Towing Tools

Prevent the front wheels of a towed vehicle from turning while towing from the rear with this steering wheel lock from Zips. The strap is equipped with two coated claw hooks to latch onto the steering wheel and the brake pedal. A ratchet buckle cinches the two ends tight.

These Axle Forks from Zips have a 2" wide opening. This new design features a shorter and tapered front lead fork to more easily get under a front axle eliminating the need for a double pick. It also has a tighter distance between the forks to grab the axle. The extra width reduces side-to-side movement and will fit most heavy steer axles. These forks are sold as a singles or Set of 2. 

Add versatility to the Autogrip autoloader on your Chevron Autogrip Wheel Lift with Zip's custom receiver hitch adapter. Powder-coated safety yellow for easy identification, this bolt-on bracket allows you to move and tow trailers as needed at an incident scene. With a towing capacity of 8,000 lbs., this welded 2" receiver enables your wrecker to tow bumper-hitch campers, toy haulers and other light-duty trailers as needed.

Increase the versatility of your Miller Chevron 408 Gen II Auto Grip with this set of bolt-on Fork Receivers from Zip's. Featuring a capacity of 4,000 lbs. as a set, this pair of welded steel adapters offers three fork positions, which allows the tow operator to set forks where needed. By improving the functionality of the wrecker, a tow company is able to handle a larger variety of calls, thereby increasing profits and seeing a return on their investment.

Miller Industries has already increased the versatility of heavy-duty wheel lifts with its pintle hook adapter. Now, add more functionality to the back end of your wrecker with Zip's Gooseneck Trailer Adapter. With an included 2-5/16" ball, this improved gooseneck adapter replaces the pintle hook on Miller's original wheel-lift adapter. This universal attachment allows the operator to tow and relocate cargo, flatbed, livestock and other trailers with this style of connection.

Note: Special Handling Fees Apply for Specific Items

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

Tow a variety of light-duty and recreational trailers with your Miller car carrier with this convenient receiver kit from Zip’s. The powder-coated bracket bolts on to the crossbar of your carrier’s wheel lift and will fit any 10 Series, 12 Series LCG or 16 Series LCG Gen II Miller car carrier models built after September of 2016.

Zip's King Pin Adapter allows heavy-duty operators to recover and tow semi trailers equipped with an uncompromised king pin. Made from 1" plate steel, the adapter features a keyhole slot to fit over the king pin and then slide forward, nesting in the machined groove of the king pin . The adapter's front two holes accommodate 1" screwpin shackles, which provide connection points for Grade 80 recovery chain. Attached to fork adapters on the wrecker's underreach, the recovery chain keeps the adapter securely in place and supports the front of the trailer. This adapter allows for safe transport of semi trailers by a heavy-duty wrecker without requiring a second power unit. Purchase individually or as a kit with two screwpin shackles.

This Short 4-1/2" Fork from Zips is used to pick up from the leaf spring, axle or frame. These Forks are made from one piece of cast alloy steel that increases the yield strength almost two fold while also making them 30% lighter than the old fork designs. This fork has a 4-1/2" wide opening, a 2" diameter shaft and a 3" clearance between the fork holder and the bottom of the fork cutout.

Zip's Built Anchor Spade is a custom-fit accessory designed for Miller Industries 10 Series and 12 Series LCG Car Carriers. This spade fits over the rear bed stabilizer pad of the car carrier. This attachment fits both the Right and Left Stabilizer Leg.

This welded steel fifth wheel plate attachment works with Zip's HD Underreach Towing Adapter and allows heavy-duty wreckers to tow semi trailers, campers and other trailers fitted with a kingpin. Easily installed without tools, the 12-ton weldment attaches to the HD adapter with a 2" locking pin, and 1-3/8" retaining pin secures the trailer's kingpin to the fifth wheel plate. The attachment is powder-coated safety yellow for easy identification and corrosion resistance, and both pins are zinc-plated for further longevity. The versatility of the adapter allows the wrecker to handle more calls, increasing the return on investment and reducing the amount of time on scene.

