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    towing capacity of 240sx?

    I had this crazy idea that I could probably tow my S13 back and forth from the track with my S14 a while ago after I saw there were companies that made tow hitches for S14s.

    I can't seem to find any information on towing capacity on S14s. Does anyone have any knowledge on small uni-body cars towing other cars? My clutch, and tires should be fine for the extra load, but its the chassis im curious about obviously.
    Last edited by silverbullet; 05-09-2008, 05:44 PM.
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      No way in the world you could do it with an S14. An S13 + extra tires, tools etc. are going to stress your average V8 frame-body SUV or truck pretty good even with an open trailer.

      I doubt you could pull a loaded trailer up a slight incline with an S14.


      BTW - you ever towed anything? You definitely want excess towing capacity.
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        • #3
          Originally posted by Def
          No way in the world you could do it with an S14. An S13 + extra tires, tools etc. are going to stress your average V8 frame-body SUV or truck pretty good even with an open trailer.

          I doubt you could pull a loaded trailer up a slight incline with an S14.


          BTW - you ever towed anything? You definitely want excess towing capacity.
          X eleventy billion

          I think my Draw Tite is rated for 2000 lbs. I'd bet if you could even get moving the tail would wag the dog.

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            • #4
              the s14 hitch spec was 2000, but unsure if the car itself can do it. s13 was listed at 1500.

              most i'd try is a small formula car....

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                • #5
                  it can be done in a pinch. After i busted the clutch fork pivot at an auto-x in my s-13 my dad was able to tow it it back with his auto kouki. This is also on level roads too. I would definitely suggest against it though.

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                    • #6
                      Originally posted by TSJ
                      it can be done in a pinch. After i busted the clutch fork pivot at an auto-x in my s-13 my dad was able to tow it it back with his auto kouki. This is also on level roads too. I would definitely suggest against it though.
                      On a trailer or tow rope?

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                        • #7
                          by tow rope; i highly doubt it would be possible with a real trailer.

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                            • #8
                              Probably not if you value your unibody keeps all its bits spot welded together.
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