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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Towing options?

Posted by: Sparky Jun 21 2003, 07:17 AM

As posted on Rennlist:

I'm thinking about towing a 914 several hundred miles. Now I have the option of using a flat bed trailer, or possibly towing the 914 with a dolly. If I use the dolly, I won't hook up the drive shafts. I'll be using my Explorer and am trying to reduce the amount of wear and tear as well as keep the cost down some.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Mike D.

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Jun 21 2003, 07:46 AM

Hi Mike! Welcome to the club.

A couple of things: if there's even a remote option of the flat-tow, take it.

I thought that if you tow on a dolly, you should have the rear axles connected. If you don't have them connected, they flop around. If they're completely out, there is a risk of damaging the rear wheel bearings.

Regardless of how you tow, don't tow the car backwards! You will risk damaging the rear trunk lid and targa top.

-Rusty

Posted by: seanery Jun 21 2003, 08:53 AM

Craig Laughlin towed my white 72 from Oregon to LA on a dolly, rear axles connected, no problem.

Posted by: Sparky Jun 21 2003, 08:57 AM

Unless I do some serious work, there is no tranny so no rear axles. If I flat bed it I may not bolt the suspension back in but just strap it down good. I was a bit conservative in the mileage it would be almost 2000 miles over a 4 day period. Bought my project, ,time to stop lurking and get craking...

Thanks!
Mike

Posted by: Mountain914 Jun 21 2003, 01:52 PM

Two thousand miles? That's a no-brainer . Use the flat bed! (I assume that means a car transport behind the Explorer).
You'll be happy you did (a lot less worries on the road)! It might be more expensive (?) but the peace of mind will be well worth it (assuming trailer is in good shape with good tires).

Good luck on the project and we'll be looking forward to hearing about it!