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> Tow bars are available now....., Link to Resourses page
dlee1967
post Feb 28 2006, 08:17 PM
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Here is a link to my thread started on the Resources Page for my new tow bar brackets. I hope these will be a safer solution to those flat towing their teeners. Pictures to follow of installations as Club members take delivery of their units.


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post Feb 28 2006, 08:42 PM
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Good information on your link page David.
These should be a hot item....

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post Feb 28 2006, 08:45 PM
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I'm going to order one tonight.
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post Feb 28 2006, 09:11 PM
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Paypal sent. Thanks David!
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post Feb 28 2006, 09:24 PM
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Is this the Draw Tite knock off which fits your bar?

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post Feb 28 2006, 11:21 PM
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blitZ, that is the one.....Here is a pick with the Reese/Draw-Tite installed.


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post Mar 1 2006, 01:05 AM
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Cool! Just in time for WCC2006! I'll be ordering as soon as I know which type of bar I end up with. This will definitely be better than renting a tow dolly from U-Haul for 2 weeks. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
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post Mar 1 2006, 09:59 AM
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Heck, save on renting a tow dolly too. With that adjustable tow bar you could just throw the whole kit into the trunk, go hook up that roller and tow it home. That's how I got my rust-free car, flat towed it from California back to Houston behind an Acura, easiest tow I've ever done.
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post Mar 1 2006, 11:42 AM
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Ordered mine

One question. What is the best way to secure the steering?
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post Mar 1 2006, 12:32 PM
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Looks really good Daniel. I have planned on making my own for years but never got around to it. This makes one less reason not to go to WCC06.

You also might want to consider shipment by FedEx ground. For big and heavy items, cost is usually 30%-50% less than UPS ground depending on the distance and destination.

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post Mar 3 2006, 10:46 PM
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Thanks for the tip on FedX Demick.....BTW...I am David not Daniel.....DLee
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post Mar 3 2006, 10:50 PM
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Les, you don't want to secure your steering. You must have the key turned to the position where the steering wheel does not lock so that the wheels will follow your tow vehicle. Caster helps that occur. Think back to riding that Schwinn with the banana seat with no hands.....

Ugly things will happen if you have your front wheels locked when flat towing a vehicle. This is covered in teh instructions supplied with each bar....DLee
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post Mar 3 2006, 10:51 PM
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I hope the orders are coming in for you David. This is a great solution for a lot of folks. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
Doesn't make sense to try to make one when this is available.
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post Mar 3 2006, 10:56 PM
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Thanks Dan....Five bars for customers were left at the office this afternoon for UPS to pickup. They are starting to roll out the door. This is a great solution for CA residents who are not 100% on driving their teener to the WCC. DLee
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I just noticed this in the last picture in the link. Is the track tow point welded to the tow bar bracket? It looks like it would be a good option to weld on.
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post Mar 5 2006, 04:14 PM
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Yes Larry, it is welded in the picture. I can either weld it on or bolt it....
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post Mar 5 2006, 04:43 PM
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David expect my order very soon, thanks for doing this....
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post Mar 6 2006, 06:42 PM
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Looking forward to getting these on my car! Thanks again David! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Mar 6 2006, 08:30 PM
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This is the way to go.
I wish it had been ready for my trip.
I mounted the bar that comes with the SB bar to the underside of my car.
Every time I filled up with gas I had to check it and a few times I had to tighten it. Made me a bit nervous. I will be placing an order in the near future.
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post Mar 14 2006, 11:39 AM
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Great Leo......I watched your trip unfold. I am only sorry that my brackets weren't ready in time to assit in the trek.
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