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Using a trailer ball for recovery

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by JCH, Sep 15, 2013.

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Sep 15, 2013 at 9:18 PM

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Saw this picture on reddit. Speaks for itself.

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That looks as if it could hurt.

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Must've been one of those tows where he took a running start to try and sproing it out... also, probably an off brand ball

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Sep 15, 2013 at 9:33 PM

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The things required to pull bitches

Don't use tow strap with metal hooks as well. I had one miss my face by a foot and punched a clean hole into a tailgate.

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Must've been one of those tows where he took a running start to try and sproing it out... also, probably an off brand ball
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Never use a ball good quality or not for recovery

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