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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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351 ext cab on a rental tow dolly?

Hey guys,
Curious if anyone has a clue if a car tow dolly would be fine to hold the weight of an ext cab f150, no bed, 351 under the hood. It would be a rental from friendly rentals. I dont think they want anything but cars on em but I also no many people have thrown trucks on em. Just wanted some 2 cents from some more experienced individuals
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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distance? speed?
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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I put a 98 windstar on a rented tow dolly, it was too wide for the trailer, so it was a very very tight squeeze to get it on there.

towed it 200 miles without any issues, kept the speeds to 60mph max


 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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it would be 60 mph max, maybe 55
would be towed an hour, forgot to mention 4 inch lift and 35's which is a big factor, dont know how I forgot to mention
so an f150 on 12.5 wides may not even fit
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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I've seen it done with some standard tires bolted on to fit the dolly. Doesn't mean it is a good idea. But I've also flat towed over 100 miles with a strap a F-250 behind an Explorer, so who am I to judge.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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narrow fit. But itl will work.....unless your pulling with a Honda Accord.
Load it and haul azz....
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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HOLD ON!!!!....wont fit!....
dont do it.
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Get you a pair of OEM front tires and rims and u might stand a chance
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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Thanks guys I'll look into my other options first , and I'd be pulling it with my f150
 
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