Tow Bar

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Mike i got one of them today while i was at ts i didn't get my reciver welded on my rods had got damp or something i get some good ones first of the week when it is all together i won't be switching ball's all the time plus the hole in my draw bar was to big for a 2 inch i had to get bigger washer didn't really trust it
 
   / Tow Bar #22  
mike i got my hitch done but no paint yet DSC00403.jpg
 
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Looking good Sam
 
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Well now I have to have one just like this ! so todays project starts as soon as Tractor supply opens :cool2:

How many chickens you figure you have to give for that? :D
 
   / Tow Bar #25  
I bought one of these cheap Tri-Ball trailer hitch things with the hook at Northern Tool. I have not used the hook for anything substantial and don't think I'd trust it for any heavy use. The grab hook attached to the drawbar is much more useful.
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The hook would be useful for tow strap loops. Just be sure to use the web styles. The rope tow straps are known to stretch and then snap. Whip time!
 
   / Tow Bar #26  
I bought one of these cheap Tri-Ball trailer hitch things with the hook at Northern Tool. I have not used the hook for anything substantial and don't think I'd trust it for any heavy use. The grab hook attached to the drawbar is much more useful.
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The hook would be useful for tow strap loops. Just be sure to use the web styles. The rope tow straps are known to stretch and then snap. Whip time!
I have the reciver you show in the pic and yeah iwill use mine but not for any heavy stuff. like you i never have fully trusted them but this will keep me from switching ball's all the time. seem's ever time i go to hook to something i have wrong ball on tractor or ranger.i seen another nice piece i'll have next trip to ts they now have a reciever that will fit my ranger that i can use the same multi ball hitch with.
 
   / Tow Bar #27  
I bought the 18" hitch from harbor freight and cut it in two pieces. One for the hitch piece and the other for the upright to attach the toplink. I got the 3 ball hitch on sale at HF for $19. :thumbsup: I had the hook on the bottom laying around from pulling it off of some truck long ago so I added it, as well.


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I have 3 trailers. Each one uses a different size ball. To move things around with the tractor, I use the 3 ball one as you can adjust the height with your 3pt hitch. Hard to do with a non adjustable hitch on a vehicle. I have the proper depth hitch for all 3 balls with the truck in the bed box. I have a 2" receiver on the rt front where the tow loop goes on my 2000 F250. (Leeds Engineering) I use the 8" drop hitch with it for pushing a 16 ft trailer up a hill drive into the Barn. Works fabulously. will take photos tomorrow and put on this thread....
Tom
 
   / Tow Bar #29  
I bought the 18" hitch from harbor freight and cut it in two pieces. One for the hitch piece and the other for the upright to attach the toplink. I got the 3 ball hitch on sale at HF for $19. :thumbsup: I had the hook on the bottom laying around from pulling it off of some truck long ago so I added it, as well.


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that looks good my center link is mounted to high to add any stability ts has a set of arm's to make it more stable and you can pull alot more weight with peace of mind but i don't need it. your center link down low gives you better deal you don't need to worry about how heavy something is cool deal.
 
 
 
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