Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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My wife and I will be moving from Oklahoma back to Wyoming soon. I have a couple of different options for getting the Sy back there - one is OK, one I'm unsure about.

Option #1 - unsure
We have an '02 Olds Bravada with the 4.2l in line 6 - has a 5300lb tow rating. I could rent a car trailer from Uhaul and try to haul the Sy back with the Olds.... I'm not sure if the wimpy Olds is up to that. It's a pretty steady grade from 800ft elevation here, to about 5200 ft at Denver, then back down about a 1000 ft... but with some good grades in between. Of course this is the hottest time of the year. Olds has 80k on it, good tires, etc.

Option #2 - probably OK
Or, I could rent a UHaul truck and use it to pull the trailer with the Sy on it. Load my tools,etc. in the Uhaul.

I plan on getting a car cover for the Sy, putting it on, then wrapping the entire truck tightly with pallet wrap (visquene) - should keep the stone chips off of it, plus keep the car cover from flapping.....

Any other suggestions other than hiring someone with an enclosed trailer??
 
Norm

Norm

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

I'd go with option #2. If you have a bunch of stuff to haul back home, use the u-haul method, that way you know where your stuff is all the time. With a hauling outfit it will probably run you a $1000.00 or so, with u-haul it should be less than that, and then there's also no wear/tear on your own vehicles.
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Thanks for the input guys.... the uhaul/trailer will run right at $1k, plus I can haul all my tools, patio set, grille, etc. ....Will leave all of our furniture and household goods to United or Atlas, etc. I don't trust the Sy to the movers - has to stay within my sight the whole time!!

I'm leaning heavily towards option #2.... :D people will really wonder what's wrapped up in visquene!
 
sy2206

sy2206

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Rent a U-haul car dolly, drive the Sy up on the dolly, pull the rear drive shaft, and dolly it back. A dolly is WAY lighter then a full trailer, so it would be easier on your tow vehicle, and use less fuel.

You could go to your local tranny shop, they have special plugs for the tail shaft of the T-case. Or you could even leave the driveshaft in there, just onbolt it at the u-joint and secure it up somehow.
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Something I hadn't thought of Mark... I guess I could still wrap the Sy in visquene - I was looking at making sure the cladding was covered all the way around too - with the factory wheels there should be room between the plastic wrap and the tires....

....anyone else have thoughts on this method? 1200 miles wear on rears versus fronts shouldn't make a big difference..... I sure like the thought of the whole thing being on a trailer though!


sy2206 said:
Rent a U-haul car dolly, drive the Sy up on the dolly, pull the rear drive shaft, and dolly it back. A dolly is WAY lighter then a full trailer, so it would be easier on your tow vehicle, and use less fuel.

You could go to your local tranny shop, they have special plugs for the tail shaft of the T-case. Or you could even leave the driveshaft in there, just onbolt it at the u-joint and secure it up somehow.
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Jimmy

Jimmy

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Rent a uhaul box truck,pay a local rollback to put it in the truck,then when you get where you are going have another rollback unload it.Just don't tell uhaul.
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Jimmy said:
Rent a uhaul box truck,pay a local rollback to put it in the truck,then when you get where you are going have another rollback unload it.Just don't tell uhaul.
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very devious :D :squint:
How about tying it down in there... do they have floor anchors?
 
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MikeK

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Yes! Most have floor anchors. I think that would be the way to go. Did you look into just having it delivered up there by a trucking company? I seen some guy advertising on craigs list yesterday for 85 cents a mile. They also carry big insurance so if there is a problem they would have the most insurance to recover your investments. Good luck!


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Loeryder

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

option 1 wont be an option if you show up in a S-Series.
You can only rent a UHaul car trailer if you pick it up with a full size truck.

Daron towed his Sy to nats on a 2 wheel dolly behind his motorhouse.
He disconnected the rear u joint and strapped the shaft up under there.
You are just dragging the rear tires so there is virtually no wear issue.

I would pay the moving company to take all the crap and drive the Sy! ;)
 
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turboj91

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Contact TyGuyJeff. He is a mover and can transport your Sy in the trailer along with your belongings then you can drive the Olds. I don't know his territory but he is def. worth contacting.
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Loeryder said:
option 1 wont be an option if you show up in a S-Series.
You can only rent a UHaul car trailer if you pick it up with a full size truck.

Daron towed his Sy to nats on a 2 wheel dolly behind his motorhouse.
He disconnected the rear u joint and strapped the shaft up under there.
You are just dragging the rear tires so there is virtually no wear issue.

I would pay the moving company to take all the crap and drive the Sy! ;)
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Thanks Jason, our Bravada is the new body style (envoy, trailblazer).. but I understand what you're saying about the smaller chassis. Glad I didn't decide to go that route and go to hook up at the last minute and they say..... "No".....
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Wow, that's a great tip! I'll shoot him a PM and see what he says... that would make it soooo much easier.. :tup:



turboj91 said:
Contact TyGuyJeff. He is a mover and can transport your Sy in the trailer along with your belongings then you can drive the Olds. I don't know his territory but he is def. worth contacting.
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phoonTy

phoonTy

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

It's a complete and total dream, but you could convince Jeremy to buy my Typhoon for $10k, which will include delivery to OK. My dad and I would trailer it out to him, pick up your Sy on the way back, drop it off in Sheridan, then drive home. :tup: :lol:

(The trouble with this plan is... my dad would have to drive 6 hours, just to pick up my truck... the drive forever to Eufala, forever to Sheridan... and then forever home. I don't think the surcharge on my truck would cover his diesel cost. :lol: )

I hate moving, so I say to you, "good luck with the move!"
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Yup I know what you mean with the "good luck" wish ....
but, my saying has always been....

"You can get things done in one of two ways.... Preparation, or, Preparation H" :D
I hope I can pull off this move with a little of the former ;)


phoonTy said:
I hate moving, so I say to you, "good luck with the move!"
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WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Well, I just had lunch with the guys who transport all of the Kicker show cars... The method they use is to wrap the grille/front bumper area horizontally with pallet wrap, then they wrap the nose as tight as they can get it with the pallet wrap.... they say they've never had a paint job damaged (and we have had a few Posie (sp?) built cars over the years). I am going to put on a very heavy coat of paste wax before we wrap it.... they're going to come over and do it for me when I'm ready.
Thanks for all the help and input guys.... I'll post a pic the day I'm ready to take off with it.
 
alwayscode390

alwayscode390

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Re: Transporting the Sy - Suggestions??

Best of luck, I drove my Sy from VA to STL after I bought it ... but that was mainly so I could get a good feel for the truck :) ---
 
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