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    Towing with a 3g

    I just bought a quad (2008 yamaha raptor 700R SE). has anyone has or used a trailer hitch on the back of their 3g. the quad itself is only 400pounds dry, and the trailer maybe 300 pounds. I figure a 3g should be able to do this. the car is not a rust box, it is structurally sound and runs awsome. I was thinking of after bolting the hitch up, maybe a few tack welds to assist and tie it in if needed. I have an 88 lxi sedan.

    comments on towing with a 3g?



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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    should be able to i saw a geo metro towing 2 atvs once

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    Still one of my favorite pictures ever. This is AccordB20A (the artist formerly known as wohdog)'s car... If he can tow this, you can tow some quads just fine.

    Last edited by 2ndGenGuy; 12-14-2007 at 11:04 AM.

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    damn thats a crazy pic.
    yea im pretty sure ya wont have a problem then...

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    i have never seen that pic of wohdogs car lol but it looks like something he would do lol...
    thats a b20 in that car but your A20 should be able to handle it just fine. just be smart when towing.. and if its auto i would would recomend installing a tranny cooler to help save the auto box

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    Yamaha Raptor, you should pull the car with the four wheeler.. J/k
    maybe if it was a Banshee
    I have seen 3rd gen Accords with those small reese hitches before. Just make sure your car is in good alignment and brakes are 100% up to par.
    For any distance , yep the tranny cooler would be a must have!

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    that was a a20a2 towing that at the time. That was when the b20a ran a bearing and i installed a a20a2 until i found a new engine. Tows fine. Whatver u hear anyone say, a accord will tow. Even the A18A accords tow mint.

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    yea i have the small hitch on mine my santa clause/hot wheels trailer empty weighs almost 400 pounds. and i've towed it plenty of times full. i made a hitch that bolts through the rear steel beam of the rear bumper. there are no rubber mounts or shock absorbers on that rear bumper, it's bolted directly to the frame with four large bolts at the tow points. i've heard people say not to do that,but thats a solid piece of bolted up steel.
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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    awsome, thanks guys.

    ps: raptor was delivered today... i cant freaking wait to take it out. I spend all night re-wiring a tow dolly for turn signals/brake lights to tow my spirit r/t to the garage so we can put in the new 4 puck and light weight flywheel in tomorrow. maybe we'll bank that out fast and I can take it out tomorrow night!

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    i have a tow hitch that you could have, but i dont know where you are

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    the 700's are fast machines...much nicer than the yfz 450 junks....



    I love working at a yamaha delaership...getting to ride all the new shit

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    Quote Originally Posted by knarg View Post
    i have a tow hitch that you could have, but i dont know where you are
    I appreciate your offer, I already bought one and its in route for delivery, but I appreciate it! I am in Rochester, NY.

    thanks!

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    Quote Originally Posted by cubert View Post
    the 700's are fast machines...much nicer than the yfz 450 junks....



    I love working at a yamaha delaership...getting to ride all the new shit

    dealer discounts . I could use some oil filters till im past the breakin period
    and the skid plates

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    The Accord is rated to town 1000 lbs, and the potential harm is to the tranny. There's a special additive to put in the transmission that helps. If you're just doing it occasionally, no problem.

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    Quote Originally Posted by knarg View Post
    i have a tow hitch that you could have, but i dont know where you are
    Still have it? I need to buy one for my very small 15 ft boat.

    Thanks!

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    Anybody have a hitch for sale? I found a new one for $130, but used is fine with me. Let me know!

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    you could buy one from me for way cheaper. but you're probably on another island and shipping would be expensive

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    i have a hitch for sale. PM me.
    88 DX hatch.

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    Re: Towing with a 3g

    i still have mine, for pick-up in sacramento, california

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