floor damage from towing

[harry3]

The VL is said to be easily damaged by heavy towing, the floor stretching at the back. I expect this applies to all other early commodores or does it?
its said the cure is a towbar with arms going forward under the floor to the start of the rear suspension, with bolts thru floor to reinforce it:lock:
when I put a second hand towbar on my wagon I was shocked at how thin the metal was and how easily the drill went thru it

has anyone actually seen VL damage caused by towing?

 

[detox_nath83]

i havnt no, but i have heard the same thing man...

i have done so heavy towing with no damage so im tipping its over time... or my bar is on properly

 

[VS-THE-BEST]

Yeh it would have to be something to do with an incorrect Tow Bar fixture, maybe home made or something, and yes they need a bar going under the fuel tank to the boot front, IRS and rigid suspension are two different Tow Bar set ups as well.

 

[jatsvl]

i havnt no, but i have heard the same thing man...

you heard it here nath, it's another harry3 repost.

for the record I have never seen this damage and I have towed some heavy loads. and owned quite a few VL"S