DIY tow bar

[PropDr]

Got a e-mail from Gl the other day telling me that my EUC papers went through for my M35a2. So now I'm working on plan "B" just in case I can't drive it home under its own power.

Main tube material is 2.5x2.5x0.250
Buyers forged weld in lunette ring
tube ends are 2x1 cold rolled steel

The only problem that I have run into so far are the "feet" or adapters to hook it the truck. I can design and fab my own if sombody could provide the diminsions of the forged lifting eyes on the front end of the m35a2 series truck or from a mass produced tow bar. So far the only info I have been able to find is that the hole in the lifting eye is for a 1" pin.

More pics to follow

Thanks
Jay

 

[dpsmith]

I bought a homemade tow bar w/feet several years back from M16ty. I've towed just about everything under the sun including a m106 apc. Have not been able to tear it up yet. I bet he still has the diminsions on his computer. Looks like you have a good start.

 

[Farmun]

Good looking welds. That should hold up quite well. What tow rig will you be using? Most of the members here tow with a truck equal to or greater than the size of the one being towed. Greater than is much safer. Good Luck!

 

[glcaines]

That tow bar will come in handy. If your truck runs, I would recommend driving it. If I remember correctly from another post, your truck isn't that far from you. The most important thing is the brakes if you drive it. Good luck.

 

[Recovry4x4]

The standard for fabricated tow bars has been set very high. Review this thread and see if it helps!
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/21184-homegrown-tow-bar.html

 

[nk14zp]

Looks good for one leg.

 

[PropDr]

Good looking welds. That should hold up quite well. What tow rig will you be using? Most of the members here tow with a truck equal to or greater than the size of the one being towed. Greater than is much safer. Good Luck!

Well I was thinking worst case scenario I would go rent a Penske three axle tractor for a day. The website quote was about 160 a day plus mileage.

The standard for fabricated tow bars has been set very high. Review this thread and see if it helps!
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/21184-homegrown-tow-bar.html

Thanks for the link, It has some great pics but its not really any help.

At the moment all I need to know is the thickness of the lifting tabs on the front end and to verify that the pin hole is 1" I.D.

Thanks
Jay

 

[juddspaintballs]

I like it a lot. Do you have a link to where you got the lunette ring? That is how I'd like to build one myself.

 

[PropDr]

I like it a lot. Do you have a link to where you got the lunette ring? That is how I'd like to build one myself.

I got the lunette from my local metal yard, here is the company that made it http://buyersproducts.com You might be able to call them and find a local distributor instead of having one shipped. After thought.... Northern tool might also have them.


Jay

 

[PropDr]

So no one is willing to pry themselves away from the computer to go outside and measure a bracket?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Sorry, I'm at work, deuces are at home!

 

[dpsmith]

Well mine is at work, but will be glad to in the morning if no one else chimes up.

 

[juddspaintballs]

It's balls cold outside and I just got in from hanging Christmas lights. What exactly to do you need?

 

[PropDr]

It's balls cold outside and I just got in from hanging Christmas lights. What exactly to do you need?

Just need to know how thick the lifting brackets are on the front of the truck and what size hole they have in them.

Thanks guys I really appreciate the help!

 

[ODdave]

check your pm

 

[m16ty]

I bought a homemade tow bar w/feet several years back from M16ty. I've towed just about everything under the sun including a m106 apc. Have not been able to tear it up yet. I bet he still has the diminsions on his computer. Looks like you have a good start.

Yea, I've got them around here somewhere. I'll see if I can dig them up.

 

[m16ty]

After going back a re-reading the thread. I take it that you don't already have a deuce or a 5-ton or you wouldn't need the measurements. What are you planning on towing it with? Do not attempt towing with anything less than a 2-ton truck or you will end up in the ditch (or worse).

 

[wildbilly1760]

Not to hijack this thread, but what is the best length of tow bar to pull a deuce with a deuce? I used a pattern from m16ty so far for my home built. Now need a length to make the tubes. thanks

 

[wildbilly1760]

I think the measurement you need is 1 1/4" thick shackel mount with a 1" hole for the pin.

 

[juddspaintballs]

I'm at work today. Someone else could get the measurements if you don't already have them.