points on a rusty 914 and ripped out the bolts when he hit a double-hump on the freeway - yanked the bar right off the car on one side here is a link showing the towbar - VW TOWBAR . . |
TJB/914 |
Apr 25 2014, 06:40 PM
Post
#14
|
Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,372 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here's a tow bar bracket on my 914, it was put on many years ago when it was towed from CA to MI before I purchased it. Don't know the mfg & assume it was custom fabricated. I believe a VW tow bracket will hook right up to it. I like the way it protects my front end when going over speed bumps or low driveways. Good protection & it will work.
Tom Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Mikey914 |
Apr 27 2014, 12:34 AM
Post
#15
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,729 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
the rennmetal one is the one that I have and I like it. I towed all the way to Reno and back. Not a problem.
|
Harpo |
Apr 27 2014, 07:20 AM
Post
#16
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
Good morning Mark,
Are using your Flex dam with rubber with the rennmetal tow bracket? David |
Mikey914 |
Dec 15 2016, 02:25 PM
Post
#17
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,729 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Using the flex dam without the rubber
|
burton73 |
Dec 1 2022, 06:43 PM
Post
#18
|
burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,659 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
|
914werke |
Dec 1 2022, 06:56 PM
Post
#19
|
"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,801 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Bob quick answer: towing w/the Ridgeline no proplem, leaving the valance in place the answer is No.
Because the OE style of valance curves under the car & in doing so covers the front A-arm mount points. If you are interested in retaining your valance (which I think you should it looks DAMN good!) you will have to remove & reinstall it. |
burton73 |
Dec 1 2022, 07:15 PM
Post
#20
|
burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,659 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
So, if you note this set up is with a stock valance in mine even thought it is FG seems to have the same shape it those areas? Custom is my middle name so mod to the faired GT style valance would not bother me. Ideas?
Thanks, Bob B |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 31st October 2024 - 05:11 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |