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Date:         Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:33:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
In-Reply-To:  <928954.37886.qm@web52110.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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The "Magic" numbers for towing an automatic with the rear wheels down
and axles connected are, maximum distance of 30 miles AND at a maximum
speed of 30 mph.


I've towed automatics before, with the wheels down, and disconnecting
the axles isn't all that hard.  Especially if you have Craftsman impact
grade "Bolt Outs" (or equivalent) available for any difficult or
stripped out Allens.  The impact grade Bolt Outs can be driven with a
ratchet or breaker bar on an extension and will reach into that "Cave"
nicely.


Mike
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