ZB tow bar, looking for recommendation

[GregSA]

I am looking to fit a tow bar to our zb LT liftback. Want one that sits fairly low so not too visible when the tongue is not fitted, and also the ball quite low for towing a small car trailer. Any photos of fitted tow bars that might fit the bill would be appreciated.

 

[87VLCALAIS]

If your ZB is still under warranty and you don't want to invalidate that warranty you may have to stick with the genuine Holden one.

 

[stooge]

If your ZB is still under warranty and you don't want to invalidate that warranty you may have to stick with the genuine Holden one.

you cant invalidate a warranty in australia by installing a non genuine part unless that part is the cause of the damage/failure being claimed for.

if the aftermarket part was the cause only that claim would be rejected but the warranty would remain on the vehicle for anything not associated with that part.
the manufacturer can be liable to repair at their own cost even after the warranty period expires if it meets acl requirements which many dealers like to call "good will" when they do it but they know it is really called "by law".

 

[GregSA]

I have been told by a dealer that the GM genuine tow bars are no longer available, and he recommended a local manufacturer. I haven't actually seen a genuine one fitted to a liftback, but from what I can gather they come through a hole cut in the bumper, and I don't want that anyway. I considered a European built swan neck style that is virtually invisible when not attached, but there are no load leveller bars that will fit.
So I am getting one from the local place recommended (Allins in Adelaide), similar to Hayman Reece style, but maybe slightly lower.

 

[stooge]

I haven't actually seen a genuine one fitted to a liftback, but from what I can gather they come through a hole cut in the bumper

genuine or aftermarket they will both bolt into and sit in the same position on the vehicle.

Spoiler: pic

the side angle shows if you remove the tongue it does not sit out too far so it would not look that bad

Spoiler: pic

if you want a genuine one you can get them on ebay

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the bastards are selling the wiring harness separately


AWD

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FWD

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[GregSA]

genuine or aftermarket they will both bolt into and sit in the same position on the vehicle.

Spoiler: pic

the side angle shows if you remove the tongue it does not sit out too far so it would not look that bad

Spoiler: pic

if you want a genuine one you can get them on ebay

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com.au...modore-Hatch-Towbar-Kit-92288835/264925638804

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the bastards are selling the wiring harness separately


AWD

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com.au...ess-suits-Sedan-ZB-Commodore-AWD/264883548569

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FWD

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com.au...ess-suits-Sedan-ZB-Commodore-FWD/174243039874

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Thanks Stooge, I saw those pics, they are from Parkside Towbars in Perth, and I think (but not 100% sure) that genuine GM bars come out higher up than that. Otherwise the ebay option would have been worth thinking about.

 

[stooge]

Thanks Stooge, I saw those pics, they are from Parkside Towbars in Perth, and I think (but not 100% sure) that genuine GM bars come out higher up than that. Otherwise the ebay option would have been worth thinking about.

this pic is a genuine one from the holden brochure
Brochure: Holden ZB Commodore (January 2018)

 

[GregSA]

this pic is a genuine one from the holden brochure
Brochure: Holden ZB Commodore (January 2018)

Thanks, looks like I was wrong then. Maybe it was the wagon that was up higher?

 

[stooge]

Thanks, looks like I was wrong then. Maybe it was the wagon that was up higher?

yeah that is ugly as, it looks like a cheap butcher job opposed to a gm part but you never know.

Spoiler: pic

if parkside can do the wagon without cutting into the bumper i would think gm would have done the same.
i would have thought that a company like parkside would just copy the specs of the oem part because it is easier to do that than "reinvent the wheel"



EDIT

after looking at a few examples it looks like that is how they do the wagon and that is probably why it is not pictured in the brochure lol

Spoiler: pics

 

[GregSA]

Good find, I hadn't seen those wagon pics before. I'm booked in next week to get a reputable locally made one fitted now, so I will stick with that. Cheers