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Subject:Re: Towing a syncro vanagon
From:Malcolm Stebbins
Date:Mon, 17 May 2004 18:54:50 -0700

If one lifts the syncro by the front, and clamp the
wheels in doing so, your VC is toast!!   I once lifted
by the front but used the frame and left the wheels
free to turn and I think it was OK for a short
distance and slow speeds.

With more knowledge and experience, I would drop the
driveshaft if I had to tow my syncro by lifting the
front.  Dropping the driveshaft does not take long to
do.

I do believe there is a 3rd option, that is to keep
all 4 wheells on the ground and tow it.

Many towing outfits have flat beds to use.  Malcolm

--- Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote:
> Can you lift the front wheels and  tow the syncro if
> it is in neutral?
>
> If stranded would you have to remove the drive
> shaft?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug

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