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MacManOne
Explorer
Aug 03, 2014

Falcon 2 tow bar frozen in RETRACTED position

My tow bar has been stored over a year in the retracted position. The tow rods won't extend.

I soaked them overnight with wd40 and plan to employ a hammer and rod if there are no other ideas.

Has anyone been in this situation? If so, what was your solution?

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  • lanerd's avatar
    lanerd
    Explorer II
    Aug 03, 2014
    Well, WD-40 does have some lubricating qualities, but it definitely doesn't have any penetrating qualities. As Don said above, use a penetrating oil.

    Hope this helps

    Ron
  • dons2346's avatar
    dons2346
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2014
    Stand the bar so that the bars are vertical and then squirt PB Blaster down them and let then sit. Might take a few more applications.

    If yo have used WD40 in the past on the bar, it is probably stuck. WD40 is not a lubricant.
  • MacManOne's avatar
    MacManOne
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2014
    My problem is the opposite, it's stuck retracted (likely from rust). I found a rebuild manual which helps me understand what's going on inside. Covers Falcon 2 and Blackhawk, I don't think it covers the All-Terain http://roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-5011-03.pdf
  • cochise49's avatar
    cochise49
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2014
    Following.....my Falcon All-Terrain gets stuck when extended making it hard to disconnect on uneven ground.

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