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> GB tow bar for flat towing $99 Universal Tow bar mounts $25, $125 special on LE airdams w/ GB It's ON OPEN til 11/1/20
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post Oct 17 2018, 07:19 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) hard to tell from that shot but it looks like its attached kinda crooked?
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post Oct 17 2018, 08:00 PM
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Looks like your adapters were welded wrong. That's a double pivot and not the way to do it.

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Hey Mark...…..I received the Tow Bar, The Adapters, and that beautiful LE Air Dam. What a well made group of products...….Thanks...………..Jerry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Totally agree.
Most importantly.... it works!!
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post Oct 17 2018, 09:40 PM
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[quote name='Chris914n6' date='Oct 17 2018, 09:00 PM' post='2658317']
Looks like your adapters were welded wrong. That's a double pivot and not the way to do it.

You are right. You think I have received the wrong adapter, for the HF bar?
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post Oct 17 2018, 11:19 PM
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You are right. You think I have received the wrong adapter, for the HF bar?

Compare yours to the ones Mikey posted earlier. Looks different to me.
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post Oct 18 2018, 02:59 AM
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[quote name='Chris914n6' date='Oct 18 2018, 12:19 AM' post='2658356']
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[quote name='Chris914n6' date='Oct 17 2018, 09:00 PM' post='2658317']
Looks like your adapters were welded wrong. That's a double pivot and not the way to do it.

You are right. You think I have received the wrong adapter, for the HF bar?
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Compare yours to the ones Mikey posted earlier. Looks different to me.
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post Oct 18 2018, 03:17 AM
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2 many adapters...both wrong


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post Oct 18 2018, 09:00 AM
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Actually the HF end needs to be removed and the new part replaces it. I'll see if I can drop a pic shortly. It can use the bolt and nut that attaches the HF end piece that it comes with. I made them so you didn't have to go buy hardware.
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post Oct 18 2018, 11:11 AM
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Actually the HF end needs to be removed and the new part replaces it. I'll see if I can drop a pic shortly. It can use the bolt and nut that attaches the HF end piece that it comes with. I made them so you didn't have to go buy hardware.
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Thanks for the reply Mark,
Scott mentioned that I accidentally received some parts that were meant to be scrapped, and that the correct parts are being mailed.

I never gave it a thought. Our friends on in this community, with 20/20 vision, pointed it out.

Thanks for looking after me guys.
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post Oct 20 2018, 03:59 PM
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Installed the LE airdam today. Looks good.
And received the new adapters for the towbar.
All seems good (will test later this week).
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post Oct 21 2018, 11:36 AM
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Adapters are good.
Thanks guys.
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post Oct 21 2018, 11:41 AM
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Adapters are good.
Thanks guys.
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Nice!

I need those adapters for my HF tow bar. Did you use the spacers for the mount as well?
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post Oct 21 2018, 12:21 PM
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I have never towed a 914 or any car this way before and will likely not ever but how does the car turn corners? Do you just leave the steering wheel unlocked?
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post Oct 21 2018, 01:00 PM
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post Oct 21 2018, 01:46 PM
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Ive flatowed at least 20 different 914s ,,,only had one that the steering wheel needed to be locked straight...be cause it would not stay centered waving side to side.
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post Oct 21 2018, 02:02 PM
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Curious, do you disconnect the battery and leave the keys in the ignition to prevent the steering from locking?
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post Oct 22 2018, 10:44 AM
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No need to disconnect the battery. Just turn the key enough to unlock the wheel. If you are not towing very far I have turned on the headlights to get the running lights (key off) for extra visibility at night.
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post Oct 22 2018, 08:39 PM
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Nice!

I need those adapters for my HF tow bar. Did you use the spacers for the mount as well?
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Not sure which spacers you are referring to. It bolts directly to the car (after removing the cover that protect the torsion bars) with 3 bolts on each side.

I probably have to lower the tow-hitch a few inches, to avoid the bar from pointing upwards too much (which could damage the airdam).
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post Oct 25 2018, 07:51 PM
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My flat towbar and the harbor freight unit both arrived today. Do I also need to separately order the adapters referenced in this thread? Are those on your website?
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post Oct 26 2018, 07:30 AM
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Nice!

I need those adapters for my HF tow bar. Did you use the spacers for the mount as well?


Not sure which spacers you are referring to. It bolts directly to the car (after removing the cover that protect the torsion bars) with 3 bolts on each side.

I probably have to lower the tow-hitch a few inches, to avoid the bar from pointing upwards too much (which could damage the airdam).

Mark has mentioned he has spacers to achieve the correct geometry - they might be what you need.
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post Oct 26 2018, 09:19 AM
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All the discussion about adapters and spacers has me confused.

I bought the flat tow bar kit. I bought the harbor freight towbar. Both just came in. Do I need to buy more stuff and from where?
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