Look for a Tow Bar near VA

[deshet]

Looking for a Tow Bar near VA Beach

I don't know where to post this but I am looking for a Military Heavy or Medium tow bar near Virginia Beach VA.
Can someone explain how the Military Axle Straps work? Do they move around once engaged and are they for limited use only?

I see them online but I am hoping to avoid the shipping charges and buy the right thing once.

I have reviewed enough posts that state not to use the new style HMMWV bar because of defects. Trying to move a 2 1/2 ton lmtv

Thanks

 

[Suprman]

You will have to get the U joint tool and pull both driveshafts if you want to flat tow. You can pull the rear axle shafts and lift the front with a wrecker. How far do you want to go? Might be cheaper to pay a hd tow company to move it, if its a short distance. What are you planning on using to tow it? I like the ibis towbar. I only know of the one posted incident of a failure and from the pics its clear something bound up to have the bar break like it did.
Will

 

[deshet]

The tow would be 700 miles

Thanks

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

You will have to get the U joint tool and pull both driveshafts if you want to flat tow. You can pull the rear axle shafts and lift the front with a wrecker. How far do you want to go? Might be cheaper to pay a hd tow company to move it, if its a short distance. What are you planning on using to tow it? I like the ibis towbar. I only know of the one posted incident of a failure and from the pics its clear something bound up to have the bar break like it did.
Will

Oh no! The cursed IBIS!!! I love mine and it has served me well.

 

[Suprman]

What were you planning on using as a tow vehicle?

 

[kblazer87]

I have a complete medium towbar setup for sale in the classifieds if you are interested.

 

[country]

We are running a special for $199 for the adjustable bar

you can add which feet you want to it

Dave
www.easternsurplus.net

ALL-5183 | Military Truck Tow Bar, meduim
Medium Military Truck Tow Bar for 2 1/2 ton and 5-Ton Trucks
NSN #: 4910-01-365-9304
Part #: 7551383
$199.00

 

[DiverDarrell]

700 miles seems like a bit of a run for a flat tow. I would look at cost of having it shipped on a trailer, vs the round trip fuel, hotels, food, and unknown working brake systems on the truck.