The 10 inch hitch adapter # 80304 will give you a 2 inch receiver and about 3-1/2 inches from the center of the pin hole to the edge of the 2 inch tube. using the locations you measured and taking into the account of the weld it will be about 3 inches of space.
This is a 10 inch adapter so it's going to be an extension that is not really necessary. Also, whenever using an adapter you're going to cut your maximum tongue weight in half as well as get more movement and vibration from your... view full answer...
The Curt # C59496 wiring harness is a universal-fit item that will work on any vehicle with a 12V wiring system, so it'll work great on your Land Rover LR2.
You will need to use the included circuit tester to locate the brake light circuit behind the vehicle tail light. Once this circuit is located it will be connected to the smaller red wire coming from the converter box.
Next, locate the left turn signal circuit and connect the yellow wire to that circuit. The green wire is then ran... view full answer...
To haul bikes as well as your skis and snowboard on your 2008 Land Rover LR2 HSE, there is one great option, starting with a hitch.
For a trailer hitch use the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13052 because it has the most bumper clearance for use with a bike rack. This is a Class III, 2 inch hitch which is a bolt-on installation so no drilling will be required to install it on your Land Rover; the hitch is made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty. I have added a photo for you to take a... view full answer...
Once installed the Curt trailer hitch # C13052 will have the receiver recessed under your 2011 Land Rover LR2. We have yet to install one on a Land Rover so I do not know the exact figure but based on the diagrams of similar hitches installed it appears that it would be too far for the old Hitching Post bike racks to clear the rear bumper.
What you can do is follow the instructions in the picture I have included to determine where the center of the hitch pin hole will be once the hitch... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite trailer hitch, part # 75688 will work great on your LR2. This is a Class lll trailer hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening.
For hitch-mounted bike carriers I recommend a platform-style carrier. These are easier to load and unload and they provide a sturdy way to hole the bikes in place. One of the bike racks I recommend is the Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack, part # S64665. This has adjustable wheel hoops that will accommodate 4 bikes with a wheelbase range from 27-1/2 to... view full answer...
I checked with Thule and the OutWay 3 bike rack, # TH56BV, will fit your 2008 Land Rover LR2.
If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bike racks, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works. view full answer...
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