Tow Bar

[sermis]

Is this tow bar used for towing or just fast recovery?

 

[Westech]

well we never used tow bars for fast Recovery, just straps. But I guess it could be used for both. ( That is just the new lighter weight tow bar for the POS)

 

[Boss Doug]

Go to this link and scroll down.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.blueox.us/towbars/triton_small.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.blueox.us/towbars/towbars.htm&usg=__bGfqWLW-mOCEEz2ryMOc2KOuh4A=&h=89&w=280&sz=27&hl=en&start=4&zoom=1&itbs=1&tbnid=wS2pLBqPkHrj9M:&tbnh=36&tbnw=114&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmilitary%2Btow%2Bbars%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1

 

[krall]

I do believe its designed for quick response as they use a pin to attach to the front hooks of a vehicle, its designed for a fast load up, would guess you could still tow long distance with it but I have read not for use larger than 10K

 

[73m819]

Dont care what it is used for, still would look good thrown up on MY M819

 

[gimpyrobb]

Go to this link and scroll down.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.blueox.us/towbars/triton_small.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.blueox.us/towbars/towbars.htm&usg=__bGfqWLW-mOCEEz2ryMOc2KOuh4A=&h=89&w=280&sz=27&hl=en&start=4&zoom=1&itbs=1&tbnid=wS2pLBqPkHrj9M:&tbnh=36&tbnw=114&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmilitary%2Btow%2Bbars%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1

Those are close, but not the same.

 

[Derrickl112]

Ibis Tek makes it. its made for the HMMWV

website: Ibistek - Providing Advanced Technologies for Todays Market

 

[Recovry4x4]

Would be nice for the CUCV too!

 

[sermis]

I have 2 of them but don't have anything to use them on. Thought about putting one on the M725 but need to fix the tranny as it is a lawn ornament right now.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Ibistek has some really cool stuff. Check out the armor dome light. http://www.ibistek.com/download/DomeLight.pdf

 

[73m819]

Thank you KENNY, Now that I finally broke down and brought the OLD style armor cab light, YOU have the nerve to NOW show this one

 

[jwaller]

the tan towbars have all been recalled, only to be used with approval from senior command. they were not strong enough(broke apart and maimed service members) . they have been replaced with stronger heavier black ones.

 

[ClarkeF]

JWaller is correct. The early IBIS Tek bars (tan) have been or are being disposed of. Specifically they are not for use on Heavy HMMWV's and have been replaced with a dark colored one that is stronger/better. A number of the early tan bars were surplused.

Cheers,

Clarke

 

[docfarmall]

It was probley due to operator errror

 

[Djfreema]

I have a tan one and use it frequently to tow my M1009 behind my motorhome. I would'nt use it on anything heavier than a CUCV based on the recall but it seems plenty strong for my use. Takes about 30 seconds to hook it up by myself and only weighs 60lbs. Probably have over a thousand miles of towing on it.