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 Apr 10 2010, 04:30 PM
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On a two wheel dolly. due to circumstances beyond my control I gotta drag my rig from north of Seattle to Phoenix Anybody towed this way?? She got no motor or tranny in her and my wife does'nt like the idea of a full size trailer behind her Grand Cherokee. (she's doing the driving , I have larger responsibilities) I'm a lttle concerned with the front end waltzing all over the place. Any experience with this??
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Apr 12 2010, 11:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Apache Junction viaWhidbey Is. Member No.: 3,019 Region Association: None |
Have to look at those axles again. I just replaced the rear wheel bearings and can't remember how all that goes together right now I kinda thought with the axles out nothing much is holding the wheel on . flat towing sounds goood and would be the least work for the wife's Grand. Buuut How do you hook it up??? What's this hitch your're talking about and where do I get one??? Not much up there to hook to
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Apr 12 2010, 11:28 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(bare 1 @ Apr 12 2010, 01:15 PM)  Have to look at those axles again. I just replaced the rear wheel bearings and can't remember how all that goes together right now I kinda thought with the axles out nothing much is holding the wheel on . That is correct. This is why you _separate the stub axle from the outboard CV's_ and re-install them. Actually you must do this any time you put weight on the rear bearings... With the stub axles re-bolted to the hubs, you're good to go. I've actually seen a 914 tow bar - once - a long time ago. it was custom-manufactured and bolted to lugs that extended through the front bumper. I'm not sure how it was attached to the tub on the other side of the bumper... The front A-Arm mounts would be another good place to attach - if you could find a tow bar. I've seen them advertised from time to time by private parties but have never actually materialized. They might be out there but they are not common. Don't forget that if you have _any_ wheels on the ground, the vehicle must be registered. Many have got away with it but just be aware of the situation. A flat-towed vehicle should have brake, tail, and turn signal lights. You might get away with that, too, in the day time, but one couldn't recommend it... |
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bare 1 towing a teener Apr 10 2010, 04:30 PM
davep I trailered my LE backwards one time. Not sure wha... Apr 10 2010, 04:37 PM
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I trailered my LE backwards one time. Not sure wh... Apr 10 2010, 08:29 PM jimkelly yes - i tied the steering wheel to keep the front ... Apr 10 2010, 04:37 PM URY914 If the steering wheel locks works I would think yo... Apr 10 2010, 04:39 PM Silverstreak The PO of my 914 towed it backward on a dolly from... Apr 10 2010, 04:40 PM DBCooper Yeah the top, but I've also heard of a windshi... Apr 10 2010, 06:47 PM hot_shoe914 I have towed one of mine around town backwards man... Apr 10 2010, 07:26 PM RobW
I have towed one of mine around town backwards ma... Apr 11 2010, 04:00 PM dakotaewing Please don't tow it backwards -
Chances are si... Apr 10 2010, 07:43 PM McMark All kinds of things that can go wrong. Good luck.... Apr 10 2010, 07:45 PM montoya 73 2.0 What about flat towing? Apr 10 2010, 09:56 PM Krank
What about flat towing?
For the future, what a... Apr 10 2010, 10:35 PM montoya 73 2.0
What about flat towing?
For the future, what ... Apr 10 2010, 10:45 PM DBCooper
What about flat towing?
For the future, what ... Apr 11 2010, 04:57 AM Porcharu
[quote name='Krank' post='1301423' date='Apr 10 2... Apr 13 2010, 02:31 PM bdstone914 I have towed 914's backward on a two wheel dol... Apr 10 2010, 11:58 PM Gint I think I've drug a 914 just about any way it... Apr 11 2010, 09:54 AM ArtechnikA
You've got the stubs and hubs installed in th... Apr 11 2010, 10:09 AM r_towle It should be fine.
the steering will stay straight... Apr 11 2010, 04:54 PM Gint No it won't if the lock isn't engaged. BT... Apr 11 2010, 05:06 PM hsus2k Just purched this Tow bar Bracket for my 914 few w... Apr 12 2010, 01:03 PM ArtechnikA
But do I really need to disconnect the hub to the... Apr 12 2010, 01:08 PM 6freak NOT SUPPOSE TO HAUL A CAR ON A DOLLY BACKWARDS ...... Apr 12 2010, 02:58 PM ArtechnikA
NOT SUPPOSE TO HAUL A CAR ON A DOLLY BACKWARDS ..... Apr 12 2010, 03:32 PM 6freak
NOT SUPPOSE TO HAUL A CAR ON A DOLLY BACKWARDS .... Apr 12 2010, 08:47 PM jcd914
[quote name='ArtechnikA' post='1302198' date='Apr... Apr 13 2010, 01:08 AM 6freak
The front or rear wheels are strapped down to a ... Apr 13 2010, 08:04 AM TROJANMAN Buy your wife an airline ticket Apr 12 2010, 03:04 PM bare 1 Aw the internet .. one question so many answers... Apr 12 2010, 04:43 PM Porcharu I would convince your wife to just tow a trailer -... Apr 12 2010, 05:13 PM ArtechnikA
I would convince your wife to just tow a trailer ... Apr 12 2010, 05:42 PM montoya 73 2.0 For a flat tow;
Adjustable tow bar (Reese Type) H... Apr 12 2010, 05:28 PM Gint For a flat tow;
Adjustable tow bar (Reese Type) H... Apr 12 2010, 08:55 PM BigDBass
But... like a tow dolly, you can't back the r... Apr 13 2010, 08:59 AM bandjoey The best $100 you'll ever spend is a Uhau... Apr 12 2010, 08:50 PM montoya 73 2.0 I towed my Teener from San Jose, Ca. to Southern O... Apr 12 2010, 09:44 PM ArtechnikA "Can't" back up is really more like ... Apr 13 2010, 10:10 AM |
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