Is it safe to tow it?
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JSM
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
Nope, putting it in neutral still rotates a lot of transmission parts inside. Being the engine isn't running the pump isn't pumping fluid in trans, so the parts are spinning dry.
Pull it on dolly, remove rear drive shaft is the only safe way, unless you rent a full trailer.
Nope, putting it in neutral still rotates a lot of transmission parts inside. Being the engine isn't running the pump isn't pumping fluid in trans, so the parts are spinning dry.
Pull it on dolly, remove rear drive shaft is the only safe way, unless you rent a full trailer.
typhoon fever
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
a typhoon would be a little heave for the dolly and it will probably kick your f150 butt. u want something with a trailer break.
a typhoon would be a little heave for the dolly and it will probably kick your f150 butt. u want something with a trailer break.
TNPhoon
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cloneman315
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
just take out the shaft and tow it,it will be fine.
just take out the shaft and tow it,it will be fine.
mattw
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
No way.. A F150 would have no issue dragging around just under 4000lbs.. I think they have a towing capacity if 8 or 10 thousand..
I doubt the extra 4000 lbs would really stress the brakes that much either although a trailer with brakes would be nice..
No way.. A F150 would have no issue dragging around just under 4000lbs.. I think they have a towing capacity if 8 or 10 thousand..
I doubt the extra 4000 lbs would really stress the brakes that much either although a trailer with brakes would be nice..
ty166
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
i believe not , the car trailers have surge brakes the tow dollies have no brakes is the correct answer.
i believe not , the car trailers have surge brakes the tow dollies have no brakes is the correct answer.
ty166
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
The U-Haul car trailer (Auto Transport) keeps all wheels of the towed vehicle off the ground and is ideal for long-distance moves. We gave it a low height and extended ramps to provide the best angle for loading and unloading vehicles with low clearance or spoilers. Our car trailer's fender also tilts out for easy access to the towed vehicle, and a surge brake provides maximum stopping assistance.
The U-Haul car dolly (Tow Dolly) keeps the front wheels of the towed vehicle off the ground and is a great low-cost rental choice for front-wheel-drive cars. Its low height and longer ramp mean the loading angle is shallow to accommodate vehicles with low clearance or spoilers. Our car dolly also has a swivel design that eliminates rear-tire wear and improves maneuverability.
not only have i used both the trailer and the dollies but this is right off thier web site , i fail to see where it says the dolly has a surge brake or any brake for that fact.
The U-Haul car trailer (Auto Transport) keeps all wheels of the towed vehicle off the ground and is ideal for long-distance moves. We gave it a low height and extended ramps to provide the best angle for loading and unloading vehicles with low clearance or spoilers. Our car trailer's fender also tilts out for easy access to the towed vehicle, and a surge brake provides maximum stopping assistance.
The U-Haul car dolly (Tow Dolly) keeps the front wheels of the towed vehicle off the ground and is a great low-cost rental choice for front-wheel-drive cars. Its low height and longer ramp mean the loading angle is shallow to accommodate vehicles with low clearance or spoilers. Our car dolly also has a swivel design that eliminates rear-tire wear and improves maneuverability.
not only have i used both the trailer and the dollies but this is right off thier web site , i fail to see where it says the dolly has a surge brake or any brake for that fact.
alwayswantedone
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Re: Is it safe to tow it?
Years back I used my 2000 Lightning to tow a friends ty from nj to sc on a dolly. We just unbolted the rear drive shaft from the rear and strapped it up out of the way. It was probably close to 700 miles with no problems. You will be fine as long as you unbolt the rear drive shaft.
Years back I used my 2000 Lightning to tow a friends ty from nj to sc on a dolly. We just unbolted the rear drive shaft from the rear and strapped it up out of the way. It was probably close to 700 miles with no problems. You will be fine as long as you unbolt the rear drive shaft.
