Expert Answers about Tow Shackles
- Is Item # 1183-1 Compatible With An After Market Bumper On A 2007 FJ Cruiser
- I contacted Roadmaster and Item # 1183-1 is not compatible with the aftermarket bumper you have on your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Your photo shows your after market bumper has shackle mounts. I would contact the manufacturer and see if the bumper can be used for flat towing. If so I recommend going with Item # RM-520 and Item # RM-035-1 if the shackle mounts are 1" thick and Item # RM-035 if the shackle mounts are 3/4" thick.
The D-Ring adapters replace the tabs on the end of each arm on...
view full answer... - Will the RoadActive Suspension RAS4617 Affect Off-Road Performance?
- The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4617 will definitely help with the sagging you are experiencing while towing. These can also be used when travelling basic back roads and light off-roading situations, but will affect the articulation in more severe situations.
With that being said, after the initial install that will require the included replacement spring shackles, these take about 30 minutes to detach. This will require jacks that attach to the frame...
view full answer... - Why Does B&W Companion For 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 With Prep Package Need Padlocks Removed When Towing
- That's a good question, and it comes down to engineering and strength. The pins that hold the Companion in place to the puck system of your 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 were engineered to withstand what are significant forces on the hitch while towing with the Companion installed in the truck's puck system. The padlocks, however, were not designed with this type of constant force in mind, and using them while towing could lead to failure.
So while I know it's not the most convenient thing in...
view full answer... - Minimum Arm Spacing To Safely Use Falcon 2 Tow Bar on 2002 Jeep TJ Wrangler
- I spoke with my contact over at Roadmaster and he said that the minimum safe distance to mount the base plates is going to be 22" apart and the maximum will be 30" apart. Since you're at 26" apart, you're right in the middle of the recommended safe distance to use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 .
view full answer... - Where to Install Shackle Straps and How to Determine Axle Position When Building an ATV Trailer
- For a 3,500 Dexter Straight axle the springs should be placed between 16 and 18 inches on center from the hub face (flat area the wheel mounts against). Placement of the spring centers in any other position will reduce the axle capacity. If you are using a different brand of axle you will need to contact the axle manufacturer for the full capacity spring center dimensions.
If you are using double eye springs then the shackle straps will be located at the rear of the springs. The top bolt...
view full answer... - Can The Trailer Hitch for a 2010 Toyota Prius Be Used for Vehicle Recovery
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11276 which is a fit for a 2010 Toyota Prius should be okay to be used to pull the car out of a ditch. The trailer hitch doesn't have to be rated for the weight of the vehicle since it's a rolling load. It uses the same attachment point as the factory tow hook does so there should be no issue. That said, you'd really have anther option. I recommend the Bulldog Winch 3/4" Shackle part # BDW20239 for vehicle recovery.
view full answer... - How Does the BOLT Trailer Coupler Lock Fit Different Coupler Sizes
- The BOLT Trailer Coupler Lock - 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" Couplers - For Ford Side Cut Key # BL7032496 comes with two different integrated balls. These don't look like your traditional hitch ball since they are not designed for towing. The ball is the round silver piece you can see mounted to the base plate below the shackle. The smaller ball fits a 1-7/8" and 2" coupler and the larger ball fits the 2-5/16" coupler.
view full answer... - Will the RoadActive Suspension Kit Reduce Sag on 2019 Toyota Tundra
- The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4611TD will definitely help lift the rear of your 2019 Toyota Tundra. This kit is specifically designed to help keep your ride level when towing or hauling a heavy load like your commercial topper and tools.
The RAS kit will actively strengthen your leaf springs and improve ride quality as well. It also helps extend the life of your leaf springs, shocks, shackles, and tires. The variable-rated coil tension springs will automatically...
view full answer... - Adapters and Tow Bar for 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited With Bumper That Has D-Rings
- We have a tow bar that will work for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with an aftermarket bumper that has D-rings, and the adapters are all designed to work with either Roadmaster or Blue Ox tow bars. The Roadmaster adapters are easily the best value, and will work with D-rings that have either 1" or 3/4" thick shackles:
- Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts - 1" Thick # RM-035-1
- Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts - 3/4" Thick # RM-035
The tow bar I recommend with these are the...
view full answer... - Installing Blue Ox Base Plate Bracket Kit # BX88230 on 1989 Jeep YJ with Aftermarket Bumper
- According to my contact at Blue Ox, their Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit # BX88230 needs to be installed as close as possible to a 24-inch spread for use with their Alpha Tow Bar. You have at most 1 - 2-inches of leeway either wider or narrower. Since your bumper's D-rings are 28-1/2-inches apart you may be able to fit the brackets inboard of the D-rings and remain within an acceptable spread.
It is a good idea to check with the manufacturer of your aftermarket bumper to find out if any...
view full answer... - How To Operate the Bulldog CCP Trigger-Style Coupler Lock
- It sounds like you might have the Bulldog Lifelong Trigger-Style Coupler Lock part # BD580404 and if that is the case then I have attached for a you a review video on how to operate the lock. That said, if the lock has been on for six years without being removed then odds are it is stuck and will be very hard to remove as rust can form and dirt can get inside over time which can then make for them to be very difficult to operate. If that is the case then you will need to either cut the...
view full answer... - How to Determine Axle Placement on a Custom 5 x 9 ATV and Motorcycle Trailer
- When determining the axle placement on a trailer, an important factor to consider is the tongue weight. You want the tongue weight of the trailer to be approximately 10 percent of the gross trailer weight. Moving the axle rearward will increase the tongue weight of the trailer. A heavy tongue weight could cause issues with traction and sway when towing, but that is not as much of a concern on smaller trailers than it is on larger travel trailers or enclosed trailers.
First, we want to...
view full answer... - How to Determine the Distance for Mounting Trailer Spring Hangers on a Single Axle Trailer
- Spring Hanger location dimensions are normally figured by the manufacturer and provided with the spring hanger kit, that includes all of the parts for installing the springs on the trailer frame. I have provided a chart that shows the spring hanger locations for single axle trailers for you to review, see link.
There are two considerations for mounting the spring hangers. First, the distance between the spring hangers as you have asked about. Second, the location of the axle when installed...
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