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    Missing handle on a M116A3? (PU-797 recovery)

    For reference, here is a picture with lockout bolt installed on mine. Mine has worn shock damper and its more trouble than its worth to replace it as I only tow to fuel it up about once a year, regardless it tows really nice locked out. My rig is a Ram 2500 5.9 diesel so you should have no...
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    Missing handle on a M116A3? (PU-797 recovery)

    Also, the lockout is used when the surge brake's internal shock absorber is worn out. If shock is worn you will think someone has a jack hammer attached to your hitch when you come to a stop (it sets up a pogo effect with worn shock damper). If you are towing with a 3/4 ton rated vehicle or...
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    Missing handle on a M116A3? (PU-797 recovery)

    Also, if you don't have an adaptor for the trailer's electrical connector don't forget to bring along a set of Harbor Freight magnetic tow lights and some zip ties to make sure they stay on. A good bump/jolt can detach the base's magnets. Some people say the safety tow chains are too short to...
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    Missing handle on a M116A3? (PU-797 recovery)

    Here are pictures of handle and jack leg engagement. First, the jack leg is secured in the stowed position by the pin (yours is there). Once it is securely attached to your pintle hitch you just jack the foot up until all the weight is on hitch plus a little swing clearance for the round foot...
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