Can Roadmaster 80" Hybrid Coiled-to-Straight Safety Cables be Installed Through Channels of Tow Bar

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Can I install theses cables through the channels on my Roadmaster all terrain? I am currently using coiled cables.

asked by: Mitchell C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, you can install the Roadmaster 80" Hybrid Coiled-to-Straight Safety Cables # RM-674 through the channels of your Roadmaster tow bar.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

For the Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar the recommended length for replacement safety cables is 80 inches. Roadmaster lists the coiled cables part #RM-674 which are coiled only for a small portion of the cable and are straight for the rest of it.

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Answer 2

To replace the 8K Hybrid safety cables that came with your Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar you'll need the kit #RM-674 which comes with 2 of these cables. These are the same design as your current setup and they come with a limited lifetime…

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Answer 3

Yes, you will want to cross the 40" Vinyl Coated Safety Cables with Clevis Hook (Qty. 2) by Dutton-Lainson, 6,500 lbs. #DL20119 when you're installing them. The idea behind this is that they will cradle the trailer tongue if it…

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Answer 4

You'd need the safety cables, caribiner/quick connects and anything else to be rated for at least the weight of the towed vehicle. So while the cables part #C80176 are rated for 7,500 you could use the #RM-910022 which is rated for 6k assuming…

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Answer 5

The safety cables I highly recommend are from Roadmaster, the Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables. These cables are galvanized steel with a strong vinyl coating for protection and hooks that are forged steel for optimal strength. You can get them in…

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Answer 6

The part #RM-910022 is rated for 6,000 lbs so would not be a good choice for your setup that tows a 7,500 lb trailer but the part #C82932 has a 3,300lb safe working load capacity and 16,500lb break strength capacity, which would be way to go.

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Answer 7

You are half right. I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and you can run coiled safety cables like the part #RM-643 through the safety cable guides of a Roadmaster Falcon tow bar part #RM-522, it is just more difficult and not the recommended way.…

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Answer 8

If you have the EZ Hook feature on your All-Terrain tow bar I recommend part #RM-655-64 for 64-inch long cables. If you need longer cables you can check out part #RM-655-76 which are 76-inches long. If you do not have the EZ Hook feature on your tow…

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Answer 9

Yes, we have all the parts needed to safely and legally flat tow your 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ with manual transmission. First you need a base plate kit for your Jeep with a standard factory bumper (If you have the Off-Road Bumper with 1” D-Ringer…

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Answer 10

I had the end loops of the Curt safety cables, part #C80176, measured for you. At their widest points the inside measurement is 3/4 of an inch and the outside is 1-1/2 inches.

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Answer 11

When stretched out each cable in safety cable set #RM-643 is 68 inches long. Let me know if you are looking for a specific length.

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Answer 12

The dimensions of the bumper mount adapters for Jeep Wranglers #RM-035-1 which is 1 inch and #RM-035 which is 3/4 inch is referring to the thickness of the shackle mounts. They have adapter pins which allow them to fit 1 inch and 7/8 inch diameter…

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