laser45v

Thank you for all of that info. That was a very good response.

Hey everyone, we just purchased our first heavy wrecker a few months ago. Everything has been going good. Some of the trucks we go to tow, it gets pretty light in the front end. I own an older tandem pete with a Reyco suspension that has a 286" wheelbase. The truck physically will pick anything up. The underlift is very strong. It just gets light in the front end. It's on the light side (light weight is 31k.) If I stretch the truck what would be the best length but not too long for every day tows. (Not looking to do anything crazy like loaded dumps or anything.) Or should I leave the wheelbase and just try to add weight up front or behind the cab. The previous owner told me he used spring hanger forks instead of grabbing the front axle he said it distributed the weight better which I would think it would make it even more light in the front end but I'm new to all of this and learning as I go. Any input is appreciated thank you.

Just now, Derlyn Z said:

Thanks for posting that Irish Iron Wreckers site on here. I can't say that I ever heard of them, but it looks like they have some great products!

I said the same thing I cannot wait to order from them!

7 minutes ago, Bushwacker said:

@laser45v Bro is made in Sweden. We have a Bro HD200. Why do you need a three stage? Any steel shop could put you another extension in and get a longer cylinder. The Bro we have is stronger than the JerrDan 35 ton we have. Any time I have to go out I take our Bro it's my favorite we've had it forever but never have any trouble with it. The other guys don't like it because it doesn't have tilt . But I've used it for so long it doesn't bother me, sometimes I have to double pick because of no tilt , you just have to add extensions. But I have never had anything I couldn't tow because of the length of the under reach. If you don't have your wrecker on a long chassis if you make your under reach longer you want have any weight on your steer. Irish iron make fork adapters that are over a foot long would that make your under reach long enough? If so that would be your cheapest option. Post some pictures of your Bro, you don't see many but the ones that are around are still running because they are bullet proof.

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Thank you for the advice. There have been a few newer trucks when i pick from the front they are super close when I go to swing hard turns. Honestly a foot would help greatly... I will post pictures when I get home.

Hi everyone, we recently purchased our first heavy wrecker. It is an older Bro Wrecker unit. The unit itself is built stout and seems to pick up just about anything and the winching power is unbelievable. I was wondering if there is a way to install or fabricate the underlift to be a 3 stage to achieve more reach. I cant seem to find a lot of info on the Bro wreckers other than they were from overseas. Any help or anyone that could steer me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate.  

Thanks.