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.

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)

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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.

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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.