Towbar

[Theclash]

I have a holdsworth with big bumpers and want to remove the rear bumper and tow bar for a bit of paint work
I have managed to remove the rear bumper (with a struggle) but want to remove the towbar which goes into the rear chassis box section , I can see 2 bolts holding it to the chassis is it a case of undoing these and the towbar will slide out and should I have removed these first to get the bumper off as I did struggle to access bumper bolts

[Theclash]

Guess no one has ever removed there big bumpers or towbar Ho well il wing it or ask on the dreaded Facebook Lol

[multisi]

Undo the bolts and it should come out, it may be in pieces or if westy , will come out complete.

[boatbuilder]

I only have standard metal bumpers but yes, I found it almost impossible to access the bumper bolts without sliding the towbar out of the chassis first.

[Theclash]

Thanks guys
Just one more question where the towbar bolts into the chassis are these captive nuts

[boatbuilder]

Yes captive nuts, I think they were M10 or M12, three bolts either side on mine. The nuts are welded onto the arms that slide into the chassis.

[Theclash]

Thankyou ,is there any tricks/tips to stop captive nut from breaking
Can you get any wd40 in there

[boatbuilder]

They're pretty solidly welded on...can't imagine them breaking. Maybe some penetration fluid would help.

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[rowlesy]

some do come with heavy duty type rivnuts - if the bolts come out ok when re fitting cover the threads with copperslip and put a spring washer on each bolt to aide future maintenance

[itchyfeet]

My holdsworth towbar has a spinning captive nut, it's the one right at the back thankfully so I plan to try and weld it but it's still hard to get to.

[Theclash]

Cheers guys ..........it's on the to do list if it ever stops raining