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endwrench · Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana

I am thinking of setting mine up to do this with a custom tow bar. I was wondering if anyone has any tips or pictures of were or how to attach it?

Seems I remember someone here say they do it but I can't find anything in the search engine.

Todd

John Brown · Joined: 07 Nov 2002 Posts: 903 Location: Leesburg VA

Nobody flat tows anymore!! But, I know a fellow who flat tows a 944 (same thing). He pulls the front bumper and attaches to brackets fabricated to the frame rails.
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numbbers · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:33 am Post subject:

Well, since two bolts hold the bumper to the bumper shocks, I would just pull your bumper, and fabricate a tow bar to fit the shocks.
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John Brown · Joined: 07 Nov 2002 Posts: 903 Location: Leesburg VA

Paul · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:15 pm Post subject:

I question the strength of the shocks in the pulling direction. I've been able to break similar shocks on a VW Golf while trying to straighten some body damage.

endwrench · Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana

I was kinda wondering the same thing Paul. I will take a closer look at building some custom units when I "Euro" my bumpers. I may be able to put some strength in them. Thanks guys.

Todd

numbbers · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:21 am Post subject:

Well, just get an old set of shocks, and weld them up where the slip joint is. You can use the originals when you want the bumper to be functional.
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