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Why NOT to use a Ball Hitch for Recovery

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by YotaDan, Jul 11, 2012.

  1. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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    YotaDan

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    YotaDan [OP] Dan

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  2. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Aw9d That one guy

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    Pic is small but did the ball fly off into the landcruiser?
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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    Wow! Getting a shackle mount soon!
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    They can be found at this location: :D
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:46 PM
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    Hell of a pic! :eek:
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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    buzzard1992 Yep

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    Dang... Never usin the ball again
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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  8. Jul 11, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    ouch
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    Wanna see the video!
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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    Magine that hittin' you in the mouth!
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    There are news reports of these killing people.
     
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  12. Jul 14, 2012 at 7:41 AM
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    Trouble is, they won't fit a stock 1st gen rear bumper. The hole is too deep.
     
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  13. Jul 14, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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    Wow that's insane!:eek:
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2012 at 7:53 AM
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    I've heard alot more horror stories about straps snapping and hitting people than ball hitches breaking. I know how bad they can be. I was almost hit by one, fortunately the back window stopped it.
     
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