In the hopefully near future, when business where I work picks up and,
I can afford it.
I would like to buy a tow bar & a set of slave cables, but not right now.
How much would it be for a M1009 suitable tow bar, and a slave cable,
in good, safe condition?
So that way, in the future, if any of you need help with a tow or a jump,
I could possibly assist you, and be glad to do it.
Also I know it would not be a bad idea either.
A charger suitable for charging batteries, jump starting, a typical 24 volt military system.
How much for one of those too?
By the way, are there any other specific tools I would need to get,
to maintain my M1009, I have many tools, (I used to be a backyard
mechanic on my own vehicles).
But is there any specialized tools just for the M1009, I would need?
Any answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated.
I want to be just as helpful to you guys, as you have been with me.
Some special tools would be any other tool you would use on anyother vehicle, such as pully puller, harmonic balencer puller. but most of the stuff can be rented from a local parts store such as O'rielly auto parts, autozone, and they are FREE to rent.
The slave cables can be bought on ebay for around $100 but are very rare.
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Some special tools would be any other tool you would use on anyother vehicle, such as pully puller, harmonic balencer puller. but most of the stuff can be rented from a local parts store such as O'rielly auto parts, autozone, and they are FREE to rent.
The slave cables can be bought on ebay for around $100 but are very rare.
Hello Blazer,
Thank you for the email and information.
If I need a tool and do not have it, I will either buy it or rent it.
I have checked ebay for slave cables, you are right, I saw some there for about $100.00.
When I have money to spend again, I will buy a tow bar, slave cables, more tools as I need them.
Because I want to get my M1009 in tip top shape, and keep it that way.
So that way, anyone will be proud to own it, ride in it, look at it, etc.
I looked around for a while til I found a tow bar for under $300 that was semi close to me. My advice on the slave cable - buy the ends and make your own from welding cable.
I looked around for a while til I found a tow bar for under $300 that was semi close to me. My advice on the slave cable - buy the ends and make your own from welding cable.
I keep hearing this sugestion "make your own", but ends are $35 each, plus single prong to 2 prong adapters are $30 and then I called a local welding shop and 50' of 2/0 cable is $181! That would put my 25' slave cable at near $300.
Maybe I'm missing something and someone could explain to me a better way.
For a 1009 owner, I would recommend saving the cash from buying a military tow bar and getting a civy one. They can be had for under $100. When you get/build a salve cable 25 is the minimum length I'd go for.
The only issue I see with these are you need a second MV to use them.
We have several folks in the ATL area with these items just not always with the time to come during the week.
As for the slave cables, I still think buying the original is about even with making your own using used welding cable. I personally would just buy an original set. Even with that said, unless you have a second vehicle nearby that can slave you off, they're no good. I posted last fall about going to WR and having the batteries die on me in a McD parking lot. Ended up getting started by having another large truck tow start me.
The towbar is not really needed unless you plan on getting a deuce. Reason is, we saw the issue of towing a 1009 with a 1009. It ain't the most exciting thing I've done but the pucker factor during some stopping situations makes life interesting. I use mine probably more than the average person on here and so far this year have used it 4 times and loaned it out once and about to use it another time next month. So they just aren't used that much.
You're going through a tough spell with your truck. Once it gets going, you most likely will be able to keep it going.
I'm the opposite, my summer months are pure HE!!. In addition to this, we are about to embark on a huge project at work that is/will significantly affect my time off. I appologize for not being able to get back up sooner to provide a slave start.
Hang in there. There are a lot of really good folks in the ATL area that can help.
CARNAC
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