Towbar For An R33?

[R31 Chick]

Does anyone know where I can get a towbar for an R33 Skyline, prefer in WA? I was told I won't get one but that means the poor Audi will cop a towbar instead which I wanted to avoid.

Thanks in advance.

[RICCA]

UMMMM ........ Get someone to make one

haha Not sure that is a hard one to find...

[bubba]

I'm sure ARB or ORE would be able to make something, they do a lot of custom bar work for 4wds..

[Boss-zilla]

there is a few over east every now and then, should cost you less than custom

[dan_the_man]

what r u towing?

nice audi

[SKYRYAN]

Are you towing your horse in an R33?

[R31 Chick]

Was planning to tow just 1 horse, you need a 4WD to tow any more than 1.

Thanks Dan, looks better now minus roof racks. Also have 18s but they need tyres so its getting there. Got a price on a towbar for that, $850 ex Sydney, OUCH!

Would custom for the Skyline cost more than $850 do you think? Haven't really got the time to sit back and wait, the show season is in full swing now!

Edited February 15, 2008 by R31 Chick

[dan_the_man]

ur kidding right? about towing a horse?

[SKYRYAN]

No, Bailey does dressage (spelling) is it? Showing off your horse and what not

[R31 Chick]

Not at all. Skyline should be able to tow 1200kgs (I think at least thats what Aus 31's are rated too, couldn't find much on the 33 tho) so will tow my light float and 1 horse, nothing more. The Audi is rated to 1800kgs so would pull that on its ear. Falcodores do it every day too.

I have seen an Accent pull a float (not that I think that is wise to pull over a load rating) so a Skyline won't struggle. My old R31 did it up Greenmount Hill, again it was fine so why shouldn't an R33?

Edited February 15, 2008 by R31 Chick

[GWP021]

hiya bailey

now word ive heard is that with some minor mods a s15 (local) towbar will fit a r33

mind you this was for a jetski not a horsefloat (weight difference? )

i dont think its the pulling power of the line you should be worrying about its the structure in the rear end is it really strong enuf to support a 1200kg load

mabe try asking at the major towbar/ bullbar places

[342Four]

i would be worried about the 1800kg putting load on the rear sub frame and potentially damaging it

jetski + trailer would be less then a tonne me thinks

[32vspecII]

Towbar City 08 9444 9733

will be custom and not cheap

or s14 towbar kit from nissan fits with some minor mods but insurance may be an issue

Edited February 15, 2008 by 32vspecII

[inthisglass]

if you willing to spend around 800$ on just a towbar

why not just buy an old 4x4 for the same money?

that way you dont have to ruin your 33?

[R31 Chick]

Horse plus float weight would be about 1200kgs. My old Aussie 31 was rated to safely pull that. I was guessing the R33 would be about the same? The Audi is rated to 1800kgs although I wouldn't put that on the back of it.

Would only be using it in emergencies or the odd horse show as my Dad is gonna buy a new 4x4 eventually which I will use but the ML gearbox is flaring after towing a couple of horses around for a short time so bit disappointed with it.

Not sure you could get a 4x4 for under $2000 even that I would feel had enough frame that hadn't rusted left to put a float on?

I don't want to put my horse at risk so it isn't damaging the car that worries me but rather something going bad and my horse being hurt. I tried to find out the R33 safe ratings but can't find anything. Does anyone know where I can find it, nothing came up on google.