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| Re: [GMCnet] towing [message #27932 is a reply to message #27915] |
Sun, 16 November 2008 19:29   |
jimk
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You cannot run the front wheels with the shaft out. When we moved 2-3 miles,
I felt that my coach will not be effected by doing . Wrong. I ended up
redoing the bearing and knuckle.
If you use a trans fluid pump you can tow it all 6 on the ground. The tow
unit better be heavy.
On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
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> On Nov 16, 2008, at 4:21 PM, Mr RONALD MCBEE wrote:
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> > Need info. on towing a gmc 1975 on the road, not on trailer. What
> > needs to be done to gmc drive train if anything.I need to bring it
> > about 600 miles. Anyone know how easy they are to tow.Any info would
> > be of great help. Thanks
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> Are you towing this with all six wheels on the ground?
> If so you have to remove the axles and put in some axle stubs to hold
> the bearings and the wheels on.
> That would be the same as taking apart your axles at the CV joint and
> leaving the outer part in the front wheel bearings.
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> You might want to check with Bob Drewes as to his experiences doing
> this with a GMC for a long distance.
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> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] towing [message #96006 is a reply to message #27909] |
Mon, 16 August 2010 07:16 |
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If I were to do this I'd hire a wrecker that is capable of lifting the front wheels off the ground, raise the airbags to their max, and close the valves at the airbags to minimize the opportunity for leaks. Of course, as mentioned, you want good tires on the ground. Check the manufacture date code, don't just look at the tread. Tires older than 8 years should not be trusted.
Last time I had my GMC towed this way the cost was $5.00 per loaded mile.
Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing [message #195937 is a reply to message #27909] |
Sat, 19 January 2013 11:54 |
rallymaster
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probably All Wheel drive, rather than just 4wd.
On Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:40:25 -0700 Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com>
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> If this is a rear wheel drive why can't you just back it onto a
> dolly?
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> Emery Stora
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> On Jan 18, 2013, at 7:00 AM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
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> > Subaru automatics must be towed on a trailer. No dolly lifting
> just the front two wheels. Removing or disconnecting the driveshaft
> to the rear wheels will not allow a dolly to be used. Per
> conversation with Subaru America engineer.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] towing [message #195939 is a reply to message #27909] |
Sat, 19 January 2013 13:30 |
George Beckman
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| Mr RONALD MCBEE wrote on Sun, 16 November 2008 15:21 |
Need info. on towing a gmc 1975 on the road, not on trailer. What needs to be done to gmc drive train if anything.I need to bring it about 600 miles. Anyone know how easy they are to tow.Any info would be of great help. Thanks
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Perhaps Randy Van Winkle can chime in. I remember he and his brother towed a 23' a few miles and it didn't want to follow worth beans. They had a tow bar connected (bumper off) and the tail wag of the tow vehicle made the coach start right on a left turn and it didn't want to correct. (same with the right turn) Randy's brother ended up having to man-handle the steering wheel to get it to follow.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing [message #195958 is a reply to message #27909] |
Sat, 19 January 2013 19:35 |
rallymaster
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With the rear wheels on a dolly, you'd still have the front wheels
turning the transmission, wouldn't you?
ronC
On Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:55:26 -0600 Matt Colie <matt7323tze@gmail.com>
writes:
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>
> emerystora wrote on Sat, 19 January 2013 11:40
> > If this is a rear wheel drive why can't you just back it onto a
> dolly?
> >
> > Emery Stora
> >
> > On Jan 18, 2013, at 7:00 AM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
> > > Subaru automatics must be towed on a trailer. No dolly lifting
> just the front two wheels. Removing or disconnecting the driveshaft
> to the rear wheels will not allow a dolly to be used. Per
> conversation with Subaru America engineer.
> > > Tom, MS II
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> Emery,
>
> Many Subarus are four wheel drive. Those that aren't are front
> wheel drive. Those could be pulled on a dolly.
> The four wheel drive Subarus don't have a real transfer case. Just
> a dog clutch to the rear drive. That bearing doesn't get any lube
> if the transmission isn't turning.
>
> What I can't figure out is why pulling the rear drive shaft wouldn't
> get by this.
>
> Matt
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> you will find
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing [message #195960 is a reply to message #27909] |
Sat, 19 January 2013 19:58 |
glwgmc
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While full timing a decade or so ago we towed a 1999 Subaru Outback std shift behind our large diesel pusher for close to 80,000 miles. Only thing you needed to do was put it in neutral and unlock the steering wheel. Towed like a dream. Around 3600 pounds so a bit heavy for a GMC to tow. We gave it to our granddaughter and it is still going strong at nearly 200,000 miles. Never saw the inside of a shop that I know of but I think I recall my son saying he had to change the clutch after she learned to drive without leaving one foot on it......
As indicated in the post, the auto trans units cannot be towed four wheels down.
Jerry
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Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:55:26 -0600
From: Matt Colie <matt7323tze@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Towing
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emerystora wrote on Sat, 19 January 2013 11:40
> If this is a rear wheel drive why can't you just back it onto a dolly?
>
> Emery Stora
>
> On Jan 18, 2013, at 7:00 AM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
>> Subaru automatics must be towed on a trailer. No dolly lifting just the front two wheels. Removing or disconnecting the driveshaft to the rear wheels will not allow a dolly to be used. Per conversation with Subaru America engineer.
>> Tom, MS II
Emery,
Many Subarus are four wheel drive. Those that aren't are front wheel drive. Those could be pulled on a dolly.
The four wheel drive Subarus don't have a real transfer case. Just a dog clutch to the rear drive. That bearing doesn't get any lube if the transmission isn't turning.
What I can't figure out is why pulling the rear drive shaft wouldn't get by this.
Matt
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SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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