What is the pintle loop for in this picture

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What is the pintle loop for in this picture

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What is the Pintle loop for behind the cab in this picture?

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I beleive it a tow bar, the trucks looks ready to go.
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Post by joel gopan »

The extra wheels are sure tough on Steering Components. Note the Mod to the Batt Box, and late Cargo Body.

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Post by armydriver »

It could be an aircraft tow bar also, but without seeing the whole thing it is impossible to tell. The truck is well stocked, but alas no water bucket. :cry:
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Post by Corne Lauwerijssen »

Its probaply a towbar like Tim said. I have one to, mine is side mounted
under the cargobody.
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dual front wheels???

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I'm seeing alot of trucks with the dual front wheels,has anyone ever driven one like this,they are hard enough to steer at slow speeds I gotta imagine those extra tires would kill me!
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Post by armydriver »

It has to be a killer to steer.
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