volcomst0ne24 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 would it be possible to hook up a small trailer to the back of a legacy just to carry around a small lawnmower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswhitegt Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Should not be a problem, your owners manual ahs information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I don't think it'll be a problem at all! http://www.subaruchallenge.com/Wills/05/2.5i/dolly.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^^ Don't you need a flatbed to tow an AWD vehicle??? --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^^ Don't you need a flatbed to tow a AWD vehicle??? with manual its ok to tow this way if left in neutral this whole thread reminds me why i bought new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 the clutch/transmission just disengages the engine from the driveshaft rotation... But I can't imagine than holding the front wheels stationary and rolling the rear wheels could be good for the center differential, which is well "behind" the clutch, in terms of the driveline... I can't see how the clutch or transmission would dissengage the rear driveshaft from the center differential. To answer the first question, I can't imagine that a small utility trailer for a few pounds of yard tools and such would be any problem. Heck, ATVs can haul that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMBIVALENCE Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 with manual its ok to tow this way if left in neutral this whole thread reminds me why i bought new I was wondering too!! Thx for telling me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^^ Don't you need a flatbed to tow an AWD vehicle??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallispec Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^^ Don't you need a flatbed to tow an AWD vehicle??? In some of the lower end and older models - you could disable AWD by pulling a fuse - effectively making a FWD vehicle. (i'm pretty sure the 4EAT Legacy is like this) for the Legacy GT you can't disable it and it does need to be flatbedded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^^ Don't you need a flatbed to tow an AWD vehicle??? To answer.... Automatic AWD subaru's need to be towed with all 4 wheel off the ground, Manual AWD Subaru's can be towed with either all 4 wheels off the ground, or with all 4 wheels on the ground with the transmission in nuetral. In my case (with the tow dolly in the pic above) I simply drive it up on the tow dolly, and then unbolt the driveshaft from the rear end and bungi cord it up to the exhaust. That way the rear axle spins freely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 THAT is how the rear end is disconnected. I see now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockerGT Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 You towed the rally car with your wife's 2.5i? How much strain was it on the motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 ^ it's not the entire car, it's only at half.. besides, you can get an oil cooler and tranny cooler to create more towing capacity. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 You towed the rally car with your wife's 2.5i? How much strain was it on the motor? Very little strain at all, the wife's 2.5i is equipped with a tranny cooler and the rally car & tow dolly only weigh around 2300 pounds (The max for the Legacy 2.5i is 2700 lbs). We even managed 19.7 MPG while towing the car to Miami and back! (About 700 miles) Biggest strain was on the brakes even though the dolly had surge brakes if I do it again I'll use a dolly with electric brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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