These are a right and left wheel grid storage bracket that mounts to the tailboard of a Vulcan V24 wrecker.

This cast steel alloy Fork from Zips is used to pick up from the leaf spring, axle or frame. Making these forks from one piece of cast steel has increased the yield strength almost two fold while also making them 30% lighter than the old fork designs. This fork has a 5" wide opening, 2" diameter shaft and has a 6-1/4" clearance between the fork holder and the bottom of the fork cutout.

Spacers for use with the Century forks from Miller Industries. This attachment was designed to be used when the front axle you are picking up is narrower than the throat of the fork you are using. Simply slide the adapter over one ear of the fork and you have created 1" narrower opening in your fork without having to carry extra attachments in your tow vehicle. Remember to always use safety chains. Sold as pairs.

This Short 5" Fork from Zip's is used to pick up from the leaf spring, axle or frame. These Forks are made from one piece of cast alloy steel that increases the yield strength almost two fold while also making them 30% lighter than the old fork designs. This fork has a 5" wide opening, a 2" diameter shaft and a 3" clearance between the fork holder and the bottom of the fork cutout.

This 3" Short Fork from Zips is used to pick up from the leaf spring, axle or fame of a truck. These forks are made from one piece of cast alloy steel. This process has made the yield strength increase almost two fold while making the weight almost 30% lighter. The fork has a 3" wide opening with a 2" diameter shaft and a 3" clearance between the fork holder and the bottom of the cutout.

Cast Steel Alloy Forks from Zip's are used when clearance is needed on a vehicle with a low front end. These forks are made in one piece using a special cast steel process. There is a 4-1/2" wide opening at the top of the fork and the shaft has a diameter or 2". There is a 9" clearance between the fork holder and the bottom of the fork cutout. The yield strength has been increased while making them almost 30% lighter than the old fork designs.

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.

Cast Steel Alloy Forks, these forks are made in one piece using a special process in cast steel. The yield strength has been increased almost two fold while making them almost 30% lighter than the old design forks.

A big part of towing is being ready for whatever comes your way. With designated storage options, this is a lot easier to do. The Chevron Adapter Storage from Zip's ensures you always have a designated spot for your Chevron adapters, meaning you can bring them along on every job with ease.

This heavy duty wrecker lift fork kit includes 9 sets of cast forks. This is the towing fork kit which comes standard when purchasing a new Century or Vulcan Heavy Duty Wrecker. It provides all the towing fork attachments you need for most towing applications. This kit also includes a set of fork spacers which creates a tighter fit and helps eliminate the forks sliding along the truck axle.

This Steering Wheel Lock has a 2" Cam Buckle and a Double J Hook. The 2" Cam Buckle is used to tighten or loosen the straps. The Lasso Style end loops around the wheel and the Double J Hook will hook onto the seat frame, or another solid point, for a secure attachment.

Zips 3" tall fork adapter. Use with 16 ton and larger wreckers.

This new axle cover kit fits the Greyhound buses with a 10 bolt axle hub. It has a raised center for clearance and comes with a plastic spacer to accomodate the longer mounting studs.

This zinc-plated steel replacement pull pin secures the kingpin on fifth wheel plate attachments for Zip's HD Underreach Towing Adapter. The 1-3/8" pin measures 9"L features a 2-1/2" loop handle on one end and a spring retainer clip on the other. A stop pin prevents the pin from sliding through the adapter. Securing the kingpin on the adapter ensures safe towing of a semi trailer or other fifth wheel gooseneck.

This axle cover kit is for trucks with a Spicer 8 bolt pattern. This axle cover kit is sold as a pair.

Note: Special Handling Fees Apply

Zip's Aluminum Angle 4" x 4" x 50" long, .375" thick. Use this aluminum angle when towing a road tractor from the rear with your heavy duty under lift or truck hitch.

