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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: BigDave LM6174 on March 13, 2013, 01:23:22 AM

Title: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on March 13, 2013, 01:23:22 AM

Can a stock, six cylinder, three on tree Henry J without overdrive be flat towed on all four wheels with a simple tow bar?  Does the driveshaft need to be removed or can you just leave in neutral ?

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: kaiserfrazerlibrary on March 13, 2013, 06:36:48 AM

Past experience with towing a Henry J  cross-country suggests that you drop the driveshaft as a safety precaution.

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: alohagreen on March 13, 2013, 09:46:44 AM

depends on how far

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on March 13, 2013, 09:47:33 AM

I have towed a lot of HJs, including one from California to Florida. I recommend that you drop the drive shaft. I tried to flat tow one, but it would not take a sharp turn without the wheels locking up to one side. I gave up and used a dolly.

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: alohagreen on March 13, 2013, 09:51:48 AM

we used to tie a rope to the steering wheel for  (anti wheel lock ups)
back in the day
still depends on HOW FAR you are towing...

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on March 13, 2013, 01:50:47 PM

I am thinking around town to drop another car off at a shop, or whatever. 

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on March 13, 2013, 05:02:39 PM

I suggest you make a right or left turn in the neighborhood before you hit the road.

Title: Re: Flat Towing Henry J's
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on March 13, 2013, 10:02:20 PM

Not even going to try it if chance of it locking up.  I would imagine it is hard on front ends.