Tow Bar

[hotrodjon]

As I dont want put mucky bits in my '97 C180 I decided to fit a towbar as I already have a fairly lightweight trailer and dont want to put mucky bits in the car. I had a look on ebay where prices normally range between £100 to £200, then found a brand new one with merc part number with fitting instuctions for £60 or submit best offer so I offered him a price of £40 which he accepted, bargain or what. It arrived today and looks really well made and robust enough to tow the Titanic. The only drawback is that I need to either lower of remove the back half of my exhaust system. The join on the exhaust system looks as though it connects just behind the 'cat' with a type of 'sleeve' type of joint, does this sound correct and is it likely to be a pain ?? I may well take it to my local garage for a price for fitting as the use of a 4 post ramp would speed up the fitting process dramatically.

 

[CKLclive]

Hi Hotrodjon,

you should be able to release the rear exhaust mountings in order to
lower it enough and slide the towbar under would help if you could use a ramp.

Goodluck

Clive

 

[hotrodjon]

I am going to have a good look at the condition of the exhaust system before I start. I m.o.t ed it this week so it should be reasonably sound.