Re: Pickup Rear Bumpers
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Originally Posted by Synchro909
Agree with 1001H entirely so far as the overhang of the pickup tray is concerned - way too long. As for mounting a tow bar, I put one on my Phaeton so the ball is as close as possible to the raer axle. I used the bumper mounts and replaced the rivetts with grade 8 bolts. My bar runs between the two sets of bolts that hold the bumperettes. So far, I have towed a trailer weighing about a tonne (2,200 lb) for 30,000 miles with no sign of trouble from it. I've also seen tow bars braced to the rear spring "U" bolts
I considered putting a tow bar on my '30 CCPU too but decided against fr the above reason. If I need to tow, I'll use the Phaeton.
Rear bumpers are not much different, IMO.
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I regret not having researched this prior to purchasing rear bumpers and attachment frame. I made the assumption the mounting frame would be common to all A's. Wrong. Anyone wish to purchase this hardware including the mounting frame of unknown vehicle?
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Last edited by woofa.express; 10-26-2020 at 12:16 PM.
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