Smallest tow rig?
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cloneman315
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Re: Smallest tow rig?
i tried it one time on my s10 i had a while back and it was hairy,you just have to make sure it dosent sway.
i tried it one time on my s10 i had a while back and it was hairy,you just have to make sure it dosent sway.
redneckwonder
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dont be a pussy
ok just kidding. that was about 3.5 tons all said and done. I took it down the interstate for about 5 miles to the next exit to get a tire fixed on the bobcat. Gets up to speed, but with 4 wheel disc, it still took time to slow on down. Scary shit!
dont be a pussy
ok just kidding. that was about 3.5 tons all said and done. I took it down the interstate for about 5 miles to the next exit to get a tire fixed on the bobcat. Gets up to speed, but with 4 wheel disc, it still took time to slow on down. Scary shit!
Sy-1177
Turbo Inside
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I towed Ty 0740 using a Uhaul Tow dolly and my 2wd lowered S-10 with a 4.3! The hitch for the tow dolly was literally 8" off the ground! The truck was just a shell but I will say that was one scarry ride home!! Didn't help that we hit a blizzard along the way either! I almost had that thing in the wall 2 different times while on the way home.
I towed Ty 0740 using a Uhaul Tow dolly and my 2wd lowered S-10 with a 4.3! The hitch for the tow dolly was literally 8" off the ground! The truck was just a shell but I will say that was one scarry ride home!!
Didn't help that we hit a blizzard along the way either! I almost had that thing in the wall 2 different times while on the way home.
supersports10
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i used my 92 jimmy to tow the 3500 lb sy, plus 1500 lb trailer plus 1000 lb of my shit, and had no problems.
i used a u-haul trailer with surge brakes. my jimmy had 98+ front and rear discs. had plenty of brakes, even under panic stop's
the key to using a smaller tow vehiecle is proper placement on the trailer.
if i put the sy all the way forward like u-haul want's, it looked like the jimmy was doing a boost-launch!! :rotf:
i used my 92 jimmy to tow the 3500 lb sy, plus 1500 lb trailer plus 1000 lb of my shit, and had no problems.
i used a u-haul trailer with surge brakes. my jimmy had 98+ front and rear discs. had plenty of brakes, even under panic stop's
the key to using a smaller tow vehiecle is proper placement on the trailer.
if i put the sy all the way forward like u-haul want's, it looked like the jimmy was doing a boost-launch!! :rotf:
Re: Smallest tow rig?
I really liked my crew. Kinda wish I would've held onto it and modified it to make it do what I want instead of spending the cash to upgrade to the Yukon. Anyway, I'll post a picture of it hauling around my Xtreme when I get home. If I hadn't listened to Jeff, and moved the truck back on the trailer a little it would've not looked so damn goofy. I was a newbie to towing at the time and didn't know any better!
I personally think for the weight of a Ty on an open trailer, I'd be happiest in a 1/2 ton pickup or SUV, or something larger. Anything less will become some serious white knuckle affairs if the conditions are anything but ideal.
redneckwonder said:dont be a pussy
ok just kidding. that was about 3.5 tons all said and done. I took it down the interstate for about 5 miles to the next exit to get a tire fixed on the bobcat. Gets up to speed, but with 4 wheel disc, it still took time to slow on down. Scary shit!
I really liked my crew. Kinda wish I would've held onto it and modified it to make it do what I want instead of spending the cash to upgrade to the Yukon. Anyway, I'll post a picture of it hauling around my Xtreme when I get home. If I hadn't listened to Jeff, and moved the truck back on the trailer a little it would've not looked so damn goofy. I was a newbie to towing at the time and didn't know any better!
I personally think for the weight of a Ty on an open trailer, I'd be happiest in a 1/2 ton pickup or SUV, or something larger. Anything less will become some serious white knuckle affairs if the conditions are anything but ideal.
12secondSY
Syty Killer :(
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My 87 s-blazer will be used to tow my other 87 s-blazer when needed. Thats only a couple times a year though. More that that probably wouldnt be good.
A friend of mine towed his 69 camaro drag car everywhere with his 4 door 98 s10 blazer. He said he never had a problem. Said it had plenty of power to cruise down the interstate with. Stopping might have been another story though, I never asked.
My 87 s-blazer will be used to tow my other 87 s-blazer when needed. Thats only a couple times a year though. More that that probably wouldnt be good.
A friend of mine towed his 69 camaro drag car everywhere with his 4 door 98 s10 blazer. He said he never had a problem. Said it had plenty of power to cruise down the interstate with. Stopping might have been another story though, I never asked.
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Put many miles on the trailer with SY on top with my GMC Canyon but I have the off road package that adds to towing capabilities.
I also towed the SoGT with an S-Jimmy... just have to use some common sense and prepare for stops.
Put many miles on the trailer with SY on top with my GMC Canyon but I have the off road package that adds to towing capabilities.
I also towed the SoGT with an S-Jimmy... just have to use some common sense and prepare for stops.
V8 Sonoma GT
Mile High SyTy
Re: Smallest tow rig?
my dad towed his 19.5 ft fiberglass boat with a 350 in it, with my Noma GT (in4.3 fashion) all the way to Peublo (aprox 60 miles). It was a scary ass ride. Damn boat was way bigger than the truck, but we made it there and back
my dad towed his 19.5 ft fiberglass boat with a 350 in it, with my Noma GT (in4.3 fashion) all the way to Peublo (aprox 60 miles). It was a scary ass ride. Damn boat was way bigger than the truck, but we made it there and back
