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#39377 06/02/2003 1:30 PM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 | hit the wrong button.....just bought a 59 F/S, 235/factory 4 speed tranny....Can I tow it 1000 miles on a tow dolly with the rear on the ground......Thanks Again
"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of
us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time"
Lt Gen. Lewis B."Chesty" Puller, USMC
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#39378 06/02/2003 2:28 PM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | depends - most here wouldn't do it - not usually recommended for long distance, and state regs may be against, depending on towing vehicle - if ya do [on secondary roads], take rear brake shoes out and driveshaft off - if it's sat a real long time, rear bearings may be no good, so be ready for them to sieze up - discouraged yet?  rent a U-Haul trailer!! Bill | | |
#39379 06/02/2003 3:10 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9 | If it's in decent shape, I'd disconnect the drive shaft, and make double sure the rear end is full of oil, and that the rear tires are in exellent condition. A blowout on a dolly towed rig is no fun for anyone, least of all for others who may share the road.
In short, a trailer is almost always better, but if you do dolly, take care.
JKU72
56 3100
68 Suburban
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#39380 06/02/2003 7:06 PM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 | Thanks alot Bill & jku72......just trying to save a few bucks...money for the truck instead of transportation cost....Knew it needed to be trailered...just didnt want to ...Thanks again, Alan
"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of
us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time"
Lt Gen. Lewis B."Chesty" Puller, USMC
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