Towing an MKIII

scaggsj · 12-15-2009, 04:10 PM

Anyone know the best way to tow a 87 Supra on a tow dolly? I would rather not take the driveshaft out, i think itd be all right to just put it in neutral and pull it like a regular vehicle.

Any comments, suggestions, or past experiances would be helpful, ill be moving this friday so if you read this after 12/18/09. I ve already left but feel free to still post as it might help someone else tow.

Thanks
scaggsj

Bill UK · 12-15-2009, 05:05 PM

Auto or manual box ?

cre · 12-15-2009, 07:16 PM

Auto.

I wouldn't even try it. Pull the DS.

mirage83 · 12-16-2009, 12:24 AM

You have two real choices if it's an auto... either drop the driveshaft, or load it on the dolly by the rear wheels.

If you load it normally (front tires on the dolly) just putting it in neutral won't cut it as your transmission internals will still be turning because of the back tires, but the transmission fluid they need won't be pumped through the system. This will not do your tranny any good at all.

Now, if you load the back-end on the dolly, you can tow it but you'll have to be careful about towing it too fast as the front-end will want to shimmy. It's not fun. I've towed mine this way, but it's not something I would want to repeat unless I had no other alternative.

Krem · 12-16-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirage83

Now, if you load the back-end on the dolly, you can tow it but you'll have to be careful about towing it too fast as the front-end will want to shimmy. It's not fun. I've towed mine this way, but it's not something I would want to repeat unless I had no other alternative.

Mmmmm, rear wheel steering? Anyone? Beuller?

mirage83 · 12-16-2009, 12:40 AM

Like I said, it wasn't fun (285 around Atlanta is never really pleasant, less so when they've got concrete barriers right up against the edge of your lane) but it did work. Making sure your tires are inflated properly will help some.

scaggsj · 12-16-2009, 06:07 PM

Thanks for all your input. Ill pull the Drive shaft. I just wasnt sure yes its an auto too, but im working on that.lol. Well I guess Im heading to Jacksonville Friday my 87 really has not been liking the cold weather here in missouri so we are looking forward to that Florida weather. Thanks again, and if any one has anything else to share feel free.

scaggsj · 12-25-2009, 02:13 AM

Thanks Made it to Florida, the Supra is likeing Florida alot better. Deffinitly the way to tow it is without the driveshaft although doing it I found I need a new center support bearing bad. I also have some vibration now that gets worse as I go faster probley the bearing.

suicidal · 12-27-2009, 12:34 AM

check and see if you put it in the same way it was before. even if you move it one slot over will throw off the balance. i found this out on my s10 when i did u-joints.

TurboSupera · 12-30-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by suicidal

check and see if you put it in the same way it was before. even if you move it one slot over will throw off the balance. i found this out on my s10 when i did u-joints.

Ditto. If your off just be one, you feel the vibration. That's why it's usually good to mark it with liquid paper or something like that so it goes in the same way, on the same mark.

12-15-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
scaggsj 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 87	Towing an MKIII Anyone know the best way to tow a 87 Supra on a tow dolly? I would rather not take the driveshaft out, i think itd be all right to just put it in neutral and pull it like a regular vehicle. Any comments, suggestions, or past experiances would be helpful, ill be moving this friday so if you read this after 12/18/09. I ve already left but feel free to still post as it might help someone else tow. Thanks scaggsj __________________ 1987 Supra 7MGE - Auto - Stock - White Previoius Toyotas; 1992 Toyota Celica Gt, (Sold) 1988 Toyota Celica Alltrac Turbo (Died)

12-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
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12-16-2009, 06:07 PM	#7
scaggsj 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 87	Thanks for all your input. Ill pull the Drive shaft. I just wasnt sure yes its an auto too, but im working on that.lol. Well I guess Im heading to Jacksonville Friday my 87 really has not been liking the cold weather here in missouri so we are looking forward to that Florida weather. Thanks again, and if any one has anything else to share feel free. __________________ 1987 Supra 7MGE - Auto - Stock - White Previoius Toyotas; 1992 Toyota Celica Gt, (Sold) 1988 Toyota Celica Alltrac Turbo (Died)

12-25-2009, 02:13 AM	#8
scaggsj 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 87	Thanks Made it to Florida, the Supra is likeing Florida alot better. Deffinitly the way to tow it is without the driveshaft although doing it I found I need a new center support bearing bad. I also have some vibration now that gets worse as I go faster probley the bearing. __________________ 1987 Supra 7MGE - Auto - Stock - White Previoius Toyotas; 1992 Toyota Celica Gt, (Sold) 1988 Toyota Celica Alltrac Turbo (Died)

12-27-2009, 12:34 AM	#9
suicidal Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: goldsboro nc Posts: 20	check and see if you put it in the same way it was before. even if you move it one slot over will throw off the balance. i found this out on my s10 when i did u-joints. __________________ tokico shocks, drilled rotors, race pads, stage 2 clutch, full exhaust, custom intake (filter and pipe)

12-15-2009, 05:05 PM	#2
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	Auto or manual box ?

12-16-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	You have two real choices if it's an auto... either drop the driveshaft, or load it on the dolly by the rear wheels. If you load it normally (front tires on the dolly) just putting it in neutral won't cut it as your transmission internals will still be turning because of the back tires, but the transmission fluid they need won't be pumped through the system. This will not do your tranny any good at all. Now, if you load the back-end on the dolly, you can tow it but you'll have to be careful about towing it too fast as the front-end will want to shimmy. It's not fun. I've towed mine this way, but it's not something I would want to repeat unless I had no other alternative.

12-16-2009, 12:40 AM	#6
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Like I said, it wasn't fun (285 around Atlanta is never really pleasant, less so when they've got concrete barriers right up against the edge of your lane) but it did work. Making sure your tires are inflated properly will help some.

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