can I dolly tow an auto transmission 1989 dodge dakota
Asked by Sparkledog Sep 02, 2013 at 09:07 PM about the 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport RWD
Question type: General
Do I need to back the truck onto the dolly and tie the steering wheel?
4 Answers
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
Yes...U-haul has them...the front wheels are encapsulated by chains~ steering lock will keep it from turning~ the front wheel only auto hauler, they are for rent....even give you a box hitch if you haven't got one~
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
contrary to what some of these gurus may say, neutral is perfectly fine...will NOT overheat~!
I would strongly recommend NOT towing the Dodge Dakota the way you planned..it's NOT good for the transmission or the tires...Instead, ante up a little cash and do it the safe way and keep all 4 wheels elevated and off the ground with a tow dolly, like the one pictured here that U-Haul rents: http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=AT
thejeepdoctor answered 11 years ago
FYI...if you tow a vehc. backwards, it gets squirley....tried it ONCE....lol
