+1 for pictures please !
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+1 for pictures please !
I designed a bracket over easter that bolts onto the right side chassis rail and uses the existing bumper bar to cover it. It requires that a Haymen Reece type tow bar be fitted to improve torsional rigidity and is designed to accept a Rijidij axel assembly. Made out of 5-6mm steel I think it may have some merit. I welcome any comment that may be able to improve it prior to getting one made. I've included measurements, please feel free to edit to improve
PS I'm no engineer, so my drawing is possibly a bit rough but I think you will get the general idea.
Rob
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by BusinessConnected
Thanks for the offer, I may come back to you on that.
I kind of like the idea of keeping the original bumper is possible, but may need to go to a replacement rear bar if the bracket idea turns out to be lacking in strength.
Regards
Steve
Hi Rod,
Looks interesting, would we also need to cut a hole in the bumper to take the lock on the swing arm?
Regards
Steve
No, you need a slot so it can slide over it.
Rob,
I will follow your progress with great interest. My beast has a Hayman Resse towbar fitted, and I like this idea very much :D
Regards
Steve
Rob,
Looking at the drawing, the only thing i can think of is you could attach a plate to the rear horizontal face to give it even more strength
I am not sure it needs it, an engineering shop may have other suggestions
Regards
Steve
Yeh Steve,Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveFarmer
It doesn't show in the drawing very well but the piece you're referring to is "C" section which the backing you refer to is part of. As I said I'm not an engineer or for that matter a draughtsman:)
Looks like it will do the job in style Rob :D
Ok. Will dig out the pictures of the carrier fitted to my p38. Probably tomorrow now. Will post them. Cheers.