From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Wed Jul 07 2004 - 19:20:17 PDT
I believe that one lister turned in an idea like this:
Use heavy chain and two pieces of pipe large enough to pass the chain
thru. Be
carefull to get a chain that will handle twice the weight of your new
truck. If the pipe bends
that's one problem, but if the chain breaks you are in trouble. I would
also get enough
chain to be able to implement the two standard safety chains for break
away protection.
Obviously the shackles etc. that you use should have the same strength
as the chain.
I am assuming that you can go via non highway roads and travel at very
low speeds.
I would think this would work if you take your time and are real careful.
Disclaimer: I have not done this and cannot vouch for this method at all.
Hope this helps,
Bruce MVPA 23824
Alex wrote:
>I've got to tow the new beast home next month and would like to use a
>tow bar and a heavy duty pick-up truck. I only have to tow it about 35
>miles. so I was thinking of making a tow bar. I already have a lunette
>ring for one end and was planning on pinning the bar to the shackle
>mounts on the 35's front bumper. My questions are how long should I make
>the tow bar arms? Am I nuts to try this? Does anyone have any caveats
>or hints. (I'm a pretty good welder).
>
>Also a while back, I don't know where, someone said they found DOT 5 for
>around $30/gal. Can anyone give me a name/address for this?
>
>Thanks for listening,
>Alex
>
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