Hitch/Towing setup for Audi b2???? Pics?

Driggs · 26-07-13, 07:10 PM

Hey everyone..

Having a tough time finding some details on hitches for my 1982 audi 4000 diesel (your 80).

Ive seen a bunch on cars in europe and figured id ask if anyone has pics or info on what setup you all run over there!

Thanks
Mike

SE_30 · 26-07-13, 11:43 PM

Here you go, I think the 80 & 90 will share the same tow bar set up.

Here in the bottom right hand side of the picture, you can see the setup of the tow bar. Basically the shape of the frame follows the contour of the boot floor and the back panel.

msh · 27-07-13, 12:55 AM

That won't help him - yours is quattro, while his 4000, being diesel, obviously is FWD.

IIRC FWD towbar is way simpler in construction - just pair of plates, with pair of holes for bolts in each, welded to the pipe.

P.S. Nice stuff in that picture. Did you fitted old anti rollbar or went through brake line conversation?

Driggs · 27-07-13, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

That won't help him - yours is quattro, while his 4000, being diesel, obviously is FWD.

IIRC FWD towbar is way simpler in construction - just pair of plates, with pair of holes for bolts in each, welded to the pipe.

P.S. Nice stuff in that picture. Did you fitted old anti rollbar or went through brake line conversation?

Yup. FWD. does it just bolt into the car?? Or what does it bolt too

msh · 27-07-13, 02:34 AM

Of course the car. Obviously involves drilling some holes. Might be some preparations done at manufacture for OEM westfalia towbars, like with my B3 quattro, where on fitting the towbar I found out that two round holes in inner layer of two metal layers at back of trunk are the places to be drilled for two towbar bolts, and also strange opening in rear muffler heatshield turned out to be prepared for a towbar bolt. Also, all B3 rear bumpers have contours marked inside where to cut opening for towbars - all three possible - FWD, quattro non-removable and quattro removable. I'm glad that at the moment of fitting my car had A80 bumpers, as, of course, I cut through the wrong contour, the biggest one, which turned out to be for FWD, that become the reason for reinstalling A90 stuff

Ah, and the trunk carpet also has shape, that allows additional clearance needed for plates that comes inside the trunk.

Btw, spent some time searching ebay and found this http://www.ebay.de/itm/Audi-B2-Anhan...item3f270e081c , only seems to be aftermarket.

Driggs · 27-07-13, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

Of course the car. Obviously involves drilling some holes. Might be some preparations done at manufacture for OEM westfalia towbars, like with my B3 quattro, where on fitting the towbar I found out that two round holes in inner layer of two metal layers at back of trunk are the places to be drilled for two towbar bolts, and also strange opening in rear muffler heatshield turned out to be prepared for a towbar bolt. Also, all B3 rear bumpers have contours marked inside where to cut opening for towbars - all three possible - FWD, quattro non-removable and quattro removable. I'm glad that at the moment of fitting my car had A80 bumpers, as, of course, I cut through the wrong contour, the biggest one, which turned out to be for FWD, that become the reason for reinstalling A90 stuff

Ah, and the trunk carpet also has shape, that allows additional clearance needed for plates that comes inside the trunk.

Btw, spent some time searching ebay and found this http://www.ebay.de/itm/Audi-B2-Anhan...item3f270e081c , only seems to be aftermarket.

Thanks msh! Ill try and get under the car this weekend and see if anything lines up with that pic, or anything much really..

Driggs · 27-07-13, 03:16 AM

This is the one I always see on ebay.. I think its factory.. Ugh I wish we could get that over here.. shipping would be crazy expensive

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Anhangekupplu...item4172fbddfc

SE_30 · 27-07-13, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

That won't help him - yours is quattro, while his 4000, being diesel, obviously is FWD.

IIRC FWD towbar is way simpler in construction - just pair of plates, with pair of holes for bolts in each, welded to the pipe.

P.S. Nice stuff in that picture. Did you fitted old anti rollbar or went through brake line conversation?

Forgot about his being fwd. But anyway if he does come across a tow bar, at least the picture wil help Driggs detrmine quattro or fwd..

Mine has complete S2 running gear.

msh · 27-07-13, 01:00 PM

Nice. I'm currently missing pair of B4 wishbones or left forged wishbone [some time ago I accidentally bought right one very cheaply] for full 2.8 front axle setup. It feels strange that if my car would have left factory 2 1/2 years later and fitted with 20v engine, I would be changing just front anti-rollbar, not everything except subframe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driggs

This is the one I always see on ebay.. I think its factory.. Ugh I wish we could get that over here.. shipping would be crazy expensive

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Anhangekupplu...item4172fbddfc

Well, this one seems to be real westfalia stuff, as you can see care taken for detail. Difference between westfalia and aftermarket is very noticeable in every case.

How much would cost to get it to US?

Driggs · 27-07-13, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

Nice. I'm currently missing pair of B4 wishbones or left forged wishbone [some time ago I accidentally bought right one very cheaply] for full 2.8 front axle setup. It feels strange that if my car would have left factory 2 1/2 years later and fitted with 20v engine, I would be changing just front anti-rollbar, not everything except subframe

Well, this one seems to be real westfalia stuff, as you can see care taken for detail. Difference between westfalia and aftermarket is very noticeable in every case.

How much would cost to get it to US?

It would be way too much. I can get local hitches here for cheaper. I'm just trying to see what options you guys have

26-07-13, 11:43 PM	#2
SE_30 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hartlepool - North East England Posts: 909	Here you go, I think the 80 & 90 will share the same tow bar set up. Here in the bottom right hand side of the picture, you can see the setup of the tow bar. Basically the shape of the frame follows the contour of the boot floor and the back panel. __________________ B2 90 quattro; slightly fettled B2 90 quattro; next project B2 90 quattro; half dead

27-07-13, 12:55 AM	#3
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	That won't help him - yours is quattro, while his 4000, being diesel, obviously is FWD. IIRC FWD towbar is way simpler in construction - just pair of plates, with pair of holes for bolts in each, welded to the pipe. P.S. Nice stuff in that picture. Did you fitted old anti rollbar or went through brake line conversation? Last edited by msh; 27-07-13 at 12:58 AM.

27-07-13, 02:34 AM	#5
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Of course the car. Obviously involves drilling some holes. Might be some preparations done at manufacture for OEM westfalia towbars, like with my B3 quattro, where on fitting the towbar I found out that two round holes in inner layer of two metal layers at back of trunk are the places to be drilled for two towbar bolts, and also strange opening in rear muffler heatshield turned out to be prepared for a towbar bolt. Also, all B3 rear bumpers have contours marked inside where to cut opening for towbars - all three possible - FWD, quattro non-removable and quattro removable. I'm glad that at the moment of fitting my car had A80 bumpers, as, of course, I cut through the wrong contour, the biggest one, which turned out to be for FWD, that become the reason for reinstalling A90 stuff Ah, and the trunk carpet also has shape, that allows additional clearance needed for plates that comes inside the trunk. Btw, spent some time searching ebay and found this http://www.ebay.de/itm/Audi-B2-Anhan...item3f270e081c , only seems to be aftermarket. Last edited by msh; 27-07-13 at 03:01 AM.

27-07-13, 03:16 AM	#7
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