Towing Tools
Outfit your tow truck with the essential tools that keep every job running smoothly. Our selection of towing accessories includes everything from durable dollies and skates to versatile forks, and ramps designed to handle a wide range of recovery and transport needs. Whether you're working roadside or in the shop, these tools help you secure, lift, and maneuver vehicles with confidence. Explore accessories built for performance and reliability, with options that fit various tow truck models and configurations. From everyday essentials to specialty gear, we’ve got the add-ons that enhance safety, speed, and control on the job. Browse our full lineup of towing accessories and find the tools that make your next recovery safer and easier.
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WreckMaster Skate
ITI Control Arm Skate
WreckMaster Traditional Skate
ITI Yellow Automotive Skate
ITI Automotive Skate
ITI Yellow Control Arm Skate
Axle Caps 4-in-1 Axle Caps
AW Direct U-Bolt Lifting Attachment
ITI Low Pro Pocket Plug Container Skate
B/A Products Steering Wheel Lock with Claw Hooks
Zip's Steering Wheel Lock with Claw Hooks
ITI Starter Ramp
Race Ramps Flatbed Tow Ramps
Tow like a pro with the 74-inch long Single Piece HD Tow Ramp! You know that your customer loves his or her Corvette, Porsche, or other low-to-the-ground car, and you need to show them that it's safe in your hands too. The 1 inch by 5 inch notch in this Tow Ramp enables you to simply fold the rollback down into the notches and drive on up (or hook up the winch) with no worries about your safety or the safety of the car. This ramp gives 7 inches of lift and has a 5.2-degree angle of approach. It is designed for tires up to 8 inches wide. It can support up to 2,500 pounds for a total vehicle weight capacity of 10,000 pounds.
These ramps are constructed using an exclusive, patent process. They are 100% solid, high-density foam with a rugged anti-slip coating that results in a lightweight ramp solution that is strong yet durable. The ramp will not slide, scratch, or otherwise damage any floor type. The reinforced bottom allows the ramp to be used on gravel or other rough surfaces that you may encounter along the side of the road.
Please ensure that your ramp is damage-free before use. Never use two ramps on the same side of the vehicle. Use on a flat, level surface and ensure that the ramp makes full contact with the ground. Check that your steering wheel is straight and drive up at a slow, steady pace.
- Tow Truck Flatbed Extension Ramps
- Sold as a pair
- Available in a single piece or in 2 pieces
- Dimensions: 74"L x 10"W x 7"H
- Lightweight - only 13.5 lbs
- Each ramp supports 2,500 lbs. Total vehicle capacity per pair: 10,000 lbs
- Highly durable, virtually indestructible, and very stable
- Easy to use, store and transport
- Unscootable! Won't slip or slide, no matter the surface
- Safer than using boards
- Provide a professional appearance when transporting exotic cars
- Load Corvettes, Porsches and other low profile cars without doing damage
Zips Short Tapered Axle Fork - 2" Wide Opening
SafeAll Remote Brake Assist
Race Ramps 42.3" Compact Tow Ramps
SafeAll Steering Wheel Lock w/ Claw Hooks
ITI Rollback Starter Kit
Axle Caps 22 Piece Axle Cover Caps Set
Zip's HD Underreach Towing System
This multi-purpose towing adapter from Zip's provides heavy-duty tow operators the versatility and flexibility to tow a variety of trailers with their underreach. Available in a seven-piece kit, the adapter stores easily and works with four different trailer attachments to pull anything from campers and horse trailers to pup dollies and gooseneck flatbeds. They are designed to fit on Miller units with Miller fork receivers. The max fork receiver depth to put in pin is 3 1/2".
Strong and durable, this welded steel adapter is powder-coated safety yellow for easy identification. To install, insert the two vertical 2" pins on the bottom of the adapter into standard fork receivers on the underlift's crossbar. The main pins are then secured in place with two retaining pins, which include two cable lanyards so they won't get misplaced.
