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Crutch Tow Bar

I got the idea of using an aluminum crutch for a tow bar from someone on Oshkosh365.com.

It was a wonderful idea. While looking around for an aluminum crutch, I found a folding aluminum crutch at Walmart in the pharmacy section. This would be perfect for my little Sonex. After only a few modifications, I was able to come up with something that works quite well and folds up for easy storage in the baggage area.

Enjoy!
1. Folded Crutch as Purchased
1. Folded Crutch as Purchased		 2. Unfolding Crutch
2. Unfolding Crutch		 3. First Modifications
3. First Modifications		 4. Tension Bolt Added
4. Tension Bolt Added
5. Tension Bolt Close-up
5. Tension Bolt Close-up		 6. Early picture on nose wheel
6. Early picture on nose wheel		 7. Early picture on nose wheel side view
7. Early picture on nose wheel side view

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