Tow Rigs, What do you have/use?
#841
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Just got this a couple weeks ago as my winter car and occasional tow rig. It has the heavy duty tow package with coolers and 3.73s, but I guess I should install a larger trans cooler (thinking the 40k Tru-cool). Not sure if I’m going to buy a trailer or just rent as needed. I drive my Evo to local events at Summit Point, so this would be for VIR and NJMP trips mostly.
#842
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Just got this a couple weeks ago as my winter car and occasional tow rig. It has the heavy duty tow package with coolers and 3.73s, but I guess I should install a larger trans cooler (thinking the 40k Tru-cool). Not sure if I’m going to buy a trailer or just rent as needed. I drive my Evo to local events at Summit Point, so this would be for VIR and NJMP trips mostly.
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#844
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Just got this a couple weeks ago as my winter car and occasional tow rig. It has the heavy duty tow package with coolers and 3.73s, but I guess I should install a larger trans cooler (thinking the 40k Tru-cool). Not sure if I’m going to buy a trailer or just rent as needed. I drive my Evo to local events at Summit Point, so this would be for VIR and NJMP trips mostly.
#845
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http://www.econotrailer.com/Open.html
#846
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i got this about 5 years ago. recommend to a couple friend that got them also.
http://www.econotrailer.com/Open.html
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#850
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I absolutely would if I ever felt the need to invest in a winch. If your tow hook can't handle being pulled up ramps it shouldn't even be used as a tow point in the first place. I've had my car rescued and pulled around track with my sparco tow strap attached to by bumper beam without issue.
#852
Ive been towed many off track by the same type of tow hook I got from Rennline, never an issue. Thats also with dragging the brake pretty hard around the track to keep tension in the tow strap.
#853
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Went and used the tow rig for "other duties" today.
#854
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hoping i can get some LMS about what determines a car's tow rating, and towing in general.
i'm looking at a few family suvs, but they all have a tow capacity of roughly 5k, which is pushing the limit with the evo and anything else in it.
what can i do to improve the tow rating? i can get a BBK, use high temp brake fluid, better coolant, better trans fluid, look for a trans cooler - other than that, what is determining the tow? is it literally the subframe itself?
i'm looking at a few family suvs, but they all have a tow capacity of roughly 5k, which is pushing the limit with the evo and anything else in it.
what can i do to improve the tow rating? i can get a BBK, use high temp brake fluid, better coolant, better trans fluid, look for a trans cooler - other than that, what is determining the tow? is it literally the subframe itself?
#855
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Brakes and vehicle dynamics dictate towing ability. I wouldn't tow over a vehicles rate capacity. I would get something that is rated for at least 7k to tow the evo.Car + Car trailer, tools, fuel, etc, is easily over 5k lbs.