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03-27-2007, 03:06 PM
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picking up the TD with bad SLS, dolly or trailer?
the motor has been disassembled, so the sls is open, and the rear is VERY LOW. I think a dolly would drag the bumper/etc. I better go with a trailer.
agreed? that way I have lights in the rear, and brakes on the trailer... yeah. trailer. anybody ever towed on a dolly a TD with bad SLS? John
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03-27-2007, 03:31 PM
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You would be better off trailering.
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03-27-2007, 03:36 PM
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you have more cars than a used car lot what no trailer???????? trailers are always more stable then a dolly
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03-27-2007, 03:42 PM
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Oh, I have a trailer, but a trip to FL towing that sucker, then parking it for a week before the trip home to pick up the car sounds a bit unrealistic. picking up one while down there makes more sense.
John
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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03-27-2007, 05:52 PM
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I rented one from Penske for a trip from New Orleans to PA, along with a 26' truck. I don't think it added more than $100 to the total. But it had brakes and was easy peasy.
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03-27-2007, 09:35 PM
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That and the transmission would melt down if you towed it rear wheels on the ground. 
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03-27-2007, 10:20 PM
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Idiot, I am not... of course, I would pull the driveshaft if I used a dolly!
John
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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03-28-2007, 12:41 AM
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That is good. Some people don't know about the damage that can cause.
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03-28-2007, 09:08 AM
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it does have the tail pump, but it will still fry the tranny if the motor is not turning. back half of tranny spins, pump builds pressure, but TC stays solid, burns out bearings etc.
John
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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03-28-2007, 10:15 AM
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03-28-2007, 11:08 AM
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it's over 200.00 to rent a trailer, so, I am spending 160 on my trailer to upgrade the brakes, and taking it down.
I will park it at my aunt's house until I am ready to pick up the car. thanks for all the suggestions! John
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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03-28-2007, 11:09 AM
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Yea, that sounds good. Place ALL your confidence on that little pencil diameter pin that keeps the steering wheel locked!! Horrible idea........ 
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