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Hmmm, silly question... Jeff, would it be easier to put a lift cylinder on one of the trailer axles? (Assuming you have a double axle trailer) That way you would be more than doubling the load on the non-lifted axle which may be just enough to stop it skidding, plus you'd get the...

Naaaar, I believe that is a "barrel" truck! ...probably got a rusty bottom too.

Well I kind of figured you were a little word tied! Yes, quite correct... assuming you are using a single shieve snatch block that is designed for the 10/16" rope.... Your different sized snatch blocks should be used with the corresponding wire rope size that way you won't overload a snatch...

Jeff - No, you are a bit backwards.. Did you mean "double the snatch block"? if you are using a 2 part pull (2:1), it's because you are pulling more than the winch can handle, so in effect, you can get away with a half size winch for the given load. Re sizing snatch blocks - I think the load...

If you are used to running the crane/winch at idle, I wouldn't worry too much about the remote throttle - I think Ron would advise that inservice, they never recommended running the motor any faster than idle anyway. I know that the Aussies who also used 816's, absolutely frowned on doing...

There are a few of us in the vicinity of Ft Drum who I am sure would be willing to either/all; pick-up, store and move to a show for nominal beer tokens... I wouldn't totally discount the distance as an issue, though closer is always nicer .... I mean - it's not as if you are wanting a really...

Fordman - that's a pretty neat mod, nicely engineered, did you consider running duplicates to the other side? - unfortunately now it's easier for Soldier B to ask for help with the heavy stuff as you can't say "no d@mn it, I'm up here and I'm not getting down again"! Assuming you are going to...

Is there anyone going through or lives near Chattanooga that can pick up a small'ish crate for me? Eventual destination UpState NY or S/S underground railroad via shows on East Coast. Item is wheel lift crossbar for M984E1 (HEMTT wrecker), crate approx 5'x1'x1'... possibly 100-150lbs I'm...

Basic Metalurgy The tow bar ends (and most feet) are cast, the tubes are extruded (forged), collars are welded (fabricated) to the tubes and the pins are machined. BUT the steel recipe may be different for each component. I think there is a little confusion with terminology going on here :-...

Glad you were able to hang your spare ok. Looks nice. So I guess you now have a spare tire chain box to locate somewhere.

I have a farm and hay wagons ....... and I would still prefer to stick a NATO hitch (pintle hook) on the front bumper and 'nose' it into place! That right there will take a lot of patience and a very long fuse. NB, Doing it with a farm tractor that has quick and tight steering as well as...

I think you have all the info that you need, as in, you will be fine with one snatch block on the front of the 5 ton at 'A', returning to the winch '12000'. But... to tie up the loose end of your post one question... No - the pulley at 'C' (instead of at the winch "12000") doesn't change the...

I do not know if they are normally left on the vehicle - my M816 came with a bunch of those, mixed in with all the other tow bar feet, for attaching by the H8's at the motor pool or scene of wreck. However, if they are not part of the wrecker kit and do in fact live with the 880, then that's...

... here in NY, there is also the complication of "if necessary" with the wrecker endorsement - as per the poster in the DMV on categories of CDL, as in; first recovery, at/from the scene of an accident may not need an endrsement but 'secondary' movement from the wreckers yard, to some other...

No idea! NY recently changed the letter from an W to an S (or visa versa) so for a while I guess. It's not a hard one to get, simple book work actually - not sure it cost me any extra - when done with the others you need for a Class A. NB. It's the same one for a light (1 ton) tow truck...

... even if you sit it really low between the frame rails, allowing you still to show the man that you "pull" an RV type goose neck trailer that does not need the really big - full width trailer king-pin plate. but with a few bolts, you could change out to a full size fifth wheel. And don't...

What Pat says - especially as suspended towing will expose you to the requirements of needing a wrecker endorsement on your CDL and specific tow truck insurance.

Scott - do you need bulbs or lights? I am not too far from you and brought a whole myriad of 24v bulbs back from the UK last time I went home. They are used on all big trucks there.

to what sort of standard? - Too slow, too dim, wrong color?? aren't there ones there as standard? Military vehicles have to comply too. Never seen this on civi wreckers unless you can't drive over 20mph then he's talking about a SMV triangle??? There is a standard for that? So there...

Can someone delete this - it's redundant now and I seem to only be able to edit!