Searsman Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I plan on trailering 1971 454 th400 MC to eastern meet in Bristol . If I use a car dolly instead of An closed trailer, do I need to disconnect drive shaft ?.. it’s about 200 + miles one way from my location.. Or is there something else I can do.. don’t want to pull the car backwards on a dolly, thanks .. Ron T... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Yes, you would need to disconnect the driveshaft. all them funny little widgets in the tranny are lubed by the tranny pump when running. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thank you 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I personally wouldn't use the car dolly. Rent a u-haul trailer at least. With the way people drive now a days I would want at least a trailer of some sorts to try and protect my investment or I would just drive it there. My .02 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 if I can make it I will be driving ole red and pulling my Monte Pull behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I aggree I would avoid the dolly. I drive mine almost 300 miles one way to Carlisle only had one minor problem once. When I was thinking about Bristol I thought about renting a trailer but they are pretty expensive for almost a week, but since they changed the date I cant make it. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Thought about checking the uhaul prices, sounds like a good idea. monte all metal probably too heavy for a dolly anyway.. more dangerous... but I’ll get it there one way or another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 44 minutes ago, Searsman said: Thought about checking the uhaul prices, sounds like a good idea. monte all metal probably too heavy for a dolly anyway.. more dangerous... but I’ll get it there one way or another... If I can make we will be driving our 72 from 35 mi NE of INDY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 A little confused here, do you have an enclosed trailer ? I'm not a big fan of u-haul but they are pretty much the only game in town. Penske has car trailers but unfortunately here local they will only rent if you also rent a truck with it. If you go the u-haul route I'd at least get another set of ratchet straps, you can pick up 2 at HD or HF for about 20 bucks. Yea sometimes i'm over cautious lol. U-haul uses the over the tire net straps so if your running big tires on the back double check they will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Yes , I have an enclosed trailer, I pull my harley in it, park the 71 inside. It’s quite a load for my truck. It and the Monte seem to weigh more than the truck cares to haul. Even with the load levelers.. your very observant. I may be adding more springs to truck by then.. just considering all options. The car would make the drive but ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 What kind of truck do you tow with? I have a 2010 sierra 1500. I added air bags /tow bags to the rear suspension and level out the truck when hauling. Works great and I tow an 24ft open trailer and a 24 ft enclosed trailer with it. Not at the same time. Lolol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 2000 Silverado 1500. Load leveling hitch. Worked great. I since have sold the boat combo and have moved to the new house and now pull 18 ft dovetail open trailer. It does fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 That’s pretty cool. I’ve never seen a trailer that could handle a boat and a jet ski together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, sbarnette said: That’s pretty cool. I’ve never seen a trailer that could handle a boat and a jet ski together. Ya I loved it but never used it. Cool thing is you can float the back of the boat and the two skies will turn out so you could just go out on the skies if that’s what you wanted to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 My Monte on the trailer when I bought it. Champaign Illinois to 30 miles east of Cincinnati. No pulling issues whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hey Thomas, it’s a 2014 GMC Sierra, z71. Tow package. 1500 no HD springs on the back. The trailer is 28 ft enclosed with cabinets up in the nose.. have discarded dolly transport from what drive train tech said and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I would purchase the firestone helper air bag kit and tow away! My open trailer has alot of tongue weight and a fully loaded tool box up front and with the helper air bags I tow great! For a 1500 at least. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fantastic! Thank you 👍🏻 I’ll do it . PS kinda looks like my truck... problem solved . Ron... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I have a 3/4 ton Silverado and tow my 7000 pound camper no problem. Last year went out west with it the mountains in Colorado were a little rough but made it without any problems. My brother tows his car hauler with his car In it with a f150 and it works ok. Goodluck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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