Although it doesn’t happen often, activity . are in need of a tow there is a few things you need to know in order to protect ignore the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need recognize is whether vehicle is 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4 wheel drive (4WD), or all wheel drive. 2WD drive cars can be front or rear wheel drive and can also be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels above the ground. If this isn’t possible, then your should be towed by a flatbed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under the disabled vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels going.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different types of technology. Initial being wheel lift, which can be utilised for both cars and medium or powerful tow. Bulk tows issues by the wheels therefore assuring damage free pulling. No part of the towing apparatus contacts automobile or truck’s body. The opposite method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body with a winch. Most flatbeds include the capability to tow an extra car around rear when using the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are recommended for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground clearance. This method allows for all of four wheels to be off the soil. The car sits on top of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against wrecks.
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