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MGB Towing an MGB?

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paulsherman

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I need to tow my MGB from the Seattle area to near Denver (as soon as it cools down a bit). I have read all of the discussions about removing or not removing the drive shaft and I can deal with that. But here is my question. Does an MGB tow OK with all 4 wheels on the ground? I have been looking at used dollies but are quite expensive as opposed to a universal tow bar which I can get for about $100. Any problems? The front end of the MGB needs rebuild (bushings etc). Will that impact the tow?

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I've done a lot of long distance towing. I would strongly recommend renting an auto trailer from u-haul rather than what you're thinking about doing.

The few bucks you save is greatly offset by how much of a pain in the butt the towing + removal/reinstallation of the driveshaft will be.
 
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To answer your question, Yes you can tow an MGB over a long distance with no problems as long as the drive shaft is dropped. BUT, if the car is new to you or been in storage for a considerable time, the lubrication of the front spindle bearings might be in question, along with rear housing lubrication. How are the tires? Is the tow bar you'll use safety rated? Towing any vehicle with all 4 on the ground takes constant monitoring. Some states even require a towing braking system in the car, very expensive, but less than the fine! The safest way to move a vehicle that far is to put it on a trailer! Rent one from U-Haul or who ever and enjoy the trip. You'll be glad you did. JMHO. PJ

Of course, I'm assuming you have a proper towing vehicle.
 
paulsherman said:
Thank you everyone. I am leaning toward a trailer or tow dolly.
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Remember, even with a tow dolly, if the rear is on the ground, you still need to drop the drive shaft. And, if it's a wire wheel car, <span style="color: #FF0000">don't tow it backwards with the front end on the </span><span style="color: #FF0000">ground!</span> There have been reports of loosing a wheel doing this, because the wing nuts can come loose. PJ
 
This rv/MGB was in Florida from Canada. Long way. Seems to me the wear and tear on the car would outweigh the inconvenience of dealing with the dolly.

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aerog said:
This rv/MGB was in Florida from Canada. Long way. Seems to me the wear and tear on the car would outweigh the inconvenience of dealing with the dolly.
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Don't know what additional wear and tear to the car would be experienced, especially if the driveshaft were to be disconnected.

If you drove the car from Canada to Florida, the mileage would be the same.
 
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