Easiest way to tow one of these things...

[LEB Ben]

I'm thinking drop the shafts and flat tow??? Talking a Bronco here. I'll be heading to Ohio again next week...there's a guy on FSB (in Illinois) with a 79 for sale, I wanna pick it up...but not sure what the easiest/best way is to transport it on an 8-10 hour trip. And the follow up question is who will rent said tow bar, dolly, deck, etc. for a 79 Bronco.

 

[Fellro]

My preference is trailer or tow dolly. I am not a fan of the tow bars, have had the towed vehicle push the back of the towing vehicle around too much on turns.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Ben,give U-Haul & Ryder a call...see if they have a Tow Dolly or trailor,that will support the Bronco measure the front of the vehicle tire to tire to insure proper trailor width for there are different variations of tow dollies.imo this is the best & safest way to go self towing without a wrecker or a flatbed rig.a tow bar may be an option if you can find one that fits properly.simply remove both driveshafts of the vehicle being towed.Some time ago i did successfully tow an 1980 f-150 2wd with my 77 f-100 351 w,with the Borg warner 4 gear with a tow bar (From U-Haul)from Fort Lauterdale (forgive my spelling) to Northeast Ohio.for a friend I used my transmission gears to keep the tow vehicle at bay and being mostly interstate driving it was not to bad. Mountains did make my rig work tho, it can be done safely if you and your vehicle is up to snuff.

 

[taxreliever]

Ben, with as many rigs as you have and with each of them serving different purposes and such, you might want to consider owning a vehicle trailer. I think it would be a good investment and you have the vehicles to be able to pull it. Even if you buy a nice used one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Easy-R.../110924267643?pt=Trailers&hash=item19d39a007b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-12-BRI-...es&hash=item35b9587d25&vxp=mtr#ht_3566wt_1029

 

[5.0Flareside]

What will you be towing it with????


But I'd get a trailer... I HATE tow bars.. And wish they'd be damned to eternal automotive hell...

 

[taxreliever]

What will you be towing it with????


But I'd get a trailer... I HATE tow bars.. And wish they'd be damned to eternal automotive hell...

I'm with you, tow bars scare me.

 

[m78]

My preference is trailer or tow dolly. I am not a fan of the tow bars, have had the towed vehicle push the back of the towing vehicle around too much on turns.

I've had this same problem ,with a serious pucker moment. Thought I was going to have to change the underpants.
The tow bars probably wouldn't be as bad if the steering was unhooked. This way the power steering resistance would not be a factor in getting the front wheels of the tow vehicle to turn.

The tow dollies are probably the easiest to hook up for a one time use but if your going to be doing a lot of this , a roll back trailer is the ticket.

 

[LEB Ben]

Ben,give U-Haul & Ryder a call...see if they have a Tow Dolly or trailor,that will support the Bronco measure the front of the vehicle tire to tire to insure proper trailor width for there are different variations of tow dollies.imo this is the best & safest way to go self towing without a wrecker or a flatbed rig.a tow bar may be an option if you can find one that fits properly.simply remove both driveshafts of the vehicle being towed.Some time ago i did successfully tow an 1980 f-150 2wd with my 77 f-100 351 w,with the Borg warner 4 gear with a tow bar (From U-Haul)from Fort Lauterdale (forgive my spelling) to Northeast Ohio.for a friend I used my transmission gears to keep the tow vehicle at bay and being mostly interstate driving it was not to bad. Mountains did make my rig work tho, it can be done safely if you and your vehicle is up to snuff.

And I think that's the problem with these rigs (Broncos and Trucks)...is 'if I can find something to fit'. I know around here, if you want to rent something for a dentside, you have to lie about what vehicle you're using it for.

Ben, with as many rigs as you have and with each of them serving different purposes and such, you might want to consider owning a vehicle trailer. I think it would be a good investment and you have the vehicles to be able to pull it. Even if you buy a nice used one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Easy-R.../110924267643?pt=Trailers&hash=item19d39a007b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-12-BRI-...es&hash=item35b9587d25&vxp=mtr#ht_3566wt_1029

Agreed...been in the back of my mind. Problem being, the warden says I'm running out of room to store stuff.

What will you be towing it with????


But I'd get a trailer... I HATE tow bars.. And wish they'd be damned to eternal automotive hell...

I'd tow it with the Bronco, Red or the RV.

 

[smokey]

Trailer or a dolly. Avoid the towbar idea. Like the others said they push you around to much for comfort actually it will scare the bejeebers out of you.

 

[tanman722001]

One of my friends got a trailer from U-Haul and he hauled a Suburban on it so a Bronco will fit on it.Or at lease it should.Main thing is measure the width of the tires.

 

[Fellro]

With stock rims and tires on it, the Bronco should easily fit on whatever trailer they would give for a decent size vehicle. Tow dolly, maybe not so much, you would definitely measure before committing to one of those.

 

[Austin]

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^Always wanted a dentside rollback.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Just because some one does not approve or is scared to use a Tow Bar does not justify its use.First of all is education on their use and how to hook them up properly some are better than others the U-Haul Brands are the more better units.second is Tow vehicle control, if you are being pushed by the tow vehicle hang it up,your already out of control.Grant it Tow Bar use is not for the faint of heart but they do work and costs can be kept to a minimal as well for those who know how to use them period.

 

[taxreliever]

This picture needs to be nominated for the Pullitzer prize....absolutely love this shot!

 

[Jolly Green]

This picture needs to be nominated for the Pullitzer prize....absolutely love this shot!

It would be better if it were a Chebby on the hook.

 

[LEB Ben]

Just because some one does not approve or is scared to use a Tow Bar does not justify its use.First of all is education on their use and how to hook them up properly some are better than others the U-Haul Brands are the more better units.second is Tow vehicle control, if you are being pushed by the tow vehicle hang it up,your already out of control.Grant it Tow Bar use is not for the faint of heart but they do work and costs can be kept to a minimal as well for those who know how to use them period.

Anything is better than the typical chain and tow straps (with someone in the other cab) that I usually use.

It would be better if it were a Chebby on the hook.

It's all about perspective...he's simply multi-tasking by transporting two vehicles at once...the second rig isn't broken down.

 

[smokey]

I've towed many times with a tow bar. It depends on the road surface a straight flat road it the pull fairly well. Now on the steep and curvy roads they will push you all over the road. that's why I welded up the car dolly.

 

[LEB Ben]

I've towed many times with a tow bar. It depends on the road surface a straight flat road it the pull fairly well. Now on the steep and curvy roads they will push you all over the road. that's why I welded up the car dolly.

Traveling through the west virginny hills=not flat.

 

[SuperCab]

I vote for a trailer. used all of the above and a trailer is the most worry free and hassle free. just tie the truck down well.

I'd go for red or the bronc as a tow vehicle... towing with an RV through the mountains is not a fun ride, and is quite slow unless your rv is unusually overpowered.


I know a guy betwen the lake and lincolnton that has (had?) a '79 rollback with 460/c6. I bet he'd sell it...