trailer pullin
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From: Marion,Ohio
RE: trailer pullin
Ha Ha Ha I have been reading this Post from the start and have got a BIG kick out of it. I am a veteran so I am all for doing what you want to what you have and as long as your happy and not hurting anyone just do what you want its called freedom. I just have enjoyed reading everyone’s reactions on BamaDan wanting to install a trailer hitch on his Mustang. Poor BamaDan something tells me poor BamaDan aint going to share all his thought with us anymore. Don’t worry BamaDan if Forest Gump was here I think he would tell you I don't see anything wrong with it and that’s all I got to say about that.
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RE: trailer pullin
I don’t know if this is any help. I also have a 1973 Datsun 240z that I autocross occasionally. I put a small hitch on it for a very small trailer that carries my race tires, jack, tools, etc. It seems to work great. If I compare the Mustang to the Z, the ‘stang is a far superior tow vehicle.
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From: Houston, TX
RE: trailer pullin
ORIGINAL: dirtdog650
I don’t know if this is any help. I also have a 1973 Datsun 240z that I autocross occasionally. I put a small hitch on it for a very small trailer that carries my race tires, jack, tools, etc. It seems to work great. If I compare the Mustang to the Z, the ‘stang is a far superior tow vehicle.
I don’t know if this is any help. I also have a 1973 Datsun 240z that I autocross occasionally. I put a small hitch on it for a very small trailer that carries my race tires, jack, tools, etc. It seems to work great. If I compare the Mustang to the Z, the ‘stang is a far superior tow vehicle.
And Bamadan, don't worry we are just giving opinions, please take what you need out of this thread, and ignore what you don't
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,547
From: The High Country
RE: trailer pullin
If you go by the 1000# tow rating, that would be a 100# tounge weight on the car. When I put 150# of winter weight ballast in my trunk for traction, it only takes the fender wells down 1 inch. So clearance wouldn't be an issue. The GWV would though. We don't have a lot of slack for passengers and cargo. Somethimg like 750# or so.
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RE: trailer pullin
no harm done, fellas. i asked for opinions, and i appreciate any feedback.
thanks for lookin out for me, for those who did(:
as far as looks are concerned, i'm not too worried about it. i know it isnt what mustangs were meant for, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. i've got no problem with someone never wanting to pull a trailer.
the only response i would have to that is that ford is an all-american motor company, and us all-american southern boys tend to do things a little unconventional sometimes.
i wont pull any oak trees down, but i may need to take some extra luggage someplace sometime, and i sure dont wanna go much of anywhere and leave the stang behind!
thanks for lookin out for me, for those who did(:
as far as looks are concerned, i'm not too worried about it. i know it isnt what mustangs were meant for, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. i've got no problem with someone never wanting to pull a trailer.
the only response i would have to that is that ford is an all-american motor company, and us all-american southern boys tend to do things a little unconventional sometimes.
i wont pull any oak trees down, but i may need to take some extra luggage someplace sometime, and i sure dont wanna go much of anywhere and leave the stang behind!
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,112
From: San Jose, CA
RE: trailer pullin
ORIGINAL: ODDYSEY
I disagree, I think 90% of us here drive our stangs daily, I know mine is my daily driver. That still does not sway my decision about putting a hitch on a Mustang. I have put alot of things from groceries to edging stones in my trunk, but if I need to haul anything it will either go in my wifes SUV or I ask a friend. It is personal preference, I just think it's wrong
ORIGINAL: laserred02
I agree, to many people on this board don't seem to understand that many of us drive our Mustangs every day for everything. It isn't a second car or a show car, it is my basic transportation, it just happens to look good doing it. While I don't think I would ever use it to pull a trailer, it gets completely loaded full of crap for long trips to the point where the drivers seat is all the space I have. It is just a car after all, and Ford will build more, so when this one wears out in 7-8 years I will just buy another one.
I believe the car is rated for 1000 lbs, as stated in the manual. It has a strong motor and rear end, but I am unsure how the transmission and brakes would react to a trailer. It is probably best advised not to approach or exceed the 1000 lb rating on a regular basis.
I agree, to many people on this board don't seem to understand that many of us drive our Mustangs every day for everything. It isn't a second car or a show car, it is my basic transportation, it just happens to look good doing it. While I don't think I would ever use it to pull a trailer, it gets completely loaded full of crap for long trips to the point where the drivers seat is all the space I have. It is just a car after all, and Ford will build more, so when this one wears out in 7-8 years I will just buy another one.
I believe the car is rated for 1000 lbs, as stated in the manual. It has a strong motor and rear end, but I am unsure how the transmission and brakes would react to a trailer. It is probably best advised not to approach or exceed the 1000 lb rating on a regular basis.
Anyways, I agree too. I use my 'stang every day to get from point A to B. I just look better getting there, heh.
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