FIRST VENDOR TO OFFER TOW DOLLIES

    @Roy658 I know the measurement from the ground to the highest point on my fenders is 25 3/4 inch .it would be 2 inches higher if a guy use 205 75R 14 tires.i deliberately leaned the fenders way back to try and stop as much road spray off the bottom of the tires and besides I thought they looked pretty cool once I blocked them up that way !

    Quote from Jonathan Thompson

    Maybe a silly question, but what's the widest tire that will fit in the cradle?

    THE stock cradle is set 11 inch wide for 10.5 inch and 10 tires, but any special order request can be made for any size tire , we would simply use a wider piece to roll the tire cradle and bend the cradle tray wider accordingly, as you are not looking at any more labour just another inch or two of material it wouldn,t even warrant an extra charge . but my site will spell out that it is the purchasers responsibility to tell us up front if he has a wider tire ! the tire cradle just bolts on with the 1 inch pivot bolt but the tire cradle is welded solid to the rear cross member.

    There is a difference between being long winded and being informative and thorough. I'd say you were the latter. Anyone that's really interested in the tow dolly would never mind a post that was long and packed with information about the product. If they aren't interested.... keep scrolling. :)

    Quote from mytoy

    Could that be used with a Ford Taurus or do you need a Truck?

    Based on a quick Google search, a Taurus is supposed to have the tow package if used for towing and has a limit of 1000 lbs towing capacity. This thread on Taurusclub.com has a variety of owner responses - Anybody Tow With Their Taurus? - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum. Generally, it seems rtrans and oil coolers are recommended. Adding additinal cooling for the trans certainly wouldn't hurt.
    Here's a link to the Google Search for Towing with the Ford taurus withy info on a wide ariety of models - towing with the ford taurus - Google Search
    Since the Slingshot weighs around 1700 lbs and assuming the SSBodykits tow dolly weighs around 300 lbs or so, that would mean some cars could tow it, as well as most SUVs which usually seem to be rated at 2000 lbs towing capacity w/o the tow package and 3500 lbs with the tow package. These capacities are based on my Ford Edge. I'd think that the tow limits are based on frequent towing, so If you only tow a couple times/year, the tow package may not be all that necessary.

    Quote from BKL

    Based on a quick Google search, a Taurus is supposed to have the tow package if used for towing and has a limit of 1000 lbs towing capacity. This thread on Taurusclub.com has a variety of owner responses - Anybody Tow With Their Taurus? - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum. Generally, it seems rtrans and oil coolers are recommended. Adding additinal cooling for the trans certainly wouldn't hurt.Here's a link to the Google Search for Towing with the Frod taurus withy info on a wide ariety of models - towing with the ford taurus - Google Search
    Since the Slingshot weighs around 1700 lbs and assuming the SSBodykits tow dolly weighs around 300 lbs or so, that would mean some cars could tow it, as well as most SUVs which usually seem to be rated at 2000 lbs towing capacity w/o the tow package and 3500 lbs with the tow package. These capacities are based on my Ford Edge. I'd think that the tow limits are based on frequent towing, so If you only tow a couple times/year, the tow package may not be all that necessary.

    Thanks for the info. I was just curious because so far we ride our SS did not trailer it. I just got rid of my truck because I barely used it for what it is intended. And hey we have the hitch to go even for a longer time or to a Hotel to wash our stuff. :D:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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    Quote from -Batshot-

    You need an option for the guys running 305-345 tires on the rear. Get that, and Ill order on the spot!

    Hollee Batman ! love to hear that , LOL As I explained in post 25 above , we can simply bend the cradle tray wider and roll the tire cradle from wider material for any specified tire width , on special orders and since all the labour is the same the minimal amount of steel plate doesn't add up to much so there wont even be an upcharge just please remember to notify us you don't have a standard 10 inch tire width ! I hope to have finalised pricing on site by end of day today.

    yah @Roy658 it appears that way but I will do some final measuring with the wheels cocked fully now that I have your Corbin dimensions, the tire arc is less height than that where it would contact the tub if chains not set properly and being angled out there at about 25 degrees it still might work as fender height may be just outside of corbin bags in tight turns. if I need anymore outside width measurements on CORBINS to confirm when I check this Ill get back to you , THANKS

    Just a question for thought, where are spare tires gonna mount, remember for SS and for trailer ? My father taught me to always carry a spare when pulling cause can't leave it on side of road. Just a thought.