• Lightweight aluminum angle for use between the frame and hitch chains when towing a truck chassis from the rear with a conventional tow bar
• A great item to have to use under a rollover belt to distribute the load on a box truck or trailer

This axle cover kit is for a Mack truck with an 6 bolt pattern. These axle covers are sold as a kit.

This axle cover kit is for trucks with a Rockwell 8 bolt pattern. This axle cover kit is sold as a pair.

Turn your late model Chevron Auto Grip II autoloader into an old school tow truck with this tow bar adapter from Zip's AW Direct. With the L-arms in the stowed position, this welded steel accessory bolts onto the crossbar, and the permanent grab hooks provide a solid connection for a chain sling on the axle or other lashing point.

This Pintle Hook Receiver Kit from Zip's is used on Miller Car Carriers. Utilizing the Miller Reese Receiver for Car Carriers (part #

This powder-coated steel king pin attachment fits Zip's HD Underreach Towing Adapter and 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.

This axle cover kit is for trucks with a International 8 bolt pattern. This axle cover kit is sold as a pair.

This axle cover kit is for trucks with a Rockwell 12 bolt pattern. This axle cover kit is sold as a pair.

This zinc-plated steel replacement pivot pin is used to connect various attachments to Zip's HD Underreach Towing Adapter, including the fifth wheel plate adapter, kingpin adapter and gooseneck ball adapter. The 2" pin includes a stop lip to prevent the pin from spinning on one end and a hole for the spring retainer clip on the other. This pin ensures attachments are secure and functioning properly.

Plunger Pin Kit for Holmes TS-100 tow sling. 5/8" diameter pins.

This axle cover kit is for a Mack truck with an 8 bolt pattern. This axle cover kit is sold as a pair.

This Steering Wheel Lock has a Ratchet and Double J Hook. The Ratchet can be used to tighten or loosen the straps. The Lasso Style end loops around the wheel and the Double J Hook will hook onto the seat frame, or another solid point, for a secure attachment.

Plunger Pin Assembly for Holmes TH-295 truck hitch 1.250" pin.

Equip your next Holmes LSV, service or utility truck with this service rotation kit.

This Steering Wheel Lock comes with a Ratchet and two Double J Hooks. The Ratchet can be used to tighten or loosen the straps. The Hooks are used for a secure attachment onto the steering wheel and the seat frame, or another solid point.

Axle cover kit for a Mack truck with an 8 bolt. This axle cover kit is sold as a pair.

Secure commercial trucks safely and efficiently with this unique Heavy-Duty Crossbar Adapter from Zip’s. Designed as an economical, practical solution for operators, these adapters give your chain binder a solid and reliable point to grab onto when securing a vehicle on your wheel-lift crossbar. Sold as a pair, each welded steel end cap slides over the end of your crossbar to create a dedicated connection point for ratcheting binders, especially useful when running chain slings on rear picks. You can purchase them with or without chain binders, depending on your equipment needs.

Secure commercial trucks safely and efficiently with this unique Heavy-Duty Crossbar Adapter from Zip’s. Designed as an economical, practical solution for HD towing operators, these adapters give your chain binder a solid and reliable point to grab onto when securing a vehicle on your wheel-lift crossbar.

This heavy duty wrecker lift fork kit includes 5 sets of frame forks for those unique vehicles requiring specialized lifting attachments. With the addition of this heavy duty lifting attachment kit there's nothing you won't be able to properly tow! From those pesky Gillis Buses to towing road tractors from the rear with the U-bolt attachments - this is the kit for you!

Maximize your storage space with this lifting fork storage carousel from AW Direct. This storage solution is ideal for storing most of your standard and specialty frame forks. With this system you can easily find and access just the right forks for the job at hand. The carousel is designed to be installed in the 30", 36" or 48" saddle tunnel boxes on a Century or Vulcan heavy duty wrecker or Rotator. This system can also be installed in a variety of other brands of tow truck storage compartments. Aluminum Construction. Paint is not included.