Trouble is, parts are becoming more difficult to source. However, I wanted to replace the damper in the drawbar, no problem, I've found a replacement, but I had trouble getting the last bolt out, it had welded itself into the insert in the damper. I called a few trailer experts, Indespension included but I suppose naturally they weren't familiar with these older units. These are they...
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Years ago there was always an old bloke who knew about older bits and who could advise and talk through what could be done. Maybe I need to stay with the new stuff more. LOL!
However, now that I've taken it all apart, I'm astonished that Damper with only an 8mm rod and thread takes all of the forward motion to pull the trailer......bonkers, but its worked for 33yrs so it cant be all wrong.
Edit, I am officially stupid. The large drawtube in the pic has the hitch attached to the right hand end where the holes are, The extension (the oblong bar which takes the damper) slots into the drawtube from right to left though an oblong hole in the left hand side of the drawtube, its end is about 10mm thick very solid, just large enough for it to fit through. The extension piece is then bolted to the trailer drawbar housing and the flang on the extension is what is captured by the draw tube to tow the boat. Doooohhhh!