Four attachments for this adapter are available for purchase separately or sold in money-saving kits with the adapter. Bolted on the side or pinned on top, these brackets include a pintle hook with a 2-5/16" gooseneck ball, a fifth wheel plate and a kingpin. Scroll down for more information on each attachment kit, and order the one you need from the drop-down menu top right.
Please note when using these attachments, it is important to not exceed the rated towing capacity of your wrecker's underreach and to follow the manufacturer's capacity rating tag. All attachments should be used in combination with tie-down chains for safe and road-worthy travel.
All attachments can be easily stored in a side storage compartment on a wrecker. When installed properly, the attachments sit proud of any obstructions on the adapter and allow for a wide turning radius, which makes for better maneuvers in traffic and around corners.
All steel parts feature a corrosion-resistant finish to extend the life of the adapter. Additional components and hardware are zinc-plated to further promote long-lasting performance, making this adapter a one-time purchase for any heavy-duty operation. This kit is a great alternative from the Miller Industries Heavy Duty Hitch Attachment Kit.
Zip's HD Tow Attachment Locking Pin not included in ZP-2211-1 or ZP-2211-2
Buy Separate A La Carte:
Buyers 15 Ton Pintle Hook - #PH15 - Capacity: 30,000 lbs
Zip's King Pin Attachment - #124001948Z
Zip's Fifth Wheel Plate Attachment - #ZP-1833 - Capacity: 24,000 lbs
Zip's Heavy-Duty Gooseneck Trailer Adapter Kit - #ZP-202-690-KIT - Capacity: 20,000 lbs
Zip's Fifth Wheel Retaining Pin - #VA0661Z
Zip's HD Tow Attachment Locking Pin - #VA0662Z
Zip's Retainer Pin Assembly - #12-0902378Z
Master Kit
The Master Kit for Zip's HD Underreach Towing System includes the main underlift adapter as well as all four attachments: the gooseneck bracket and 2-5/16" ball, a pintle hook attachment, a kingpin attachment and the fifth-wheel plate adapter. All hardware is also included, such as attachment pins, retaining pins and four bolts.
This kit offers operators everything they need to tow a variety of fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers - such as campers and livestock trailers. The pintle hook allows a connection to combination dollies from double/triple semi configurations, and the kingpin adapter enables rear picks on bobtail semi tractors when used with fork holders in the recommended position.
Pintle Kit
The Pintle Kit for Zip's HD Underreach Towing System includes the main underlift adapter as well as all as the pintle attachment and four mounting bolts. Bolted to the front of the adapter, this attachment allows heavy-duty tow operators to recover semi trailers with pintle hooks, such as double/triple combinations common to the LTL and foodservice industries. When using the pintle hook attachment, do not exceed the maximum gross trailer weight of 30,000 lbs. or the maximum vertical weight rating of 6,000 lbs.
Kingpin Kit
The Kingpin Kit for Zip's HD Underreach Towing System includes the main underlift adapter as well as all the powder-coated kingpin attachment. Pinned to the top of the adapter, this attachment allows heavy-duty operators to safely tow a bobtail semi from the rear.
To complete the hookup, the towing adapter and fork receivers first need to be rotated a quarter turn on the underreach's crossbar. The kingpin attachment is then inserted between the two supports and held in place with a 2" zinc-plated locking pin.
At this point, the kingpin should be facing the ground. The underreach is then lifted high enough to clear the tractor's frame, allowing the kingpin to slide into the fifth wheel. Prior to towing, the assembly should be secured to the frame with tie-down chains to the crossbar's endcaps with welded grab hooks. The fifth wheel jaws should also be locked around the kingpin attachment.
Fifth Wheel Kit
The Fifth Wheel Kit for Zip's HD Underreach Towing System includes the main underlift adapter as well as the fifth wheel attachment. This powder-coated attachment is pinned to the top of the adapter with a locking pin, and once hooked to the trailer, another 1-3/8" zinc-plated pin holds the kingpin in place.
This attachment works great for pulling campers, flatbeds, livestock and other recreational trailers with kingpins. This adapter can also be used to tow 53' semi trailers, but due to excess weight considerations, the trailer should be empty. Also, due to the 14" diameter of the fifth-wheel plate, please exercise caution when pulling this high-profile unit, especially with strong crosswinds. For comparison, a semi's fifth wheel plate is typically 35" wide.
