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(More customer reviews)I was looking for an adequate but low-cost tow bar and this one seems up to the job. After I have used it I will update this review. The unit I received did not have four safety chains [as shown in the current Amazon pic], it only had two. Also, it was short on hardware. I will point these out individually:
NUTS FOR U-BOLTS: My unit came with eight, two per u-bolt, you will need to get eight more PLUS eight lock washers if you really want the u-bolts to be reliable anchors for your safety chains.
LOCK WASHERS: In addition to the eight you need that I mention above, you will need four to go on the bolts that hold the two arms to the connector.
BUMPER CONNECTOR PLATES: My unit only had the one side of the connector plates, you will need to buy the other side or have a welding shop fab them up for you if you are going to bolt the unit directly to the bumper of a vehicle.
I did not want to bolt the tow bar to a vehicle bumper, here is what I did: I have a 5" drop hitch that slides into a Hidden Hitch Class 3, 2" receiver on our tow vehicle. Using that and a setup with two military-grade heavy duty clevis hooks per arm I think that I will be able to tow most light vehicles on typical city streets and highways so long as I watch out for deep dips and curbs. The clevis hooks came from Amazon merchant, Sportsmans Guide, Item #WX2-75834.
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