Deuce Towbar Mounting & spare tire mounting on M105A2

[wsucougarx]

Hello gentlemen, somewhere in here I saw a desert tan deuce w/a medium tow bar mounted parallel w/the front bumper. Does anyone have that pic? Has anyone mounted a towbar on their deuces? I just picked up two complete medium towbar setups (couldn't pass them up for only $225/setup plus the emergency tow chain for only $40 plus the guy threw in two spring seats for free and brand new metal deuce bows) and want to know how you've mounted yours. I'm going to keep a towbar w/each of my two deuces. Thanks in advance
I am also wondering how you've mounted a spare tire on your M105A2's also

 

[doghead]

Your probably thinking of nickd's tow bar, mounted on the front of his truck.

Look at this thread for some ideas, there is a picture of Nicks truck in it also(post 1.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=16604&highlight=tow+bar+mount

One more thread, nicks truck and pics of his tow bar mount.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=13470&highlight=tow+bar+mount

 

[maddawg308]

Here's a couple pics of nickd's setup. I like it as well, but from what I understand the front axle is near load limit with the winch etc. up front, the towbar mounted up front doesn't help add tread life to the tires either. I will probably be mounting my towbar in the bed somewhere.

 

[Armada]

I am also wondering how you've mounted a spare tire on your M105A2's also

I don't know of anyone that's mounted a spare on their 105 since the deuce carries the spare.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Id mount a spare on the M105 on the front outside above the hand brakes.

 

[LanceRobson]

I don't know of anyone that's mounted a spare on their 105 since the deuce carries the spare.

Agreed. Some of us have spares on 3/4 ton trailers due to those trailers being towed by so many different trucks.

A while back, there was a thread showing a tow bar stowed under the bed of a deuce, across the frame. Does anyone have a link or know who's rig that was?

Even with the road salt and mud, I like that idea more.

Lance

 

[m.walker]

Here's another interesting way , I seen this on GL .

 

[Djfreema]

I like the front mount but went the lazy route and mounted mine in the bed using an extra pintle hitch for the front of the towbar and one of the handles from the frame for the feet so I could chain it up.

 

[WillWagner]

Agreed. Some of us have spares on 3/4 ton trailers due to those trailers being towed by so many different trucks.

A while back, there was a thread showing a tow bar stowed under the bed of a deuce, across the frame. Does anyone have a link or know who's rig that was?

Even with the road salt and mud, I like that idea more.

Lance

I think that would be mine. The pins for the legs hold the bar against the frame on one side and I attached a small chain from the lunette end to the bed rail so it stays tight and won't move around. It has stayed put nicely and has been on two desert runs and a Tehachapi run plus all the around town driving.

 

[Armada]

That's a great place to put it Will, I like it. A pintle hitch, like what Djfreema has mounted in his box, but mounted to the underside would be a good way to secure it also.
I want to come up with a way to mount mine on the M818, but obviously it doesn't have the box like yours. The front end has a wrecker winch so that would be out. Maybe sideways on top of the porch with a pintle hitch on one side and a couple D-ring brackets on the other for securing it? Kinda like what M.Walker has in his pic from GL, but behind the cab. Hmmmmm.......

 

[LanceRobson]

Will, thanks for the pictures. That's the ones I was looking for.

Lance

 

[wsucougarx]

Outstanding guys thanks for the feedback. I like the underbed mounting. Out of site out of mind for those wouldbe thieves. I'm wanting to mount a spare tire on the trailer b/c my 3/4 ton Dodge Cummins is going to take her out every once in awhile and would hate to use up the trailers bed. I need to brainstorm this one as I don't think the trailers bed would be strong enough to mount the tire itself. I need to come up w/a bracket of some sort. Thanks

 

[nk14zp]

I think under the bed is best.You know wen you need it if it's in the bed the time you need it will be the time the bed is full.There is a pic in the classified ads of a spare mounted on the front of a m105a2. I think it is a a2.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Mounting a spare on the front of the M105 high enough to clear the brake handles and landing gear will take a man of sufficient balls. That tire/wheel weighs 170# and you can't roll it close to into place. I'm sure there is an enterprising way but I don't know it.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I'd like to see a pic of the emergency tow chain.

 

[wsucougarx]

I'd like to see a pic of the emergency tow chain.

Found one on ebay, but shipping will be something else

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WINCH-CHAIN...7|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:2|294:50

 

[gimpyrobb]

GRRRR, ebay is blocked at work. I'll check it out when I get home. Thank you.

 

[jimm1009]

chain on e-bay

Here is the add from e-bay in PDF.

Hope this holds you until you get home.

Jim

 

[timntrucks]

that is the same chains i have for sale in louisiana

 

[OD_Coyote]

Boy would I love to have one of those for my truck, but the shipping is just too expensive!!!!