Hey guys it's been a long time since I've been on here! Anyway, I'm about to move from SoCal back out to Oklahoma and I need to tow my 90' stang with my 83' Dodge 250 extended van. Now I've done a little research and I realize there are "better" or safer methods than a tow bar but I want you guys to understand, I am FLAT BROKE! Literally...
What that means is every penny I require to move is borrowed money and borrowed from friends and family who are damn close to broke themselves, hence the cheap route. Ideally I would love to have a flat bed and drive the stang onto it but the cost to pick up here, drop off there is going to be too much along with the other expenses.
Here's what I'm thinking; adjustable tow bar, remove the front bumper cover and fiberglass bumper, attach the tow bar to the posts that the fiberglass bumper went to, safety chains, magnetic brake/turn lights. I have to buy a receiver hitch assembly which is at a minimum about $200 from what I can find, plus about $500 in gas and a few other odds and ends that need to be paid before I leave.
Ideally I would like to not have to drop the drive shaft and that is my main question. With it being a stick shift, if it's in neutral and the key turned enough to keep the steering wheel from locking, will that be fine?
I keep reading that the drive shaft needs to be disconnected on most vehicles but I can't get a straight answer for my particular car through Google searches.
My second question is what inexpensive options do I have for attaching the tow bar WITHOUT having to remove the bumper cover and bumper? It would be really nice to have this thing tow-able and drive-able all at the same time. The tow bar is nice because it takes up little space when it's not being used. I want to avoid purchasing a tow dolly because I would rather spend the extra money and get a hauler instead that could double to carry work materials when not towing the car but that is down the road after I start working again.
Thanks ahead of time guys! I'm really in between a rock and a hard spot right now :/
What that means is every penny I require to move is borrowed money and borrowed from friends and family who are damn close to broke themselves, hence the cheap route. Ideally I would love to have a flat bed and drive the stang onto it but the cost to pick up here, drop off there is going to be too much along with the other expenses.
Here's what I'm thinking; adjustable tow bar, remove the front bumper cover and fiberglass bumper, attach the tow bar to the posts that the fiberglass bumper went to, safety chains, magnetic brake/turn lights. I have to buy a receiver hitch assembly which is at a minimum about $200 from what I can find, plus about $500 in gas and a few other odds and ends that need to be paid before I leave.
Ideally I would like to not have to drop the drive shaft and that is my main question. With it being a stick shift, if it's in neutral and the key turned enough to keep the steering wheel from locking, will that be fine?
I keep reading that the drive shaft needs to be disconnected on most vehicles but I can't get a straight answer for my particular car through Google searches.
My second question is what inexpensive options do I have for attaching the tow bar WITHOUT having to remove the bumper cover and bumper? It would be really nice to have this thing tow-able and drive-able all at the same time. The tow bar is nice because it takes up little space when it's not being used. I want to avoid purchasing a tow dolly because I would rather spend the extra money and get a hauler instead that could double to carry work materials when not towing the car but that is down the road after I start working again.
Thanks ahead of time guys! I'm really in between a rock and a hard spot right now :/