AW Direct HD Rear Tow Kit - U-Bolt

Find everything you need to complete a rear tow on a heavy-duty truck with this AW Direct HD Rear Tow Kit. Designed primarily for trucks with air bag suspensions, this package includes a pair of u-bolt lifting attachments to pick from the truck s spring saddles. Also included are a pair of Ultimate Axle Chains to secure the drive axles and a pair of tie-down straps to fasten the chassis to the underlift. Lastly, a cam-style steering wheel lock prevents the front wheels from turning while under tow. See below for kit components and individual part numbers.

Kit includes:

(1) AW Direct U-Bolt Lifting Attachment Set - #AWUBK-PR
Every heavy-duty tow operator should own a pair of these U-Bolt Lifting Attachments from AW Direct. The high-carbon steel attachments are designed for faster and easier rear hook-ups on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The beveled receiver acts as a funnel to guide the U-bolt and nut from the spring saddle onto the fork. The extra height of 5 extender allows you to stay clear of air brake and air suspension parts. The shaft is three inches tall and has a diameter of 2 . The diameter of the beveled guide on the attachment is 1-7/8.


(2) B/A Ultimate Axle Chain with 8" J/Grab/Slip Hooks - #11-AC3S
This grade 70 Ultimate Axle Chain is 5/16" x 3' and comes with a grab hook and slip hook on one end and an 8" j-hook on the other end. The Ultimate Axle Chains allow you to quickly and easily chain up forward axles of tractors when performing a rear tow.


(1) B/A Cam Steering Wheel Lock - #8-34CH
Prevent the front wheels of a towed vehicle from turning while towing from the rear with this steering wheel lock from BA Products. The strap is equipped with two coated claw hooks to latch onto the steering wheel and the brake pedal. A cam lock cinches the two ends tight.


(1) AW Direct Underlift Tie-Down Assembly w/ Double J Hook - #BA105TP
To use, first wrap the strap around the wrecker's underreach and the casualty's front axle, then pass the loose end of the strap through the ratchet and tighten.