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| Sparky |
  Jun 21 2003, 07:17 AM
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Mahna Mahna!  Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847  |
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. |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 21 2003, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None  |
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 |
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| seanery |
Jun 21 2003, 08:53 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Craig Laughlin towed my white 72 from Oregon to LA on a dolly, rear axles connected, no problem.
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| Sparky |
Jun 21 2003, 08:57 AM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
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, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) ,time to stop lurking and get craking...
Thanks! Mike |
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| Mountain914 |
Jun 21 2003, 01:52 PM
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Too much time in thin air! Group: Members Posts: 367 Joined: 22-May 03 From: Conifer, CO Member No.: 725 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Two thousand miles? That's a no-brainer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) . 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! |
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