Skip to content
8–23 August: reduced summer staffing. Orders may take up to 5 extra working days to dispatch and emails up to 2 working days to answer. Thanks for your patience.
8–23 Aug: orders may ship up to 5 days later.

562756 - Strengthener Drop Plate

Original price - Original price €16,10
Original price
€16,10
€16,10 - €16,10
Current price €16,10
Aftermarket Part
Aftermarket: Quality alternative. This is a quality alternative, designed to fit and function like the original part, often at a more competitive price.
Drop Plate Strengthener for the towing equipment assembly.

It acts as a spacer and strengthener for the towing jaw and the towing jaw/ball fixings mounted directly to the crossmember.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Series 1
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — towing equipment; spacer for towing jaw and towing jaw/ball fixings direct to crossmember (sections from (V) XA159807 and to (V) WA159806). Also listed under Lifting Handle & Lashing Ring.
DEFENDER 2007-2016 — towing systems, tow pintle / drop plate / electrics, from (V) 7A000001. Qty 2-9 per vehicle depending on section.
SERIES — fitment retained from existing data; JLR EPC holds no Series data.
Superseded by 562756LR at Allmakes.
Alternative Codes
562756

In stock 4 units
4 · Gouda 0 · Drachten
Express delivery available

When will my order arrive?
  • Order before 15:00 (Mon–Fri): same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
  • UPS Express (order before 14:00): dispatched today, delivered tomorrow where available.
  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

Items may ship from multiple warehouses at no extra cost.

Job kits containing this part

This part is included in 0 job kit(s) below. Pick the kit that matches your vehicle and job, then add what you need.

Frequently asked questions

What is the strengthener drop plate (562756) used for?
The 562756 drop plate acts as a spacer and strengthener for the towing jaw and its fixings where they mount to the rear crossmember. It's part of the towing equipment assembly.
How many drop plates are needed?
Drop plate quantity typically varies with the towing setup, and Land Rover records show between two and several per vehicle depending on the section fitted. Check how many spacers your towing jaw installation uses before ordering.
Which Land Rovers use the 562756 drop plate?
The 562756 drop plate fits the Land Rover Series 1, Series 2 and 3 and the Defender up to 2016, as part of the rear towing jaw mounting. Confirm your towing equipment matches before ordering.