Re: [HSS] Trailering a hudson

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Lew Phelps wrote:

>

> Having just paid 'way too much to rent a car hauling trailer from

> u-haul, I am begining to think about investing in a trailer. Aside from

> budget issues, my major concern is space to store a trailer....a real

> problem given our driveway/garage situation.

>

> Which leads me to wondering about the feasibility of towing my '29 Town

> Sedan using a dolly under the front wheels only. I could store a dolly

> a lot easier than a full-length trailer. And, U-Haul is currently

> selling off a bunch of dollies for about $700 to $800 each, depending

> on condition.

>

> It would seem that if the rear axle bearings and tires on a vehicle are

> in good shape, there ought not to be a problem towing it. Is this a

> correct assumption? If not, what would be the areas of concern?

>

Lew, the only recommendation I would make is that if towing any

distance, that you remove the drive shaft, otherwise the pocket bushing

in the mainshaft, which the output shaft runs in is likely to fail, as

it will be spinning away inside this constantly.

Geoff.