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The Pin connecting the Legs of this Heavy Tow Bar at the Lunette Ring is 1-1/2", whereas the Feet Ends and the Shackles shown have 1-1/4" Pins.
The Sheriff's Crew used this Tow Bar (and another that they kept) only when winching their two APCs onto and off of the trailer they transported them...
I've looked at every thread referenced here about Tow Bars, and every other thread cross-referenced in those threads and have yet to see any photos of the HEAVY TOW BAR that I have.
So.... Here's a comparative photo showing the HEAVY Vs the MEDIUM Tow Bars.
As you can see, the HEAVY Tow Bar...
Some of my considerations....
The front bumper location, though convenient and a comfortable lifting height, exposes the tow bar to potential damage in a collision. It does, however, render a really hunky look to an already tough looking MV.
Under the frame or bed means it could be...
Thank you, Gentlemen, for the link and the photos/ideas.
I suppose that searching when it's way past bedtime is less effective in finding results than I should have expected.
I was undecided which Forum would be the best location for this thread, so since Tow Bars convert vehicles into "trailers" I settled on this one.
Here's the situation....
We presently own a Medium Tow Bar AND a HEAVY Tow Bar. We also own a Deuce - M35A2 and a 5-Ton Semi-Tractor - XM-818...
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