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Understanding the Benefits of Using a Shackle on Your Truck

Imagine for a moment that you’re driving through some rough terrain, and your vehicle gets stuck. You try to force it back out, but nothing’s working—you’ll quickly realize you’re probably going to need a tow. The question is, however, what’s the safest way of using your tow system to recover a stuck vehicle (or any other pulling project you might need to do?) The correct answer is with a high-grade, solid steel towing shackle. At Bulletproof Hitches, we’ve heard too many horror stories about the dangers of pulling without a proper shackle. If you’re trying to decide whether investing in a shackle is the...

10 Ways to Use a BulletProof Hitch

There are tons of different tow hitches on the market, but it’s hard to find one that does exactly what you need it to in every scenario. If you’d rather have a versatile option that can be used in countless different ways, there’s no better product than the BulletProof Hitch! Constructed using the toughest steel available, our famous hitch has become the top choice of towers throughout the country. What sets it apart from the competition is its wide range of high-performance functions. If you’ve recently added a BulletProof Hitch to your vehicle, we’re here to tell you about the...

Steel Vs. Aluminum Trailer Hitches

Steel and aluminum are two common materials we can see in almost all of our modern objects. From home appliances and electronic equipment to trailer hitches. There is a constant debate over which material is better for highway traveling and the byways of our modern existence. When we talk about hitches, our vote lies with solid steel trailer hitches, mainly for its reliability and sustainability factor. To give you a fair idea of which material would make the strongest trailer hitch, we are going to compare the two materials to enlighten you on the attributes. Steel Hitches Hitches, especially the...

When to Use a Sway Control System

Anyone who has spent time pulling a trailer, whether it be the family fishing boat, heavy duty farm equipment, or a car hauler, has probably experienced sway with their trailer. It is not a fun feeling when a large gust of wind starts causing your trailer to sway back and forth while you try to keep both your tow vehicle and the trailer in your lane. This common towing experience can become more of an issue the heavier your trailer load is and as you increase your speed while towing. This issue can be potentially dangerous for both the tow...

The Benefits of Using an Adjustable Trailer Hitch

With so many different types of trucks and trailers in today's world of towing it can be difficult to find a hitch that will work for every situation. This is why the adjustable trailer hitch was created. It allows you to adjust your hitch to accommodate many different towing applications instead purchasing multiple hitches for every type of trailer or vehicle. The most common variable when towing multiple trailers is the height of the connection point between truck and trailer. An adjustable hitch makes it possible to move your ball up and down rather than being limited to one position. At BulletProof...

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