How Do You Tow A Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicle?
The next time you’re out, look around — you’ll probably spot someone towing a vehicle. Of course, there are plenty of tow trucks, but there’s a lot more towing going on than just by the pros. You’ll also see several towing methods. There are trailers that keep all four wheels off the ground, tow dollies that lift only two wheels, and tow bars that keep all four wheels on the ground. You may think, “What’s the difference? Towing is towing. The way you pull a car or truck behind your vehicle doesn’t really matter, right?” It matters a lot. If you let a towed vehicle’s drive wheels stay on the ground, you risk severe transmission damage. If you want to tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, you have a few options. Trailers that keep all four wheels off the ground are good for any vehicle, including two-wheel drive. Since all four wheels are off the ground, it doesn’t matter if your vehicle is front- or rear-wheel drive. Tow dollies, which lift only the front wheels off the ground, can also be go
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