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| TonyAKAVW |
 Jan 6 2004, 05:47 PM
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I'm planning on towing a roller home tonight on a dolly that has no tranny or engine. Because of this, the axles will flop around and cause problems. My plan is to tow it backwards on the dolly. I'm not sure if the steering wheel lock works, but if it does not, does anyone have any suggestions on how to achieve a steering wheel lock? I was thinking of fixing the steering wheel itself by means of a lever, but I'm wondering if there's an easier way that I could do at the rack, etc. Or would it be easier to remove the axles and tow it
forwards? I've never done it so I don't know whats involved with that. Thanks Tony |
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| Rgreen914 |
Jan 6 2004, 06:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 20-October 03 From: West Covina, Ca. Member No.: 1,266 |
This may sound stupid, but why not use a trailer? Most of those dollies are so overbuilt, that they weigh almost as much as a trailer and aren't nearly as safe. To me, flat-towing or using a dolly would be the last resort. Pushing a complete 914 onto a trailer by hand is a breeze so a stripped one should be no problem.
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TonyAKAVW Towing backwards... any hints? Jan 6 2004, 05:47 PM
Mueller You could tie up the steering wheel with the seat ... Jan 6 2004, 05:58 PM TonyAKAVW Thats a good idea.
Regarding the hoods.. This... Jan 6 2004, 06:21 PM boxstr Most 914s if the steering lock ignition is still i... Jan 6 2004, 06:42 PM Aaron Cox tony, is this cory'bs car from pelican (escond... Jan 6 2004, 08:23 PM GWN7 The roller I bought in Nevada was towed home backw... Jan 6 2004, 08:54 PM swood Hey Tony, glad to hear you picked one up. Post so... Jan 6 2004, 10:09 PM TonyAKAVW Well, last night was one of those nights where I q... Jan 7 2004, 01:38 PM boxstr LMFAO :lol: That is one for the "Tales of the Tee... Jan 7 2004, 01:48 PM TonyAKAVW Anyone know if AAA will tow a roller? I have AAAp... Jan 7 2004, 02:07 PM boxstr Call AAA and ask them.
CLINTOWSVILLE Jan 7 2004, 02:17 PM jkeyzer Then do the opposite of what they tell you. :huh... Jan 7 2004, 02:33 PM Aaron Cox good find tony! i was interested in picking it... Jan 7 2004, 05:16 PM jkeyzer I hear the hell hole is rusted through on that rol... Jan 7 2004, 06:24 PM Mueller I've had AAA tow one car with no motor or tran... Jan 7 2004, 06:32 PM Gint All of the AAA driver's I've ever had haul... Jan 7 2004, 06:49 PM TonyAKAVW Good to hear. I think I'll give AAA a try the... Jan 7 2004, 07:23 PM zehrschnell914 When you tow a car with the front wheels on the gr... Jan 8 2004, 01:54 AM Kevin@ojai.net Last I checked AAA won’t tow rollers for you. Y... Jan 8 2004, 02:41 AM cha914 I guess I am spoiled here in texas, everyone I kno... Jan 8 2004, 11:12 AM
TonyAKAVW :angry: SUCCESS!
Well, mostly success. I m... Jan 12 2004, 02:26 AM |
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