Date:         Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:09:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: 88 WBX Towing Questions
Comments: To: "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU>
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I would go for a tow dolly with surge breaks, especially pulling it with
a small truck. Most states now require towed loads to be braked. Since
the dolly will raise the front end considerably, I would disconnect the
drive shafts at the axle end so the bearings in front of the
transmission do not get damaged from all the oil being in the back.

BTW, what happened that it can't be fixed where it is? Enquiring minds
want to know.

Dennis


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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 9:19 AM
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Subject: 88 WBX Towing Questions

I have an 88 Westy broken down near Nashville, Tennessee, and I live in
Norman, Oklahoma (just south of Oklahoma City).  I need to tow it to
Oklahoma, but the only tow vehicle I have access to is a 98 Toyota
4-Runner with a 5,000lb hitch.  Will a tow-dolly work, or will I need a
trailer, and will that even work?  I need to get my Westy home.

If I put it on a tow-dolly, do I need to pull it forward or backward,
and if forward, do I need to disconnect the axles?

Thanks.

Warren
88 Westy