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Trail Rigs - How do you transport it?

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by tx_shooter, May 22, 2011.

  1. May 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    tx_shooter

    tx_shooter [OP] This place is a cesspool of bfo and spacer lifts

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  2. May 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    Taco76087

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    You can do what we did with the pull bar on it.
     
  3. May 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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    JimBeam

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    Ive never seen anyone use a tow bar for a trail rig

    My vote is for a trailer but check the weight first
     
  4. May 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM
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    Agreed. I tow my Samurai whenever I take it out far. If you flat tow it, you'll have to be more cautious with your rig so you don't break something.
     
  5. May 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM
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    Agreed. I trailer my Samurai whenever I take it out far. If you flat tow it, you'll have to be more cautious with your rig so you don't break something.
     
  6. May 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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    Monkeysuncle

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    They did a whole show on this on Extreme 4X4 on spike t.v., the basics were trailer being able to hold the weight, brakes on trailer, truck that can actually pull the trailer/trail rig, DOT tie downs on trailer...the list can go on and on, but if you hurt the trail rig then a trailer will get it home. But the trailer will cost you some $$ also if you have trailer brakes then you need a brake controlling system
     
  7. May 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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    Quickly "do the math"....will your Tacoma be able to pull the "Runna" and a trailer SAFELY ???? Upgrading your brakes ,even just a controller will ad co$t....

    Local group up here has seen the "rigs" grow from "driven" to tow-bar,then upgrade to Tow-dolly BUT they also upgrade their Tow-Rigs.... Then the final upgrade is a trailer with a Heavy-duty tow rig....$$$$$$$...

    Not sure how Texas troopers are BUT in NH, that tow-rig better be legal or your "$itting" until one does arrive....they are tough on small trucks just like us Class 8's....

    Do your homework before spending any coin,then make your decisions wisely....Good luck !!!! and have FUN with that RUNNA ;)
     

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