Side Pullers and Recovery Tools

When recovering a vehicle with a car carrier rollback, the Zip's Side Puller Recovery Tool allows your truck to remain parallel with the road and keeps traffic flowing, taking up less roadway with winch angles off the rear of the deck. The Zip's Side Puller Recovery Tool has a unique design that allows the operator quick and easy usage - no installation labor required! It can be locked into position utilizing the standard key slot holes along the rear approach plate on all Miller Industries 10, 12 and 16 Series STEEL car carriers. It is secured in place with a hitch pin and hairpin cotter pin.

The ITD Wire Rope Tie-Back Spring Tube is perfect for securing the winch-line from your central boom, and prevents the line from dangling or bouncing around. Can be used on both the SP9000 and the SP12000.

Take up less room on the highway with the convenience and capacity of a Sidepuller from In The Ditch at Zip's AW Direct. A reliable companion to any heavy-duty wrecker or car carrier, these industrial add-ons give tow operators the pulling angle they need without taking up too much room on the highway. Working from the shoulder, they help keep traffic flowing at your recovery scene and keep operators safely tucked away from passing motorists. Equipped with a swiveling center boom, these powerful Sidepullers can also help improve the efficiency of your recovery, especially when working in tight spaces or on narrow roads. The adjustable galvanized self-leveling feet keep everything stable, so operators can confidently pull from any direction. Choose from four winch sizes to fit most types of wreckers and car carriers. Scroll down to see all of the Sidepuller highlights below, including options for integrated controls, wireless remote and a dress-up kit.

This pylon is designed to fit all SP series sidepullers. It is made from steel and comes standard with stainless steel mounting hardware. It features laser cut holes for mounting work lights and is painted in a tuff coat gloss black finish. This pylon will need to have the In the Ditch light pylon mounting base installed on the sidepuller in order to mount this pylon.

This is a polished stainless steel dress-up kit for the SP9000 sidepuller by In the Ditch. This dress-up kit will set your truck off and give it the custom look you want. These accent panels are laser cut from polished stainless steel and have 3-M double sided tape already installed. Each kit includes two boom accent panels, two leg accent panels with pinch point decals installed on them.

Zip's 48" wooden recovery stick features an angled end for optimal positioning.

This is a replacement rear accent panel for the SP8500/SP9000 Sidepuller. The panel is made out of polished stainless steel, with a mirrored finish.

This new approach plate roller guide attachment is for 10, 12, and 16 Series Steel car carriers. This new attachment enables 180 degrees of light-duty recovery capability at the back of the carrier. The roller guide attaches to the approach plate and fits steel car carrier beds only that are 2018 and newer. This roller guide attachment is designed to be used with 3/8" and 7/16" wire rope and it is rated for 3,500 lbs. of line pull. The roller guide attachment is engineered to the highest standards of durability, and is constructed of fabricated steel with zinc plating for corrosion resistance.

Add more functionality to your car carrier bed with a universal three-roller side puller from Zip's AW Direct. The mechanical guide mounts to the tailboard of the flat deck and changes the pull direction on the rollback's winch line. By improving the winch angle, this system keeps the car carrier from taking up too much roadway during a ditch recovery. The steel guide is lightweight and can be removed when not in use. Installation requires a 3 hole to be drilled in the tailboard to accept the mounting pin. The guide works with both steel and aluminum beds. For no-drill mounting on Miller steel-deck car carriers, consider Item

This is a polished stainless steel dress-up kit for the SP20000 sidepuller by In the Ditch. This dress-up kit will set your truck off and give it the custom look you want. These accent panels are laser cut from polished stainless steel and have 3-M double sided tape already installed. Each kit includes two boom accent panels, two leg accent panels with pinch point decals installed on them.

The Optional SP8500 Light Pylon is available in 3 Widths 54", 60", and 70". These pylons can easily be mounted to the SP8500 Pylon Mounts and can be adjusted up and down to get the perfect height for you light bar. Each pylon comes in our ITD Endurance Black Powder Coat Finish and Includes all Mounting Hardware.

Zip's designed this steel tubular pylon to bolt onto In The Ditch s SP9000 Side Puller. Front oval cutouts accommodate marker lights on the driver and passenger side, and rear cutouts include stop/tail/turn lights and holes for three clearance lights. The wide surface area also provides a mounting platform for additional beacons and warning lights. Access holes on the underside aid in wiring. The pylon measures 102 wide and can be seen around vehicles loaded on the deck of a car carrier.

This is a SP20000 Sidepuller with integrated controls that is ready to install. Zip's Truck Equipment provides you with this sidepuller, from In the Ditch, with everything you will need. Just supply incoming hydraulic pressure, a hydraulic return line, and connect a 12 volt power supply and you are done! It is that easy!

This is a polished stainless steel dress-up kit for the SP12000 sidepuller by In the Ditch. This dress-up kit will set your truck off and give it the custom look you want. These accent panels are laser cut from polished stainless steel and have 3-M double sided tape already installed. Each kit includes two boom accent panels, two leg accent panels with pinch point decals installed on them.

These pylon mounts by In the Ditch are a great option for people who want to install SP Series light pylons to SP Sidepullers. This mount will fit all models of the SP Series sidepullers. This item includes 2 mounts and requires the customer to weld on.

Zip's Standard Pylon For Miller Industries Side Pullers, Includes Two (2) Rear Facing 4.5" x 6" Oval Openings, and Two (2) One Each Side - 2.5" Outward Facing Openings, Away From The Side Of The Truck on The Left And Right Side. Measures 4.5 x 6 and has stop-tail-turn and marker light holes.

This SP Series Swept Wing Pylon was designed for those who want the maximum in looks, performance and lighting options. Zip's offers this 91" wide light pylon from In the Ditch. This pylon will get your lights out to the side of your truck. With the swept wings, you not only get good looks, you also get a perfect place to mount additional warning lights. These pylons have laser cut holes in the underside so you could easily mount alley lights on the swept wings. It includes stainless steel accent panels so you can cover up the wiring on the underside of the pylon. It is paint with a Tuff Coat Black finish so it is ready to go when you receive it.

This is a replacement pin that is used to hold the removable foot in place on the Inner Leg Assembly in the SP20,000 Sidepuller.