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Towing a 56 BN 2
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Randy Forbes
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+1 on flat towing; too easy to unbolt the driveshaft from the rear axle, just reach down through the battery box and you don't even have to get under the car.
If this is a recon mission (as opposed to towing an already road-worthy car), be certain that the wheels, tires, hubs, knock-offs, bearings and suspension are up to the task.
Frankly, if I HAD to tow it that far, I'd get all four (4) wheels off the ground and onto a trailer. There'd be A LOT less stress involved, for both you and the car.
If this is a recon mission (as opposed to towing an already road-worthy car), be certain that the wheels, tires, hubs, knock-offs, bearings and suspension are up to the task.
Frankly, if I HAD to tow it that far, I'd get all four (4) wheels off the ground and onto a trailer. There'd be A LOT less stress involved, for both you and the car.
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/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/iagree.gifFrankly, if I HAD to tow it that far, I'd get all four (4) wheels off the ground and onto a trailer. There'd be A LOT less stress involved, for both you and the car /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/iagree.gif
I have a 56 and would not consider towing any other way but on a flat bed or in the alternative a motorcycle trailer. We have a 7'X14' Haulmark that we use for Agatha. So, if you have a biker friend who has a trailer it might well be that it will work for you. We have approximately 2' front and back and can open both doors with approximately 1.5' on either side. Indeed we purchased the trailer for our Healey. Hubby has outfited it with a small generator, compressor, various tools, etc. I put my foot down when he wanted to put in a small fridge/microwave. Enough is enough.
Good Luck with your towing/trip.
I have a 56 and would not consider towing any other way but on a flat bed or in the alternative a motorcycle trailer. We have a 7'X14' Haulmark that we use for Agatha. So, if you have a biker friend who has a trailer it might well be that it will work for you. We have approximately 2' front and back and can open both doors with approximately 1.5' on either side. Indeed we purchased the trailer for our Healey. Hubby has outfited it with a small generator, compressor, various tools, etc. I put my foot down when he wanted to put in a small fridge/microwave. Enough is enough.
Good Luck with your towing/trip.
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Maybe so, I flat towed one a long way with everything connected, didn't hurt a thing. In fact, the OD oil pump is operated by the rear shaft & likely stirs the lube up a bit. It's just one of those topics that seems to polarize folks a bit.Keoke said:
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Thank you everyone for your responses. Didn't even think about a motorcycle trailer and I know several guys that have them. I do feel better knowing that Dave has towed one with the driveshaft connected so in any event I'm well informed thanks to you all! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif