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Axle question regarding towing |
pneuhyde |
Feb 25 2019, 06:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 102 Joined: 24-February 05 From: San Leandro, Ca. Member No.: 3,654 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have a 72 with 911 5 lug conversion. I had the engine out and wanted to repack the CV joints so I pulled the axles with the splined stubs out of the wheel housing, thinking it would be best to keep them all together and make it easier to re-install.
Now I need to tow my car to a new work space and found the wheels wobble around without the splined stubs in place. If I install them then they will flop around while being towed. I was going to use a u-haul two wheel tow dolly. Can I mount it with the rear wheels on the dolly and and lock the steering wheel in place to tow straight and will the rear wheels be ok to roll on and off the dolly? Thanks, Steve |
andys |
Feb 26 2019, 09:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
To move my car around during the time when I was doing my V8 conversion (5 lug, etc.), I would simply use a fairly large bolt and washers to preload the bearings and retain the hub. The inside washer diameter was the size of the inner bearing race, that I do remember, but don't remember the bolt size....I'm guessing 3/4"?. I did use a nylon lock nut. I flat towed the car 10 miles once on city streets. For a long haul, the trailer is of course the way to go.
Andys |
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