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  1. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    Yes that is correct I still have 4 medium tow at kits in crate here.
  2. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    Right, I have both and I didn't feel like taking the chance with an Ibis afterward. There are so many things that can go wrong on a tow bar recover. I don't want the bar itself to be one of the problems
  3. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    Thanks , overdrive. It ranged from confidence instilled, to out right iffy-scary-as-****. I can see , if you don't pay attention and make a sudden correction, the resulting oscillations can wipe you out in a heartbeat. Also don't make quick moves on the brake pedal. The truck that follows you...
  4. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    The Oshkosh tow bar withe the square legs has a 83.000 lb capacity and is perfect for doing a planned recovery
  5. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    Just one:) I put it together piece by piece
  6. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    I brought the ibis bar as a back up and was going to use it since its s lot lighter. But the feet didn't fit the bar on the truck. so I used the heavy duty bar instead .
  7. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    After reading about some Ibis tow bars snapping, i decided to take a 83.000lb medium tow bar with me. They are usually for much larger trucks. I have 5 complete boxes.
  8. Lmtv772

    Towing LMTV via Ibis bar

    Going to pick up another M1078 tomorrow. I went the other day to make sure the driveshafts are off and to check overall condition. Read through -10 TM. Is there any other hints I should look out for? is it OK to cross chain between the two truck's shackles, provided they are long enough?? Maybe...
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