Heavy lorry towing bracket question

[Meekumslr]

Hi guys,

Regarding tow hook mounting, I have two chassis brackets which hold a leaf spring? For the tow hook to bolt to.

a stupid question but would this have been the vehicles own spring type (spare)?

If not, what kind of spring and how is it fastened to stop it sliding sideways?

Many thanks, Neil.

Edited June 29, 2021 by Meekumslr

[Richard Farrant]

Standard sprung drawbar on WD lorries, tow hook clamps to it. The brackets fit inside the chassis rails and spring cannot move over. Spring ends just slot into the brackets.

[Meekumslr]

Thanks Richard.

I have the brackets so I will just need the drawbar?

I thought they were vehicle springs cut down.

Thank you.

[Richard Farrant]

10 minutes ago, Meekumslr said:

Thanks Richard.

I have the brackets so I will just need the drawbar?

I thought they were vehicle springs cut down.

Thank you.

Similar to a suspension spring only the leaves are flat

[Rootes75]

This is the towbar on our Commer.

[Meekumslr]

That’s the one.

Ive got the ‘S’ brackets for the chassis but not the spring bar or hitch.

Thats another thing I’ve got to put on the list.

Did you source wood for the rear floor?

[David Herbert]

That is the 'standard' setup but the strength and length of the spring is tailored to the dimensions, weight and power of the vehicle so they are not at all universal though they look similar. They have no relationship to suspension springs other than both being leaf springs.

David

[Meekumslr]

Thanks David.

Well, that’s thrown a spanner in the works then.

It would have been good news if they were generic.