towing an ae82 4wd wagon help

[captainkf]

I am looking at using my 92 loyale wagon 4wd 5spd as a "toad" behind my converted bus. I have read conflicting info on what steps need to be taken for this to be done safely. I don't need to worry about a brake buddy or anything as I have ample stopping power from the tow vehicle.

 

1- How do I disengage the steering wheel lock without having the ignition on the entire time?

 

2- Can I just leave the car out of gear and let it "freewheel" along or will this damage the tranny or somthing?

 

3- How do I keep the steering wheel straight (ish)? I have heard stories of peoples wheels turning sharply and being dragged or the vehicle snaking along behind.

 

I am going to modify a tow bar I have for a VW beetle. I am thinking a bush guard with tabs or hooking strait on to the tow hooks. I will just use magnetic lights for "trailer" lighting instead of diodes or second bulbs it the housing.

 

Any help would be appreciated from those who know these vehicles.

 

 

 

 

-Richard in Rossland

[Gyoas759]

Neat set up!

 

I can at least give this much to help having towed at least 6 Subarus. Someone who's done more than me will surely know the rest.

 

1. Disconnect the battery. Or depending on the car, you can just leave the key in, but in the off position.

 

2. Are the front wheels going to be off the ground? If so, you just need to be sure 4wd isn't engaged.

[Skip]

snow worries mate

 

no need to disconnect the bat

 

leave the gear shift in nuetral

 

I wired my "toad" so the plug would run the

lights on the toad (brake and parking lights are easy

turn sigs a bit more work).

You can mount an aux light bar easily.

 

As Gyoas said leave the key in the ig

with the steering in the un lock position.

 

I have put probably 5000 miles on my Sube as a "Dingy".

[johnceggleston]

can i tow a 86 5 speed d/r in fwd and neutral with the front wheels on a dolly??

 

with out any damage? it seems like i should be able to, but i need to be sure.

 

thanks, john