Gooseneck Kit
The Gooseneck Kit for Zip's HD Underreach Towing System includes the main underlift adapter as well as all the gooseneck bracket and 2-5/16" ball. This powder-coated attachment bolts to the same four holes as the pintle hook attachment and offers a rated towing capacity of 20,000 lbs.
- Welded construction
- Powder coated safety yellow
- Rectangular main tube
- 3/4" plate steel
- Oblong loop handles
- 1-3/8" attachment pin hole
- 2" fork holder pins
- Retaining pins w/ cable lanyard
- Four bolt pintle location
- Locking pin included
- Shanks 18.5" center/center
ITI Height Extender for the Control Arm Skate
Race Ramps Trailer Ramps
These Trailer Ramps are helpful for low ground clearance cars with extra wide tires when loading and unloading vehicles from trailers. They prevent damaging the front of the vehicle by decreasing your angle of approach by 5.5 degrees. These ramps vary in size making it easy to find the right one that will work perfectly with your trailer. These ramps are lightweight, very stable, and are virtually indestructible.
These trailer ramps are manufactured using an exclusive, patented process. They are constructed of 100% solid, high-density foam with a rugged anti-slip coating that results in a lightweight ramp solution that is strong, yet durable. They won t slide on any surface, including ice, making them a versatile choice in any weather condition.
Please ensure that your ramp is damage-free before use. Never use two ramps on the same side of the vehicle. Use on a flat, level surface and ensure that the ramp makes full contact with the ground. Check that your steering wheel is straight and drive up at a slow, steady pace.
The ramps will not slide, scratch, or otherwise damage any floor type and can hold up to 1,500 lbs. per ramp for a total vehicle weight capacity of 6,000 lbs. Each ramp is designed for 1500lbs per tire at one point on the ramp. You do not want to exceed 6,000lbs gross weight when using these.
- Race Ramp Trailer Ramps
- Set of 2
- Lengths: 45" - 131"
- Widths: 14" - 16"
- Heights: 4" - 11"
- 100% Solid core
- Supports a vehicle u to 1,500 lbs. per ramp for a total vehicle weight capacity of 6,000 lbs
- RR-TR-11-2 is 2 pieces
Zip's 2" Receiver Kit for Miller Car Carrier Wheel Lifts
Zip's Chevron 408 Fork Receiver Set
ITI Pocket Plug Container Skate
Zip's Receiver Hitch for Chevron Autogrip Wheel Lift
Zip's Heavy-Duty Gooseneck Trailer Adapter Kit
ITI Low Profile Control Arm Skate
ITI Yellow Rollback Essentials Kit
Turtle Double Wide Tire Skate
ITI Rollback Standard Kit
Magna Tech Best-Lift Forklift to Wheel-Lift Towing Attachment
AW Direct Elite Series Riser Attachment
ITI Heavy Duty Trailer Jack Skate
Axle Caps 14 Piece Axle Cap Set
B/A Sling Straps w/ 3 Holes 8" x 42"
Axle Caps 10-Piece Motorcoach Axle Cap Set
Zip's Miller Ice Claw Car Carriers Custom Anchor Spade
Zip's King Pin Adapter
ITI Big and Tall Automotive Skate
Zips 3" Short Axle Fork - 3" Wide Opening
B/A Products Aluminum Angle 3.5" x 5" x 56"
Aluminum Angle 3.5" x 5" x 56" long, 1/2" thick.
