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Recovering an M923
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First you are going to need to find a vehicle the same size or larger. Another 5 ton will do. Then get the operators manual for the M939 series trucks. There is a section on towing & recovery of these vehicles. There are several options/configurations that can be managed, it all depends on the tow vehecle's capabilities.
You will need the correct tow bar, air lines, tools and support to be successful.
You will need the correct tow bar, air lines, tools and support to be successful.
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Get out your plastic doom card (with high limit) and call a big truck wrecker if you don't have an adequate tow vehicle and equipment. Better safe than sorry.
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Releasing the air brakes is as simple as caging them.
Without air lines from the towing vehicle the towed vehicle then has no brakes. It *will* push the towing vehicle around. Optimally you want the towing vehicle to be much heavier than the towed vehicle, as this offsets the tendency to be pushed.
You can jump a 24v system from two 12v systems. Be cautious as doing this wrong can result in badness. Optimally you'd slave off of another 24v system.
The nature of your question leads me to believe you have zero experience in this type of activity. The safest course of action is what is suggested above: Call a towing company that has the necessary equipment and experience. $700ish in tow bills beats thousands in damage to your vehicles or tens of thousands in liability......
Without air lines from the towing vehicle the towed vehicle then has no brakes. It *will* push the towing vehicle around. Optimally you want the towing vehicle to be much heavier than the towed vehicle, as this offsets the tendency to be pushed.
You can jump a 24v system from two 12v systems. Be cautious as doing this wrong can result in badness. Optimally you'd slave off of another 24v system.
The nature of your question leads me to believe you have zero experience in this type of activity. The safest course of action is what is suggested above: Call a towing company that has the necessary equipment and experience. $700ish in tow bills beats thousands in damage to your vehicles or tens of thousands in liability......
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Nato cables and heat. Plus remote starter button is what I allways bring,not to forget tools and fluids.
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Being able to tow a new truck doesn't mean you're home free. I towed a truck that only had 22 hours on it since a Blount Island rebuild about 90 miles before a torsion bar came off and my recovery came to a screeching (literally) halt.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?128863-Broke-down-again-Recoveries-Gone-Bad&highlight
Safest course is to have it shipped to you so you can go over it carefully before getting on the road.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?128863-Broke-down-again-Recoveries-Gone-Bad&highlight
Safest course is to have it shipped to you so you can go over it carefully before getting on the road.
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Do a search for "recovery tool list" (without the quotes) and there are a number of threads with suggested items. On my last adventure, I also needed a set of triangles, flashlight and reflective vest for my safety in the middle of the road at night.
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Don't for get the "Wasp & Hornet" spray. They may be still active in the south.
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Also brake cleaner works good on them.
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Are you getting a known truck from a private sale or dealer, or a GL purchase?
The two call for somewhat different approaches.
The two call for somewhat different approaches.