Spanky,
I'm also talking about this problem on another site and have since learned some info, but I am having trouble with the Spring Loaded Pull Pins on the Bottom Bars. They keep interfering with my hook-ups. My Pins are facing Upward. Not sure how they came from the factory, but I've noticed today online that some 440's have them facing Downward. To me this goes against common sense and could be a safety hazard, but I'm just using the truck off road anyway. Twice last week the Pins got tangled up in the Bumper. Actually bent one of the Pins, but got it straightened out. Decided to just change them around, but just noticed that someone welded the Nuts !! This will make it a project for another time.
My other question was their purpose. I figured that the were there to extend the Bars out towards the Slings more, but there are no adjustment holes. Just the one. But just got explained to me that they were an aid on the hook-up process. Of all the times I rode with friends, they either never had it or never used it.
Holmes sure made great Wreckers, but wish they located these Pull Pins a little higher up on the Bars.
