Tow Dolly Question
I have a question for those who use a tow dolly. Do you unhook your tow dolly lights and just use lights on the back of your toad when you tow? I have been thinking about making a four flat splitter w...
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ferndaleflyer wrote:
First the dolly has served me for years under different cars. I have 4 now . My dolly cost $700 when new far less than installing flat towing apparatus on all of the various vehicles I have owned. I have owned Smarts since 2008 and I am curious as to what is wrong with towing my Smart while it is out is gear on my dolly. Saves my front tires and gas. LOL!
The big question is, how is your transmission lubricated? If it is splash lubed, as many two wheel drive vehicles are, it may not be getting adequate lube while being towed on a dolly or four down. It is misinformation to say that all manual transmissions can be towed without damage. It simply isn't true! Some can, some can't. It behooves you to know which yours is!
