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Towing Precautions

  1. When attaching towing sling, hooks, and chains to vehicle, be sure that all connections are safe and secure, and will not damage chrome, lower body panels, or any vehicle part. Towed vehicles should be raised until lifted wheels are at least 4" off ground, while making sure there is adequate ground clearance at opposite end of vehicle.
  2. If vehicle is to be towed with rear wheels off the ground, steering wheel should be centered and lashed to the window division channel, or held in centered position with a suitable steering clamp. DO NOT depend on the vehicles steering lock to hold front wheels in the centered position.
    Fig 1: Typical Front Hookup
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    Fig 2: Typical Rear Hookup
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