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PSI240SX · 09-11-2004, 03:53 PM

I have a track event coming up next weekend and its about a 4 hour drive. I really don't want to drive the car up there and then have something break and be stranded 275 miles away from home. I have a full size chevy truck with a V6 and I have access to a free tow dolly. I have pulled with it plenty of times before but never a long distance. Now I have heard that in some cars, it can be harmfull to the tranny to tow them like this. I am just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this. Has anyone out there done this long distance? WHat would cause damage? I mean, if you are driving, all of the parts inside your tranny are moving around, and if your towing, only the output shaft would be spinning correct? And that should be less heat/friction right? TIA.

PSI240SX · 09-11-2004, 04:29 PM

http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyna...2Fvehicle.html

Found the answer. Looks like it's safe to tow as long as it's a manual transmission which of course it is.

doainwpg · 09-12-2004, 06:54 PM

i think the general rule is that you should disconnect the driveshaft from the differential. when towing & you should be good

Ritz S14 · 09-12-2004, 07:49 PM

I thought when you towed a car you would have the drive wheels raised, while the non drive wheels trail.

09-11-2004, 03:53 PM	#1
PSI240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Gunshine State Age: 50 Posts: 843 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Towing a 240sx with a tow dolly??? I have a track event coming up next weekend and its about a 4 hour drive. I really don't want to drive the car up there and then have something break and be stranded 275 miles away from home. I have a full size chevy truck with a V6 and I have access to a free tow dolly. I have pulled with it plenty of times before but never a long distance. Now I have heard that in some cars, it can be harmfull to the tranny to tow them like this. I am just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this. Has anyone out there done this long distance? WHat would cause damage? I mean, if you are driving, all of the parts inside your tranny are moving around, and if your towing, only the output shaft would be spinning correct? And that should be less heat/friction right? TIA. __________________ www.enjukuracing.com

09-11-2004, 04:29 PM	#2
PSI240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Gunshine State Age: 50 Posts: 843 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyna...2Fvehicle.html Found the answer. Looks like it's safe to tow as long as it's a manual transmission which of course it is. __________________ www.enjukuracing.com

09-12-2004, 06:54 PM	#3
doainwpg Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: canada Age: 40 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think the general rule is that you should disconnect the driveshaft from the differential. when towing & you should be good __________________ Life's the race everyone's dying to win Free Ipods Here

09-12-2004, 07:49 PM	#4
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought when you towed a car you would have the drive wheels raised, while the non drive wheels trail.