Need some help towing a 77 K25 on a towbar

[wyattglock]

Originally Posted by Roanoker494

Now that is the kind of idea I needed, thank you for those pictures. I see that all the newer towbar mounts use two 1/2" bolts in each mount? The older Reese bar I have uses just one 5/8" bolt trough the center of the mount. I am going to have to replace the bar before the tow because one of the arms was bent when a vehicle was mounted incorrectly and towed.

Uhaul does have trailers available to handle a full size 4x4 but you may have to reserve one in advance because they are not usually found on dealer lots, at least not when you need one. It is a tight fit but the older galvanized trailers can handle a vehicle with a wheelbase width of 79", length of 133" and a weight of 5300LBS. The older galvanized dolly can handle a vehicle up to 75" wide and 3900Lbs on the front axle.

You are correct about the newer style towbar mounts. Obviously, I switched those out with grade 8 bolts from Menards since the inside bolt extends through both pieces of box as well. If I tow with my particular bar again I will swap all the hardware that holds it together with new grade 8 hardware.

I stand corrected on the UHaul trailers! Thanks for the info. Every time I have asked about them here in Lafayette, IN. I get a glassy-eyed look usually followed by a long "Weeelllll, not sure about that...". Now I have some better info to argue that point with.