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Checking Your Hitch After Months of Not Towing
As the old saying goes: “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Leaving anything to sit for an extended period of time is fraught with danger. This is the reason why pilots perform a pre-flight safety check of their planes before every take-off. And the reason why divers always check that their dive equipment is in good repair and functioning correctly prior to taking the plunge. In both of these instances, carrying out a safety check can mean the difference between life and death. So it makes sense to carry out a hitch safety check before you begin towing,...
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...
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