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| jdamiano |
 Sep 4 2022, 06:16 PM
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My car has dealership installed AC so the front tow point is gone. I got it with a bent drop link I’m sure was the result of a past tow. I’m trying to figure out what my options are and found these tie downs from Jman. Has anyone used these or something similar? If so I would really appreciate a picture of one installed.
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| ChrisFoley |
Sep 17 2022, 05:55 PM
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It really shouldn't be between the a-arm carrier and the body.
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| jdamiano |
Sep 17 2022, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(ChrisFoley @ Sep 17 2022, 05:55 PM)  It really shouldn't be between the a-arm carrier and the body. I was concerned about that but saw lots of photos on line of people mounting them between. What is it I should be worried about? I don’t want to create a problem for a tow loop. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Sep 17 2022, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(jdamiano @ Sep 17 2022, 09:16 PM) QUOTE(ChrisFoley @ Sep 17 2022, 05:55 PM) It really shouldn't be between the a-arm carrier and the body. I was concerned about that but saw lots of photos on line of people mounting them between. What is it I should be worried about? I don’t want to create a problem for a tow loop. You’ve now changed the geometry of the suspension. The most obvious is that the torsion bar will no longer be co-axially centered in the LCA. The rear end of torsion bar is fixed at the cross member. The front of the LCA is now shimmed down by the thickness of the material used (1/8” I’m guessing). At best - premature wear of the bushings. Worst - torsion bar begins rubbing inside the LCA, wears the bar and the LCA, leads to torsion bar failure. You will also have changed the anti dive characteristic of the front suspension to some degree. |
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jdamiano Front Recovery Tow Point Sep 4 2022, 06:16 PM
mlindner Yes, those are 911 type and will fit. But, not wit... Sep 5 2022, 06:19 AM AzGuy238 I have them on my 1976 and they seem to work fine ... Sep 5 2022, 06:25 AM
jdamiano
I have them on my 1976 and they seem to work fine... Sep 5 2022, 07:05 AM TX914 I have a similar situation and looked into a tow l... Sep 5 2022, 06:34 AM infraredcalvin
My car has dealership installed AC so the front t... Sep 5 2022, 11:15 AM AzGuy238 I actually reversed them and only use the two bolt... Sep 5 2022, 11:44 AM jdamiano
I actually reversed them and only use the two bol... Sep 5 2022, 12:06 PM AzGuy238 sorry, I'm not very good at posting photos Sep 5 2022, 11:58 AM Superhawk996 Duplicate Sep 5 2022, 01:05 PM Superhawk996 By turning those around and eliminating the 3rd fa... Sep 5 2022, 01:07 PM jdamiano
By turning those around and eliminating the 3rd f... Sep 5 2022, 01:27 PM jdamiano Here is how I ended up mounting the Jman loop. Sep 17 2022, 04:40 PM 914werke Confused about intended use? Title says "Tow ... Sep 18 2022, 07:54 AM jdamiano
Confused about intended use? Title says "Tow... Sep 18 2022, 08:24 AM ChrisFoley
I’m trying to add a good place to hook a tow c... Sep 18 2022, 08:42 AM robkammer
I’m trying to add a good place to hook a tow ... Sep 26 2022, 04:39 PM Olympic 914 I carry a couple motorcycle tie down straps.
Wrap... Sep 18 2022, 08:41 AM mepstein
I carry a couple motorcycle tie down straps.
Wra... Sep 25 2022, 07:52 AM jdamiano Here is the way I ended up installing it. Had to m... Sep 24 2022, 03:23 PM ChrisFoley
Here is the way I ended up installing it. Had to ... Dec 19 2022, 04:43 AM ChrisFoley That looks ok as an emergency tow point - as usefu... Sep 25 2022, 03:53 AM 930cabman Why would you need a front tow point? Sep 25 2022, 08:06 AM jdamiano
Why would you need a front tow point?
The recov... Sep 25 2022, 09:37 AM 930cabman
Why would you need a front tow point?
The reco... Sep 25 2022, 05:42 PM ChrisFoley RE: Front Recovery Tow Point Dec 19 2022, 05:02 AM |
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