Official - Evo Towing Thread
Oct 11, 2010, 04:11 AM
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U-haul. Ask for a regular lancer (i.e. 2004) hitch but be prepared to make a cutout in your bumper cover for the hitch to pass through. If you're pretty crafty, I'm sure you can find a way to make it work and be stealth when not in use.
Oct 11, 2010, 09:56 AM
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I've seen a few Evo's setup to tow wheels/tires.
The best I've seen had the tow hitch welded onto the rear crash beam. He cut a hole through the bumper behind where the licence plate would normally be. I believe that JMFab made the bracket.
The best I've seen had the tow hitch welded onto the rear crash beam. He cut a hole through the bumper behind where the licence plate would normally be. I believe that JMFab made the bracket.
Oct 12, 2010, 09:41 AM
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Before I get inundated with all the questions here's the info on the hitch:
2004 Mistu Lancer hitch from u-haul installed for $305 - no modifications whatsoever. The hitch part that bolts up to the crash beam is not used since there is no crash beam on my ride with the JDM bumper. The part not bolted up is used to aid in supporting the tongue weight but if you keep it under 150lbs you should be fine. As it is, the tongue weight on my jetski hitch is about 40-60 lbs.
2004 Mistu Lancer hitch from u-haul installed for $305 - no modifications whatsoever. The hitch part that bolts up to the crash beam is not used since there is no crash beam on my ride with the JDM bumper. The part not bolted up is used to aid in supporting the tongue weight but if you keep it under 150lbs you should be fine. As it is, the tongue weight on my jetski hitch is about 40-60 lbs.
Jan 28, 2012, 08:07 AM
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Exactly, it was never intended for that type of axle load.
Just about any vehicle can tow 1000lbs. Motorcycles, jetskis, wheels/tires should be no problem, I love the first post
Anything higher than 1000lbs on a vehicle which does not have a tow rating is increasing your risk and could potentially be dangerous. Keep in mind towing is just not on braking, engine/transmission cooling, axle loads, and frame strength are also key factors. Vehicles which tow normally are tested in death valley on a specific downhill road for extreme conditions.
A note of caution, if you do however find yourself to get into an accident while towing, there is a possibility (pretty good one to) your insurance will not cover it as your vehicle does not have a tow rating, which means it was never tested for it by gov't regulations, which might deem it hazardous/wreckless.
Just about any vehicle can tow 1000lbs. Motorcycles, jetskis, wheels/tires should be no problem, I love the first post
Anything higher than 1000lbs on a vehicle which does not have a tow rating is increasing your risk and could potentially be dangerous. Keep in mind towing is just not on braking, engine/transmission cooling, axle loads, and frame strength are also key factors. Vehicles which tow normally are tested in death valley on a specific downhill road for extreme conditions.
A note of caution, if you do however find yourself to get into an accident while towing, there is a possibility (pretty good one to) your insurance will not cover it as your vehicle does not have a tow rating, which means it was never tested for it by gov't regulations, which might deem it hazardous/wreckless.
