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28-08-2006, 07:38 PM
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WIK13D
Join Date: Aug 2006
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hey just woundering if any 1 has fitted a tow bar to an au3 pursuit ute cause i need 1 on mine also what would i do with the suspension cause i'll be towing a race boat which weighs about 1.5 ton
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28-08-2006, 07:49 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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2. If it's manual, be prepared to chew through clutches. Manuals aren't rated to tow more than 1200kg. 3. Suspension - talk to pedders or other suspension place about some Heavy duty leaf springs for it. They should be able to hook you up with a set - I got a set of King Springs which came with 5 leaves, instead of the usual 4.
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28-08-2006, 07:51 PM
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WIK13D
Join Date: Aug 2006
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nah it's a auto if you dont mind me asking how much were your springs
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28-08-2006, 09:34 PM
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Miami Pilot
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28-08-2006, 08:16 PM
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I love AU XR8s
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Gold Coast QLD
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If it is a Pursuit 250, i remember reading somewhere when we got ours that it isnt certified for towing. I've never wanted to tow anything so i havent bothered to find out why, but if i were you i would go through all the car papers and stuff to check. I would look at mine for you, but it aint here at the moment... Mind you, if the person i have seen has a real 250 and not just the bodykit, then i have seen one person up here towing a jetski...
Not very helpful, i know, but it might pay to find out just in case.. Jennifer 
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28-08-2006, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Hayman reece tow bars in dandenong vic did one for us its heavy duty rated and the hitch / tounge can be fitted with the removable skirt off so you dont have to cut a hole thru it if you ring them direct on.0397973222 they have agents in most places & were very helpful with our 101 questions
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29-08-2006, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I am sure I have read this somewhere before .... if not ... it's not the full capacity though ... if you are lucky you might be able to get the 1600kg kit ... but I don't think the 2300kg HD kit was available for the pursuits. JC is pretty spot on with the price for upgraded rear leaves ... I got myself stronger rear leaves with a stronger 2nd stage leaf for heavy load (minimal sagging under load). They are not enjoyable to replace yourself either ... helps if you have someone to help you ... or just pay someone to do it (much better idea).
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