The CJ requires a special wiring loom patch, I think – I think it would be prohibitive to attempt to wire it from scratch.
From memory, the mitsubishi dealership in Woden wasn’t *too* bad (very rare occasion factory service/parts are actually competitive!). If you bought from there they will more than likely give you a reasonable deal.
It depends on what type of towing you’re going to do. box trailer to the tip on weekends or something more substantial. I mean a lancer isn’t going to be able to pull a horse float etc so it depends on what type you get and what its rating is. Plus you probably should be aware of the tare weight of your car.
eg – a strap on the back jobbie or say a hayman reece hitch receiver.
Kemble st in Mitchell I paid $500 for my falcon with a 2.5tonne towing capacity
Suspect this refers to Haig Park Offroad; I used these guys for a standard tow bar for a Magna about 5 years ago. They did good – no dramas, cost about 4 hunj all up from memory.
vet111 said :
Don’t go to a dealer, whatever you do – dealer estimate for mine was more than triple what I eventually paid.
This. I had exactly the same experience (with Ford, not the Magna, fwiw).
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Looking at around $650 for the CJ Lancer kit then add a few hours of labour.
The CJ requires a special wiring loom patch, I think – I think it would be prohibitive to attempt to wire it from scratch.
From memory, the mitsubishi dealership in Woden wasn’t *too* bad (very rare occasion factory service/parts are actually competitive!). If you bought from there they will more than likely give you a reasonable deal.
Not a recommendation, but there is Towbar Discounts at: http://towbardiscounts.hopout.com.au/
You could get a email quote at least on towbardiscounts@gmail.com
Don’t go to a dealer, whatever you do – dealer estimate for mine was more than triple what I eventually paid. I also needed a special wiring unit…
Can recommend Pride Auto Accessories in Fyshwick – quick and easy to deal with, for a good price!
what do you pay?
It depends on what type of towing you’re going to do. box trailer to the tip on weekends or something more substantial. I mean a lancer isn’t going to be able to pull a horse float etc so it depends on what type you get and what its rating is. Plus you probably should be aware of the tare weight of your car.
eg – a strap on the back jobbie or say a hayman reece hitch receiver.
Kemble st in Mitchell I paid $500 for my falcon with a 2.5tonne towing capacity
SupaSal said :
Suspect this refers to Haig Park Offroad; I used these guys for a standard tow bar for a Magna about 5 years ago. They did good – no dramas, cost about 4 hunj all up from memory.
vet111 said :
This. I had exactly the same experience (with Ford, not the Magna, fwiw).
Yep haig it was no dramas also just got my roof racks off them with cradle for a paddling boats
Max at Woden Towbars. Have used him a few times. Very friendly old guy who has very good rates and has been there, done that when it comes to towbars.
Take it to a dealer and chances are an apprentice will be taking to your shiny Lancer with power tools. Do you really want that?