Tow dolly...rears on dolly?
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Tow dolly...rears on dolly?
Looking to tow my 86 rx-7 about 180 miles home...drivetrain is having major issues. Want to tow it with the rears on the dolly. What is going to be like with the front wheels on the ground? Ground clearance problems? 86 base without an airdam
I have heard if the steering colum locks your good. But it will wonder on the road because of the toe on the front wheels. Any first hand experience?
James
I have heard if the steering colum locks your good. But it will wonder on the road because of the toe on the front wheels. Any first hand experience?
James
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Yeah, my biggest concern is ground clearance.
The local uhaul place is cool though. I said, "What if I can't use the dolly because of ground clearance?" They said I could return it at no cost.
James
The local uhaul place is cool though. I said, "What if I can't use the dolly because of ground clearance?" They said I could return it at no cost.
James
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Originally posted by Wankel7
Yeah, my biggest concern is ground clearance.
The local uhaul place is cool though. I said, "What if I can't use the dolly because of ground clearance?" They said I could return it at no cost.
James
Yeah, my biggest concern is ground clearance.
The local uhaul place is cool though. I said, "What if I can't use the dolly because of ground clearance?" They said I could return it at no cost.
James
I towed my 87 over 1200 miles like that.
Jarrett
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Ground clearance is NOT a problem. I have done this more than 5 times.
The problem is you cant go very fast; even though the front wheels will lock (column) theyre not exactly straight when they do, plus the column lock still has a bit of play in it. Combine these tw0 factors and you wind up with a load that sways back and forth more and more forcefully the faster you try to go. About 50-60mph (if you're brave) is your speed limit here.
I have had a couple of cars where the wheel WOULDNT lock anywhere near center, for some reason. I wound up having to tie the wheel, which works just as well, but still has some play.
Why not just drop the driveshaft and tow it regular?
The problem is you cant go very fast; even though the front wheels will lock (column) theyre not exactly straight when they do, plus the column lock still has a bit of play in it. Combine these tw0 factors and you wind up with a load that sways back and forth more and more forcefully the faster you try to go. About 50-60mph (if you're brave) is your speed limit here.
I have had a couple of cars where the wheel WOULDNT lock anywhere near center, for some reason. I wound up having to tie the wheel, which works just as well, but still has some play.
Why not just drop the driveshaft and tow it regular?
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Originally posted by hypntyz7
Ground clearance is NOT a problem. I have done this more than 5 times.
Ground clearance is NOT a problem. I have done this more than 5 times.
Once it was on, I had no problems..
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Well. I am lazy. I really do not want to pull the shaft out and let all the fluid go in the tranny. Then put it back together at the destination.
I think my dad might be buying a flatbed now for his planes. So it might get the nice ride
Thank you for all of your input!
JAmes
I think my dad might be buying a flatbed now for his planes. So it might get the nice ride
Thank you for all of your input!
JAmes
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I used a tow dolly to tow my TII home. It was a 3 hour ride to the destination, 5 hours back. Had the rears on the dolly too. Kevin is right. I didnt go faster 55mph on the way home. AndI only hit that twice. It was normally 45-50mph trip.
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It's not a problem at all on a 5speed. ON an automatic it is a BIG no-no. But, he said there are drivetrain problems, so maybe he has a fubar tranny or driveshaft (I havent seen any axles or rearends go out). THis is why I mentioned he could drop the DS and avoid any complications.
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My best purchase ever AAAplus 100 miles free towing
Total cost $100 a year, Saved my *** many times and it works for any one you ride with to mmmm what a great loop hole.
Scenario: girls car breaks down. You're not with her. You go pick her up. Take her home, go back to the broke down car, call triple a, get the car towed home. win-win situation.
Total cost $100 a year, Saved my *** many times and it works for any one you ride with to mmmm what a great loop hole.
Scenario: girls car breaks down. You're not with her. You go pick her up. Take her home, go back to the broke down car, call triple a, get the car towed home. win-win situation.
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I live in Tampa,I went to Naples FL to pick up a 10AE with my friend,after we rented this big *** truck and the car trailor (where you can put the full car on) He wanted to drive it ,,So I said ..ok.. he sat in the drivers seat then grabbed the streering wheel then said ..I cant drive this bitch ..
So I drove back this way,going like 75-90 MPH on the interstate,,,Till this day I do not know why people were flashing me when I passed them.I got to thedrop off point and said dam how fast am I suppose to go on these tralors,I didnt notice on the trailor there was a sign that says dont go over 45mph
I wouldnt do it again..
I dont trust car dolleys at high speeds,Put out the extra cash for the full trailor.
So I drove back this way,going like 75-90 MPH on the interstate,,,Till this day I do not know why people were flashing me when I passed them.I got to thedrop off point and said dam how fast am I suppose to go on these tralors,I didnt notice on the trailor there was a sign that says dont go over 45mph
I wouldnt do it again..
I dont trust car dolleys at high speeds,Put out the extra cash for the full trailor.
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I don't really trust car dolly's either, I guess I've seen to many of them swaying back and forth when lifted from the rear as I followed them, and quite honestly I don't trust those damned ignition locks. Why not rent just complete trailer for the day? They're not too expensive.
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I think I gotta agree with the others when I say tow it all or at least use the front....the idea of just having the front wheels on the ground makes me nauseous
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and quite honestly I don't trust those damned ignition locks
Why not rent just complete trailer for the day?
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Originally posted by hypntyz7
[B]IT isnt a concern if you tow it *correctly* by the front wheels...you dont even have to lock the column, nor is it a concern...
[B]IT isnt a concern if you tow it *correctly* by the front wheels...you dont even have to lock the column, nor is it a concern...
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I have logged probably 300 miles towing a 7 backwards by its front wheels, due to necessity (rearend damage, automatic cars). THough this sucks for the person driving, as long as he's reasonable and somewhat experienced this si not dangerous. As I said, I usually tie the wheel, because Im not happy with where the column locks at.
The guy in this thread is talking about towing his backwards because of drivetrain problems. Im talking about normally, you would tow by the front wheels (backs on ground).
The guy in this thread is talking about towing his backwards because of drivetrain problems. Im talking about normally, you would tow by the front wheels (backs on ground).
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Oh, I get it. In your reference to towing it by, you use whatever wheels are on the ground, I had it the opposite way, I was like, the hell are you talking about? I don't like those damn locks, mine always seems to lock, then if you turn it the other way and back it goes right past the lock and keeps on turning... I don't trust it.
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I wouldn't trust that damned thing to hold up with a 3 year old pulling on it, let alone towing it and hoping it holds up and doesn't move!
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