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I haven't had a chance to check out a split system. Can't think of a reason why it wouldn't work, maybe someone else has done it. Dennis

You can use the glanhands only when towing a 5-ton that has the front gladhands. Airline goes from service gladhand on towing truck-- airpack on towed truck. No need to plug other end of j-pipe. Dennis

RE: Re: towing Remember, you don't need anything other than a male 3/8 air nipple, in the back of the airpack, to hook brakes together. I just did the mod because I tow this truck often.

I've noticed a slight lag when releasing the brakes. But your only suppling air to one piston. Ball valve has to be open when braking normally, to vent the air.

Shut off valve is needed. The line is vented without brakes being applied, so just blowing air in without the valve causes it to vent right out.

It's pretty simple to hook the brakes together on two deuces for towing. Take the J-pipe off the airpack on the towed deuce, insert male air nipple, then hook the service line on the back of the towing deuce to the airpack. But, that darn J-pipe is a real pain to put back on sometimes. Flared...