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hellspcangel911 07-30-05 08:47 PM

Towing a RX7
 
Hey guys,
I picked up a 87 RX7, and i tried searching to no avail, I was wondering What is the best way to tow this 140 miles, with a dolley?

SHould I tow the front or the rear wheels?, disconnect the drive shaft?...etc

help..
the car has sat for 3 years.... i need to get her home


thanks a bunch

RotaryEvolution 07-30-05 09:02 PM

if it's a manual transmission nose it onto the dolly and pull it in neutral.

if it's auto you will have to pull the driveshaft and seal up the tailshaft housing on the transmission, you would be better off using a flatbed if it is an auto.

xtremeskier97 07-30-05 10:50 PM

Yeah...as Karack stated.

I towed mine over 1200 miles with a dolly..rear wheels on the ground and a MT.

eyeoutthere 07-30-05 11:36 PM

Also, if it doesn’t run, make sure you have a means of putting it on the dolly. I suggest getting a come-along, otherwise you are going to need a lot of guys pushing.

xtremeskier97 07-31-05 02:02 AM


Originally Posted by eyeoutthere
Also, if it doesn’t run, make sure you have a means of putting it on the dolly. I suggest getting a come-along, otherwise you are going to need a lot of guys pushing.


Not really...just gotta get a good headstart pushin is all. I did it with one other person. Wasnt that bad. My engine was dead in mine.

slip_N_slide83 07-31-05 01:11 PM

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here ill show you. and yes as the others said about the auto and stick..mine is a stick so leave it in "N"

hellspcangel911 08-01-05 05:51 PM

Yea its a stick shift, I was just worried about the rear end/differential.

Thanks a ton guys!!!
tomorrow....TOW DAY!

rxseven07 08-01-05 07:01 PM

to keep the miles off u might want to disconnect your speedo cable, its on ur tranny if u didnt know that...

xtremeskier97 08-01-05 11:04 PM


Originally Posted by rxseven07
to keep the miles off u might want to disconnect your speedo cable, its on ur tranny if u didnt know that...


You know...I didnt even think of that...but really didnt matter in my case...the engine was dead already :p:


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