Front Jacking location

John Armstrong · 22nd December 2018, 22:56

Could I have some advise please. Noticed that the 'D' link towing eye, part of the sub frame - front center, has gone missing. I've researched for information on this eye but without success. (The link that protrudes from the under shield - must have hit something but cannot remember any such incident.)

Avulon · 23rd December 2018, 01:18

Never thought of that as towing eye just a jacking point - It'd take some serious force to rip it off. I can't believe that would happen without further damage to the subframe.

Arctic · 23rd December 2018, 09:54

The D link is for jacking up at the front, the towing eye is when you remove the square section in the front bumper and then screw in the towing bracket eye that come with the tool kit in the boot.

As above someone must have removed the D point, because if it got caught up on something when traveling it would cause a lot of damage I would suspect.

COLVERT · 23rd December 2018, 11:57

That is a strong piece of metal. If it had hit something there would be signs of collateral damage.

John Armstrong · 23rd December 2018, 16:37

No signs or evidence of anything our of the ordinary however, I will have it checked out. Yes, I'm aware of the front jacking point but the D links (front and rear) are used for lashing car when being transported on a low loader and also jacking points.
Has anyone got access to a 'spare' ?
I've been all over Europe, including UK and Ireland, without any noticeable handling faults - still as she has always been.
Thanks
John

trikey · 23rd December 2018, 16:40

You will have to have one fabricated John (Or removed from another subframe) Then rewelded to your subframe, I have never seen one of these damaged due the nature of the construction!

John Armstrong · 23rd December 2018, 21:58

Yes, I've had a look at a frame on ebay which showed the 'D' link welded direct to the cross beam of the frame - If this type of 'D' link was hit it would knock h-ll out of the actual frame/suspension. However, what I've got is a 'D' link type (pre cost reduction) which is welded onto a small square (3"x 3" x 1/4" thick or smaller) piece of steel (and slides in from the rear). Don't know it is retained by welding or screws as the base seems neat and tidy. Reason for minimum damage?

I'll have a good look after the holidays when I put her up on my friends 4 - poster.

Whatever the outcome, I will share.

John

Daveluck · 24th December 2018, 16:52

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Originally Posted by John Armstrong

Yes, I've had a look at a frame on ebay which showed the 'D' link welded direct to the cross beam of the frame - If this type of 'D' link was hit it would knock h-ll out of the actual frame/suspension. However, what I've got is a 'D' link type (pre cost reduction) which is welded onto a small square (3"x 3" x 1/4" thick or smaller) piece of steel (and slides in from the rear). Don't know it is retained by welding or screws as the base seems neat and tidy. Reason for minimum damage?

I'll have a good look after the holidays when I put her up on my friends 4 - poster.

Whatever the outcome, I will share.

John

oooohhhhhh....photos please! Never seen one of them!

Arctic · 24th December 2018, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Armstrong

Yes, I've had a look at a frame on ebay which showed the 'D' link welded direct to the cross beam of the frame - If this type of 'D' link was hit it would knock h-ll out of the actual frame/suspension. However, what I've got is a 'D' link type (pre cost reduction) which is welded onto a small square (3"x 3" x 1/4" thick or smaller) piece of steel (and slides in from the rear). Don't know it is retained by welding or screws as the base seems neat and tidy. Reason for minimum damage?

I'll have a good look after the holidays when I put her up on my friends 4 - poster.

Whatever the outcome, I will share.

John

HI John.
What you saw would be like this below then & you are saying your is not like the one in the photo below.

John Armstrong · 25th December 2018, 01:23

What you've portrayed is not like what I had. It was an actual 'D' link welded to a square plate and retained to the sub frame. When I first used it for lifting to get the Axle Stands in place, it did look as if it could be used for towing. that was over 20 years ago. This is my second 75 from new.
John

22nd December 2018, 22:56	#1
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Front Jacking location Could I have some advise please. Noticed that the 'D' link towing eye, part of the sub frame - front center, has gone missing. I've researched for information on this eye but without success. (The link that protrudes from the under shield - must have hit something but cannot remember any such incident.)

23rd December 2018, 01:18	#2
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Never thought of that as towing eye just a jacking point - It'd take some serious force to rip it off. I can't believe that would happen without further damage to the subframe. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

23rd December 2018, 09:54	#3
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	The D link is for jacking up at the front, the towing eye is when you remove the square section in the front bumper and then screw in the towing bracket eye that come with the tool kit in the boot. As above someone must have removed the D point, because if it got caught up on something when traveling it would cause a lot of damage I would suspect. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 23rd December 2018 at 13:41.. Reason: Spelling

23rd December 2018, 16:40	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,764 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	You will have to have one fabricated John (Or removed from another subframe) Then rewelded to your subframe, I have never seen one of these damaged due the nature of the construction! __________________ Lest we forget..

23rd December 2018, 11:57	#4
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	That is a strong piece of metal. If it had hit something there would be signs of collateral damage.

23rd December 2018, 16:37	#5
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	No signs or evidence of anything our of the ordinary however, I will have it checked out. Yes, I'm aware of the front jacking point but the D links (front and rear) are used for lashing car when being transported on a low loader and also jacking points. Has anyone got access to a 'spare' ? I've been all over Europe, including UK and Ireland, without any noticeable handling faults - still as she has always been. Thanks John

23rd December 2018, 21:58	#7
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Yes, I've had a look at a frame on ebay which showed the 'D' link welded direct to the cross beam of the frame - If this type of 'D' link was hit it would knock h-ll out of the actual frame/suspension. However, what I've got is a 'D' link type (pre cost reduction) which is welded onto a small square (3"x 3" x 1/4" thick or smaller) piece of steel (and slides in from the rear). Don't know it is retained by welding or screws as the base seems neat and tidy. Reason for minimum damage? I'll have a good look after the holidays when I put her up on my friends 4 - poster. Whatever the outcome, I will share. John

25th December 2018, 01:23	#10
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	What you've portrayed is not like what I had. It was an actual 'D' link welded to a square plate and retained to the sub frame. When I first used it for lifting to get the Axle Stands in place, it did look as if it could be used for towing. that was over 20 years ago. This is my second 75 from new. John