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Towing hooks installation

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by majestyk, Oct 18, 2011.

  1. Oct 18, 2011 #1
    majestyk

    majestyk Road Train Member

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    There are a couple of towing hooks in the truck that I tried to install under the front bumper. I slid the hook into the slot but there doesn't seem to be a locking device to hold them in place, they just slide right out. Am I missing a piece to hold them in place or something else, thanks for the help. Truck is International Prostar.
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2011 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    There should be a big pin and a cotter pin. Isn't there a hole in it?
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2011 #3
    majestyk

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    Nope no holes just a solid piece of metal. The end is round with two "wings" on the side.
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2011 #4
    Chain Drive

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    can you put up a pic?
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2011 #5
    CondoCruiser

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    If they are the ones I'm thinking about, see if they twist and lock once you have them in.

    Is this it??

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  8. Oct 18, 2011 #6
    majestyk

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    yes that is the one
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2011 #7
    CondoCruiser

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    Okay, they twist into place. Freightliner started using them too.

    There was an article I seen that they are only rated at 9,000 lbs. Two of them would be just enough for the tractor. I guess they expect you to drop the trailer??
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2011 #8
    majestyk

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    Thanks guys. I guess I wasn't putting the right mojo on them the first time I tried to turn them to lock them. Had no problem the second time. Thanks for the info on the weight limitation. Hopefully I won't need to be hauled out of a snowbank this year:)
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2011 #9
    25(2)+2

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    9000 lbs. is more than the breaking stregth of a good sized chain. You are applying pull , not lifting off the ground. The hooks are placed horizontal, pushed clear in and turned to vertical to lock.


    I liked the FLD setback axle better with the big pin through a receiver in the center of the bumper. Either way works.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2011 #10
    Old Man

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    If you can find one get a strap to pull with. Much safer than a chain.
     
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