Tow hitch questions

**Ranga** · 25th February 2017, 04:43 PM

As previously mentioned, I'm a Defender owner and know 3/5 of bugger all about Discos

My father has recently bought a Disco 3, and came around to get me to help him remove the original tow hitch lock as it didn't come with a key. So I removed it via the usual method regarding the pin, only to find out the replacement supplied does not match the original. This had us looking around for solutions and instructions.

Then we noticed the Ritter conversion kit to move the OEM hitch up higher and away from the spare. This seemed like a better option. So, what's the go - stick with the original, or replace it with a conversion model? Also, do you need to remove the original to remove the spare?

**LandyAndy** · 25th February 2017, 06:01 PM

If he isn't doing any serious towing off-road simply get a D4 version.You can remove the spare and they swap.
Andrew

**Ranga** · 25th February 2017, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

If he isn't doing any serious towing off-road simply get a D4 version.You can remove the spare and they swap.
Andrew

Thanks Andy - how does the D4 version differ?

**LandyAndy** · 25th February 2017, 08:21 PM

Different angle,doesnt sit as low.The D3 version is known as the plough.Its a direct fit on the D3.
Andrew

**l00kin4** · 25th February 2017, 08:36 PM

D4 top, D3 bottom

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David

**Ranga** · 25th February 2017, 08:40 PM

Thanks again - where's the best place to sort a D4 version, and how much are they?

**DiscoJeffster** · 25th February 2017, 08:47 PM

You can wait until one shows up on eBay, else many LR secondhand showrooms have them kicking around.

**LandyAndy** · 25th February 2017, 09:17 PM

Put a wanted add up.
Plenty of the D4 mob use a Mitch hitch wich renders the factory hitch of no use.They do pop up in the markets area,D3 blokes look for them.
Andrew

PeterJ · 27th February 2017, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by l00kin4

D4 top, D3 bottom

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David

So if we used the centre of the key hole as a reference point, or the locking pin if the D3 version has the same as the D4, how much higher is the D4 towball ?

Thanks....................Peter

**ATH** · 28th February 2017, 07:04 PM

Looks about 50mm higher to me Peter. I'm going through the same exercise with our D4 but baulk at the cost of a Mitch Hitch.......ridiculously expensive as far as I'm concerned.
I think I'll buy what LandyAndy has suggested which is an adjustable hitch after turning my present thing upside down and checking the ride height of the van. Vehicle and van are dead flat behind the Defender but I have to check it behind the D4 yet.
Cheers.
AlanH.

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