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Towing a Dino

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  1. abstamaria

    abstamaria F1 Rookie

    Feb 11, 2006
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    Andres
    If for any reason (heaven forbid), one had to tow or even winch a Dino up a flatbed truck, where would one attach the tow line?

    I know Superformance sells a tow attachment that uses the bumper bracket bolts, but that isn't meant to be installed permanently and is hard to install.

    Many thanks,

    Andy
     
  2. abstamaria

    abstamaria F1 Rookie

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    #2 abstamaria, Mar 5, 2015
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    Here is the towing device I bought, I believe, from Superformance many years ago. I am not quite sure how it works (I should ask them), or whether it is the best solution. I would hate to have to install it by the road some dark, rainy night.

    Andy
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  3. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran
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    Andy,

    The times I have had a Dino loaded onto a tow truck, I used nothing like this.

    Every time, the tow driver (and I use some one who knows what they are doing) uses straps and hooks. The thread them through the front suspension. It is pretty simple and straight forward.

    However, I also admit in Houston, this might be easier to find someone than other areas....

    Where would you bolt this devise into?

    Shawn
     
  4. rosso dino

    rosso dino Karting

    Mar 5, 2009
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    Hi Shawn,

    you have to weld the black bracket onto the frame. Then you can screw on the yellow eyelet in case of need.

    Advantage: distance between tow rope and front skirt
    Disadvantage: you have to weld on something

    Götz
     
  5. synchro

    synchro F1 Veteran

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    #5 synchro, Mar 6, 2015
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    The trick is to find a way that won't cause any tow line to rub on the bodywork.

    Cannonball Jack broke his clutch cable in remote Enumclaw, WA (aka BFE) and rolled into the parking lot of the town's only bar.
    While waiting for the flatbed to arrive he found that buying a few rounds for the locals would lift their spirits to push the Dino upon the tilted bed.
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