I loaned my tow bar to a friend and he returned it to me broken after 6 months.
My tow bar is the old style, LONG and has a BLACK KEY. I've been looking to see if I can replace this but a source or two say the green assembly with the orange key is not compatible with the old black key assembly.
Does anyone know if this is replaceable or am I screwed? Has anyone successfully replaced this assembly with a newer one?
Thanks.
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1998 Discovery LSE - Gold, 249,000+ miles, completely stock
2007 Range Rover SC - White, 63,000 mi
2006 Discovery 3 HSE - Locking E-Diff, Rover Specialties rock sliders, 275/65/18 Cooper STT PRO, LLAMS suspension controller, LR Expedition Roof Rack. Asfir Rear Diff, Tactical 4x4 (Gas Tank Skid, Rear Bumper, and Front Bumper w/12K winch), Traxide Split Charge System, Overland Solar + Lensun Solar panels
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30th Mar 2018 12:46 am
galwaygreen
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our dealers here are about £18 for replacement lock complete with two keys.... green color
would need to check if compatable with black model
30th Mar 2018 12:52 am
Hot Tub
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Not a true friend to return something damaged and so your not able to use it
30th Mar 2018 3:40 am
wiggs
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I replaced my one with an orange key type .. no problem
Have a word with Dan at duckworths ( site sponser ) .. I’m sure he can help
As far as I’m aware there is only 2 types ( one large and one small )G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
30th Mar 2018 7:47 am
L319
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Hi,
easy repair, new lock required (and charge your Friend ) as mentioned ^^ 2 sizes
this is to do with the internal diameter of the green handle and red ring inside
I'm not outsourcing this to my friend because if you want something done right you need to do it yourself. Believe me, once I figure this out, he'll be paying one way or another.1998 Discovery LSE - Gold, 249,000+ miles, completely stock
2007 Range Rover SC - White, 63,000 mi
2006 Discovery 3 HSE - Locking E-Diff, Rover Specialties rock sliders, 275/65/18 Cooper STT PRO, LLAMS suspension controller, LR Expedition Roof Rack. Asfir Rear Diff, Tactical 4x4 (Gas Tank Skid, Rear Bumper, and Front Bumper w/12K winch), Traxide Split Charge System, Overland Solar + Lensun Solar panels
BBS Nanocom Evolution and Gap Diagnostics IID BT Tool
31st Mar 2018 3:38 am
carbore
Member Since: 06 Apr 2016
Location: Cornwall
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Hi,
As mentioned there are two types but im not sure if they key is the way to tell. Mine came with bare metal long keys, but when it broke I the replacement had the short orange keys.
Its the pattern inside the green thing that dictates the type. Not sure how you know without removing it.
Good luck.Disco 3: Lotus Elise S1: Ferguson T20: Audi A2
I got my replacement lock assembly on Friday and replaced it over the weekend. All is well and my lock works great. Now I've got TWO keys and they are the orange style.
As some of you had stated, there are two types of lock mechanisms based on the type of tow hitch. For USA there is the Long style (old) and the Short style (newer).
I ended up going to the dealer and telling him to order this part for me. It's surprising how little these guys know about their own parts. The parts guy didn't know you could order this part separately from a new hitch. They had never ordered this part before, ever.
The old Long style uses part # KNW500010 which looks like this:
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The old style lock assembly is smooth on the inside, whereas the new style has stepped teeth. So, it's very clear to see which one you should use on your hitch.
I hope this helps others in the future. Now to go collect the $40 part cost from my "friend" who broke it in the first place. 1998 Discovery LSE - Gold, 249,000+ miles, completely stock
2007 Range Rover SC - White, 63,000 mi
2006 Discovery 3 HSE - Locking E-Diff, Rover Specialties rock sliders, 275/65/18 Cooper STT PRO, LLAMS suspension controller, LR Expedition Roof Rack. Asfir Rear Diff, Tactical 4x4 (Gas Tank Skid, Rear Bumper, and Front Bumper w/12K winch), Traxide Split Charge System, Overland Solar + Lensun Solar panels
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9th Apr 2018 12:49 am
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
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The parts guy didn't know you could order this part separately from a new hitch. They had never ordered this part before, ever
Obviously you don't have them stolen or rusted up as we do in UK
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) as mentioned ^^ 2 sizes
