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taffy1961
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: andover
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just had the D3 back from dealer to sort out leaking sunroof ( FOC replacement of blocked drain tube even though out of warranty - Ottons of Salisbury  )
But as part of the check over they replaced the plate on the multi height towbar as a recall, however now the Maxxraxx bike rack bracket that they took off doesn't fit as the bolts are too short.... anyone else had this happen? Reason being, the OEM bolts don't appear to be standard, shouldered washer etc. I can get std 8.8 HT bolts but would have to use Std washers.. just wondering if anyone has found longer versions of the originals??
thanks in advance
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 Fri Jun 13 2008 4:21pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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whats wrong with towbar bolts available in various lengths form most caravan shops?
Al TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV, BAS Electrickery - and obligatory D3 sticker
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| Fri Jun 13 2008 4:36pm |
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CG
Member Since: 13 Nov 2007
Location: In the middle somewhere
Posts: 3681
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The hex flange bolts and nuts can be replaced by the same grade standard bolts with washers. Hex flanges just cut down the chance of the washers being left out. and are no doubt cheaper.
There will be a few letter on the bolt head such as AAF or BUL these refer to the manufacture the 8.8 or 10.9 is the grade as you know.
If you let me know what length you are looking for I will get some one to have a look whats on site, however we process in the region of 2000 tons of bolts per week so unless we have a part number it's a bit like a needle in a haystack Formerly shiny moose
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| Fri Jun 13 2008 11:53pm |
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taffy1961
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: andover
Posts: 16
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thanks for the replies, i can get the 8.8 grade through RS, but i will check out local caravan / trailer centres as well, good tip
cheers
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 8:40am |
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CG
Member Since: 13 Nov 2007
Location: In the middle somewhere
Posts: 3681
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Buying bolts through RS - that an expensive way to go Formerly shiny moose
Silver TDV6 S with sat nav, PTI, Mantec, Traxide and Moosed up a bit
member of Club MTR
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant"
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 1:51pm |
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mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
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When i got my maxxraxx they fitted it and used normal towbar bolts no problems at the moment.
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 8:55pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Clymping, Sussex
Posts: 6594
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Mine too, although I don't use the drop plate DS3 TDV6 HSE
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Silver with Alpacca (new one)
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