Vehicle - Towing Precautions

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Article No. 84-2-18


TOWING - WRECKER, VEHICLE WITH STAMPED FRONT AXLES - LIGHT TRUCK SHOP MANUAL REVISION


LIGHT TRUCKS 1982-83 F100/150 (4x2)

The J-Hook Wrecker Towing instructions published in the 1982-83 Light Truck Shop Manual Section 50-05 and 1982-83 Towing Instruction Manuals are incorrect for 1982-83 model F-100/150 (4x2) vehicles with stamped front axles. The T-Hook instructions are correct as printed.

FIGURE 16:

To minimize possible wrecker towing damage to 1982-83 model F-100/150 (4x2) vehicles with stamped front axles, the wrecker towing instructions shown in Figure 16 is recommended which utilizes "J-Hook" type attachments for front of vehicle towing.
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