Tow ball too high

[Michael A S]

With a 2" lift the tow ball on my 80 is far too high for towing normal commercial (e.g. ifor williams) trailers and yet the tow ball plate would still affect clearance at the back (spare wheel removed) with a high departure angle as it sits below bumper.

Has anyone come accross an adjustable tow-ball (2") plate to do normal towing for the day job, and easily removable completely for overland/offroad

 

[AndyCook]

i use one of these - but note 2ton limit
http://www.towsure.com/product/Adjustable_Height_Tow_Coupling

and remove it when going laning or overland trips and just refit the ball to highest point

 

[Michael A S]

that looks good thanks Andy - how much max does it drop the ball from bumper height ?

 

[AndyCook]

i would have to measure
but this site suggests near 4" 60+35mm which seems about right
http://www.discount-towing.co.uk/product/9813-Adjustable_Height_Tow_Coupling

 

[AndyCook]

some pricer options with 200mm range
http://www.indespension.co.uk/Adjustable-Height-Tow-Brackets.html

 

[AndyCook]

some pricer options with 200mm range
http://www.indespension.co.uk/Adjustable-Height-Tow-Brackets.html

google
"Adjustable Height Tow Coupling"

 

[Michael A S]

Great! Thanks again Andy - 4" does look about right for my 80 but i will look at the 200mm range too