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Why not just attach them to the recovery points on the Slee?
Towing w/ Slee Rear Bumper?? (3 Viewers)
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hoser
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2k lb trailer + 2k lb car = 4k lbs total. Towed with ease.
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Woohoo!!!! Fellow Datsun and 100 series owner in the bay area!!! I just started the restoration on my 1967 1600 fairlady!!!
Linder
Is that a Datsun 510? Sweet looking car...nice LX as well!
hoser
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Linder, that looks like a great base project, straight and rust free! I really like the roadsters.
Pint, yes it's a 510. I've been a 510 fanatic for about 20 years. This is 1 of 6 I've had over the years.
Pint, yes it's a 510. I've been a 510 fanatic for about 20 years. This is 1 of 6 I've had over the years.
Its a family car, actually my mom was the first owner, believe it or not it has 59k original miles on it, its a great little car. I just did a complete engine overhaul on it and it runs great, gotta love duel carbs and a four speed!
Will post pics as I move along in the project!
Linder
Will post pics as I move along in the project!
Linder
hoser
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The fact that you mom was the original owner is way cool! As for dual carbs and four speed, I went the other way and went fuel injection, turbo, intercooler and a 5 speed 
As for towing with the Slee bumper, I would not hesitate to tow up to the rated capacity of the 100.
As for towing with the Slee bumper, I would not hesitate to tow up to the rated capacity of the 100.
Ohhhhhhh, that things gotta go like george bush when he heres the word "oil".....oops was i not supposed to say that?!
Anyways, sick little 510
Linder
Nice Rigs (s)
Friend has a Dastun Drag Car Very Similar to that setup
Hey, whats your Lift and Tires Size? The stance of your rig looks perfect! Thanks
hoser
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Thanks! The tires are 35x12.50-18's and the 2.5" lift is a modified AHC system that I'm still experimenting with. One nice thing is that you can adjust the ride height/stance and the AHC system will always level out when loaded/unloaded.
You are making me miss my Z...
Hoser,
Thanks for answering the AHC question, I was going to ask what set-up you are running too. Looks great!
Hoser,
Thanks for answering the AHC question, I was going to ask what set-up you are running too. Looks great!
100 Towing 62
I made sure not to add up the weight but I made 275 miles. Did fine but I was sure to take the turns slowly. I may have made a mistake when I told Uhaul that I was towing a Camry.
I made sure not to add up the weight but I made 275 miles. Did fine but I was sure to take the turns slowly. I may have made a mistake when I told Uhaul that I was towing a Camry.
That would work but I don't weld or have access to a welder... I think I found the ideal solution, some bolt on D-Rings.
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Update,
I towed about 4500 pounds over the weekend with the slee rear bumper. I have no concerns with doing this again in the future. Installed break controller and the 100 towed like a dream. Very happy. Thanks for all of your advice. Buy the way, I hooked up the tow chains around the rear frame under the truck.
I towed about 4500 pounds over the weekend with the slee rear bumper. I have no concerns with doing this again in the future. Installed break controller and the 100 towed like a dream. Very happy. Thanks for all of your advice. Buy the way, I hooked up the tow chains around the rear frame under the truck.
Just got the Slee Rear Bar fitted last week, cannot stop admiring it. Only problem I have is the adjustable tow hitch needs some cutting back to provide enough clearance for the bump stop on the tire swing out, also need to install some points to attach trailer chain. A mighty fine and well built product, because I tow all day for work, I'm sure the bar and tow hitch will hold up fine.
sleeoffroad
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FWIW, if you look on the bottom lip of the bumper right bay the carrier you will notice a slot and hole. You can use some of those screw together chain link pieces into the slot and hole and then attach you safety chains to that.
Guys,
Long time reader, first time poster....
I have a SLEE rear bar on IFS 100 series. To be honest, I have been worried about this issue since purchasing the bar in Australia a couple of years ago and sought opinion from those who owned one.
I tow a Tvan camper that weighs approx. 1.5t loaded. I have just completed an 18,000km trip into some of the remotest areas in Australia with this setup and likely a little over GVM etc and absolutely no problems with the setup.
Before leaving I checked the tension in all mounting bolts and used Locktite on all bolts etc. The setup is rock solid and given that I fitted the bar myself and looking at the old towbar side by side with the SLEE bar, I would have to say that I would trust the SLEE bar more so than the original "rated" towbar.
All that being said, I never got pulled over for 'compliance' checking or weighing, but have heard the rumours that others had been checked out on the roads. I guess running this system is 'running the gauntlet' a little but I am confident that it won't fail and be the cause of any serious problems.
With regard to safety chains, I welded a heavy plate, under the receiver with some largish holes to accept rated shackles, similar to that which you see on the various towbars. Likewise all good.
The biggest problem for me was that because the setup is manufactured in the USA and that towbar hitches are Australian, there is a discrepancy in size between the hitches. The receiver is, from memory, 2 inches, whilst the Aus towers are 50mm and I find them to be a little loose and prone to rattling, unless there is significant towbar 'load'. I bought an anti-rattle hitch but am not that keen on how it all works and the difficulty in getting the towbar off with that arrangement. I plan to experiment with some "shims' on either the receiver or tow-hitch to resolve this problem.
Otherwise I really love the bar. The quality is excellent, whilst not being TOO heavy on the rear of the vehicle.
I will try to figure out how to upload some pics when I have the time....
Cheers,
Mark
Long time reader, first time poster....
I have a SLEE rear bar on IFS 100 series. To be honest, I have been worried about this issue since purchasing the bar in Australia a couple of years ago and sought opinion from those who owned one.
I tow a Tvan camper that weighs approx. 1.5t loaded. I have just completed an 18,000km trip into some of the remotest areas in Australia with this setup and likely a little over GVM etc and absolutely no problems with the setup.
Before leaving I checked the tension in all mounting bolts and used Locktite on all bolts etc. The setup is rock solid and given that I fitted the bar myself and looking at the old towbar side by side with the SLEE bar, I would have to say that I would trust the SLEE bar more so than the original "rated" towbar.
All that being said, I never got pulled over for 'compliance' checking or weighing, but have heard the rumours that others had been checked out on the roads. I guess running this system is 'running the gauntlet' a little but I am confident that it won't fail and be the cause of any serious problems.
With regard to safety chains, I welded a heavy plate, under the receiver with some largish holes to accept rated shackles, similar to that which you see on the various towbars. Likewise all good.
The biggest problem for me was that because the setup is manufactured in the USA and that towbar hitches are Australian, there is a discrepancy in size between the hitches. The receiver is, from memory, 2 inches, whilst the Aus towers are 50mm and I find them to be a little loose and prone to rattling, unless there is significant towbar 'load'. I bought an anti-rattle hitch but am not that keen on how it all works and the difficulty in getting the towbar off with that arrangement. I plan to experiment with some "shims' on either the receiver or tow-hitch to resolve this problem.
Otherwise I really love the bar. The quality is excellent, whilst not being TOO heavy on the rear of the vehicle.
I will try to figure out how to upload some pics when I have the time....
Cheers,
Mark
There is a good product made here to eliminate the hitch looseness- you can try to make something similar or import one for yourself-
Hitch tightener: no wobble, anti rattle stabilizer device for hitch accessories
Hitch tightener: no wobble, anti rattle stabilizer device for hitch accessories
