Towing 55 w/ tow dolly? (1 Viewer)

[kblomquist]

I searched but didn't find specific info.

I need to tow my 55 (100% stock) 650 miles. My only option is a tow dolly from Uhaul. Curb weight fits the parameters listed by Uhaul. I will be using a 3/4 ton pickup.

Your thoughts?

Any opinions, reccomendations, responses welcome.

Thanks,

KB

 

[cruiser_guy]

No problem! I'd consider pulling the driveshaft from the axle that will remain on the road.

Make sure the dolly is in good shape. Others have had bad luck with rented dollies and trailers in the past.

 

[Degnol]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=156388


Scroll down to post #33...........................looks like you'll have no problems


Ed

 

[kblomquist]

Ed,

Thanks for the info. Did you disconnect the driveline? I have read other posts and I guess it is better to be safe than sorry and pull the driveline.

 

[Degnol]

I'm going to tow dolly my '40 to the BHCC with the FJC and mos' def will pull the rear driveshaft.

Ed

 

[peesalot]

Warning: After reading multiple posts over the last 4 years on flat towing disasters I highly and strongly and hugely suggest pulling both drive lines.
Case in point most recent is Ross Woody on route to Pismo for SNT.
Nolen's first test run of the Auto.
David somebody on route to Rubithon 2001 just outa Redding ( BAM) goodnight.

For the effort it is cheap insurance.

I know, the hubs, the hubs are not locked.....

Trust me, just pull both d-lines.

 

[Degnol]

Peesalot.......if the front wheels are turning while on a tow dolly....you've got bigger problems


ed

 

[crushr]

Towed my 40 from Tucson to San Francisco on a U-haul tow dolly behind a uhaul truck - was amazed at how well it towed - almost like it wasn't there. Remove your rear driveshaft.

The dolly's tire nets weren't long enough to go over my 32" tires, so I unthreaded them from the tensioner and ran them over the axle behind the wheel instead. worked fine.

 

[scouthead]

If this really is your only option, then you don't have a choice? I have used a tow dolly once, and will never again. Is this your FJ55? Or are you buying one and trailering it? If it is yours, and you know the thing pretty well, then It is less of a risk. If It is new to you, you are setting yourself up for possible tire, bearing, and who knows what other problems (AND BACKING UP IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE). I would suggest just forking out the extra 10-15 bucks for a real trailer/ car transport.

 

[Degnol]

The main reason I want to use a dolly is to stay under the max towing weight of the FJC. I think if you drive cautiously, plan ahead when pulling in somewhere to avoid backing up all together, maybe not try and drive 75mph, you should do fine. Its all about safety margins.
I figure driving to the Black Hills (about 700+ miles) in the FJC with the '40 in tow, getting 12-14 mpg beats the hell out of driving the '40....getting 12-14mpg and sweating my ass off and arriving deaf with early onset Parkinson's Disease
Ed

 

[scottryana]

No problem what so ever. I have towed my 55 sprung over on 37" behind my Toyota Tundra and had no issues. I also have some photos of Jon Jurlando towing my 55 behind his Saturn SUV in my signature.

Ryan.

 

[bmac32]

Just towed my 40 last week on a U-haul flat bed and it was real pleasant. Big solid dual axle trailer, surge brakes, a pleasure to tow.

I went 55 and my Durango was pulling 2500 rpm with overdrive off, would do it again no problem.

Dolly made me nervous not worth the risk for me

 

[handcannon]

X2 on what Degnol said. Look, think and plan ahead. No problems. I have a '97' Astro w/4.3 V6, and almost 200k miles on it. It has a 5500lb max tow limit so a trailer was out of the question. I towed w/a dolly about 200 miles down I-5 at 60 MPH. Take care of the vehicle and it will take care of you.