- Lightweight aluminum angle for use between the frame and hitch chains when towing a truck chasis from the rear with a conventional towbar
- A great item to have to use under a rollover belt to distribute the load on a box truck or trailer
ITI Trailer Jack Skate
Miller Bus Lift Eye Attachment
B/A Products Tire Skate W/Lanyard Yellow
Zips Medium Axle Fork - 5" Wide Opening
Miller Fork Spacer Set
ITI Yellow Height Extender for the Control Arm Skate
ITI Universal Container Skate
AW Direct Self-Aligning Spring Fork
AW Direct Super-Duty Axle Fork - 3.5" Wide Opening
ITI Wreckroller Control Arm Skate
Zip's Short Axle Fork - 5" Wide Opening
Diversified Replacement Tow Sling Belt
Zips Tall Axle Fork - 3" Wide Opening
Zip's Chevron Adapter Storage
Zips Short Axle Fork - 4.5" Wide Opening
Zips Lifting Fork Spacer Set
Towing Tools Buying Guide
For professional tow operators and fleet managers, having the right towing tools is essential for efficiency, safety, and vehicle protection. At Zips.com, we offer a complete selection of towing tools designed to handle every aspect of vehicle recovery and transport. From precision attachments to heavy-duty lifting equipment, our products ensure your operations run smoothly and safely.
Why Choose Towing Tools
Towing tools are specifically engineered to make vehicle recovery, lifting, and transport safer, faster, and more efficient. Unlike general garage tools, towing tools are built for specialized applications, including securing, lifting, and moving vehicles with minimal risk of damage.
High-quality towing tools help operators:
- Safely lift and move vehicles of all sizes
- Improve operational efficiency in roadside or yard recovery
- Reduce vehicle damage during transport
- Ensure compliance with industry safety standards
Investing in reliable towing tools means fewer delays, safer operations, and better outcomes for both vehicles and operators.
Best-Selling Models and Top Brands
Zips.com carries a wide array of towing tools, with top brands that professionals trust. While this category contains sub-categories like towing slings, tow bars, and wheel lift adapters, it also highlights essential tools for various towing scenarios:
- Towing Slings: Heavy-duty slings for lifting and moving vehicles without damage.
- Axle Caps: Protect wheel hubs and axle components during transport.
- Wheel Lift Attachments and Adapters: Forks and adapters that expand the versatility of wheel lift systems.
- King Pin Adapters: Convert 5th wheel connections to gooseneck or ball hitches for versatile towing setups.
- Tow Bars: Heavy-duty and medium-duty bars for controlled, safe towing.
- Steering Wheel Locks: Secure the towed vehicle’s steering for stability and safety.
- Towing Kits: Complete kits with all components needed for towing or roadside recovery.
- Ramps and Loading Skates: Enable safe and efficient vehicle loading and positioning.
Top brands featured across these tools include Diversified Products, Miller, Zip’s, AW Direct, Bro Wreckers, Zacklift, and others known for durability and professional-grade performance.
Shopping Guide: Choosing the Right Towing Tools
When selecting towing tools, it’s essential to match the tool to your vehicle types and operational needs. Consider the following:
- Purpose and Use Case: Identify whether you need tools for light vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, or specialty applications.
- Durability: Look for reinforced steel construction, corrosion-resistant coatings, and high-strength materials.
- Safety Ratings: Ensure each tool is rated for the intended load and meets professional towing safety standards.
- Compatibility: Some tools, like wheel lift attachments or king pin adapters, must match your towing equipment or vehicle type.
- Ease of Use: Tools that are easy to attach, adjust, or operate reduce setup time and increase efficiency.
Properly selected towing tools streamline operations, minimize vehicle damage, and improve safety for operators and vehicles alike.
FAQ: Towing Tools
What are towing tools used for?
Towing tools are specialized equipment designed to safely lift, secure, and transport vehicles during recovery or towing operations.
Do towing tools work with all vehicle types?
Most towing tools are versatile, but compatibility depends on the specific tool and vehicle size. Always check manufacturer recommendations for safe use.
How do I maintain my towing tools?
Regularly inspect for wear, clean moving parts, lubricate when needed, and store in a dry environment to prolong lifespan and ensure safe operation.
Are towing tools required for professional towing operations?
Yes. Using specialized towing tools ensures safety, reduces vehicle damage, and helps meet industry standards for professional recovery and transport.
Can towing tools improve operational efficiency?
Absolutely. High-quality towing tools streamline setup, reduce handling time, and provide consistent performance during every tow.