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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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| zehrschnell914 |
Jan 8 2004, 01:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 1,467 |
When you tow a car with the front wheels on the ground, you need to use a rope and tie off the steering wheel. You do this by running the rope around the wheel and one of the spokes and then hold it by the ends from outside the car and close the door so that the rope is tight inside and holds the wheel in the position you want it. Then tie a square knot tight up against the window so that it won't loosen up. Don't worry, it won't hurt the car. I've used this setup hundreds of times back when I drove a tow truck. There will be a little play, but it should trail fine. Even if the steering lock is working I would still use the rope. Good luck.
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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 Rgreen914 This may sound stupid, but why not use a trailer? ... Jan 6 2004, 06:50 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 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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