Wanderlodge Gurus - The Member Funded Wanderlodge Forum - Information on what happens to a towing car after its been towed 50,000 miles

I was just curious of what one might look for if a car has been towed
about 50,000 miles? By this I mean of course its been used to run here
and there but after that what happens to the suspension and other
related gear by being towed. I'm thinking of buying a 2001 Sunbird
Pontiac with towing gear on it. It has an automatic and like I said
befor its has close to 50,000 miles of towing and driving. Thanks Jon

Jon,

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty that I have towed aprox 180,000 miles and
it is driven about 70,000 miles. We use it regularly. Have the
original shocks, on third set of tires. I use the Jeep for off-roading
(not extreme) and for driving the sand dunes on both coasts and also
beach cruising. Don't mean to sound like a Jeep commercial.

I'd say you have to consider the general use and upkeep of the vehicle.

Paul
97wb43

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" wrote:
>
> I was just curious of what one might look for if a car has been towed
> about 50,000 miles? By this I mean of course its been used to run here
> and there but after that what happens to the suspension and other
> related gear by being towed. I'm thinking of buying a 2001 Sunbird
> Pontiac with towing gear on it. It has an automatic and like I said
> befor its has close to 50,000 miles of towing and driving. Thanks Jon
>

I have an 85 CJ7 that I has been fitted a WARN floating rear axel, with
lock-out hubs. With all 4 hubs unlocked, the transfer case in normal,
the auto tranny in park, it just rolls merriely along.. Due to an
incurable condition, (Gettin Older), I removed the steering wheel lock,
so I cant forget to unlock that, and dont have to worry about leaving
the keys in the CJ..
Simple is Better !!
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" wrote:
>
> I was just curious of what one might look for if a car has been towed
> about 50,000 miles? By this I mean of course its been used to run
here
> and there but after that what happens to the suspension and other
> related gear by being towed. I'm thinking of buying a 2001 Sunbird
> Pontiac with towing gear on it. It has an automatic and like I said
> befor its has close to 50,000 miles of towing and driving. Thanks Jon
>

Jon
Just like Paul said. Regular upkeep of your tow vehicle is important. I towed a 1995 jeep wrangler for 100,000 miles, drove it alone 85000 miles, change oil every 3000 miles when it runs on its own, and keep it greased, fluids checked and replaced as necessary. When the jeep is in for service on a rack, you cannot see any signs of how much it is used or towed. Also, ALWAYS, always listen to your vehicle if it is trying to tell you something. I mean like a funny noise? a odd way it handles, won't start on the first click etc.
Juergen in PA
199 WLSP36

--- On Sat, 12/6/08, Jon wrote:

From: Jon
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Information on what happens to a towing car
after its been towed 50,000 miles
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008, 3:10 PM

I was just curious of what one might look for if a car has been towed

about 50,000 miles? By this I mean of course its been used to run here

and there but after that what happens to the suspension and other

related gear by being towed. I'm thinking of buying a 2001 Sunbird

Pontiac with towing gear on it. It has an automatic and like I said

befor its has close to 50,000 miles of towing and driving. Thanks Jon

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