    Keep Three Wheels Down

    I like the idea and would be interested just another question. Do you tie the steering wheel down to keep the front end from wandering from side to side?

    :GRAYSS: Its all about that base :HEADERSS::MOTOROILSS::COLDAIRSS::COILOVERSS: Wycked hitch, Welter duels

    yes @scootertrash I am going to eureka springs , want to haul down sling on new revised hydraulic trailer but I can certainly throw a dolly in back of pickup, took the trailer to SSITR but just wasn't happy with all the moving parts and cost to drop the entire deck flat on the ground so now revised, I just drop the tail similar to the not so ultimate trailer, to be the same I,d have to cut away half the structure and half the strength lol

    Quote from slolane

    I like the idea and would be interested just another question. Do you tie the steering wheel down to keep the front end from wandering from side to side?

    tying down the wheel is always a good idea although I have run a whole day from Daytona without doing so on my wheelift , the electric steering, shut off seems to provide enough resistance to prevent side to side wandering, but just in case of heavy braking while having to swerve or something I always fasten the seat belt through the bottom of the wheel like this , you have to slide the seat forward all the way to buckle the belt , then slide seat a couple notches back to tighten it. I think @scootertash just quickly pulls a ratchet strap or two down from the wheel to the side tubular frame members, either way would work fine, something is always better than nothing

    Quote from SlingRider

    @kev did you work out pricing yet?

    yes theyre going to be updated with pics etc on my website in morning, I cant do it here and because the shipping crate will be large 80 x24x12 inches shipping gets expensive so I may alter from my standard delivery practises and price this one F.O.B OUR DOCK , meeting one more time with courier rep in morning. but just as a heads up here is a copy of one of the e mail conversations I had with @scootertrash explaining costs, materials alone per dolly run 650 to 700 dollars, and yes while we have access to a little more manufacturing automation than he does , it still takes time to ensure square and true on axles, tongue etc . in Dons email I deleted some of his personal thoughts that I feel were part of a private conversation with me regarding liabilities so I wont release them here, that would be up to him ,not my place to do it here.


    Dear kev,



    "scootertrash" sent you a message on "Polaris Slingshot Forum":
    Kev, I am Don Grayson aka Scootertrash located in Indianapolis. Phone (317) xxxxxxx.
    Email scootertrash7745@yahoo.comxxxxxxxx. I will be at Eureka Springs with my Slingdolly. In fact there will be 4 sling dolly she there. Feel free to phone me anytime if you want to pick my brain. Send me your contact info. I have made six dollys so far. It takes 30-40 hours to build one. I don't have a machine shop with benders, plasma cutters, Cut-off saws, torches, press brake, milling machine etc.. I use a die grinder with a cut off wheel or a hacksaw to cut my metal. I am retired and 72 years old. Not interested in starting a business. I'm sure product liability insurance would cost an arm and a leg. All it would take would be if somebody did not strap their slingshot correctly and if it came loose and wreaked their SS they would come after me. The cost of materials to build one is in the neighborhood of $650-700. I have towed me SS to Florida twice, Eureka Springs last year and Maggie. Approx 7-8K miles. The weight load of the SS loaded on the dolly is 600 lbs. Tongue weight on the hitch is about 75 pounds. I drive 80 mph on the Interstate. I use a Honda pilot It is very smooth and quiet. Only cuts my Miles per gallon by 2 miles. Can not back up with SS loaded on Dolly! I lock the steering wheel in place with two ratchet straps. I always advise everybody to not call the dolly empty. If you hit a series of holes and bumps at high-speed the dolly will go crazy on you. If you must tow the dolly empty I advise putting only five or 6 pounds of air in the tires And keep the speed below 55. Of course the best solution for transporting the empty Dolly is to remove both wheels and put the whole contraption in the back of your SUV of course the best solution for transporting the empty Dolly is to remove both wheels and put the whole contraption in the back of your SUV.
    For security reasons at my Final destination I have sometimes removed the wheels and stored the whole unit in my hotel room. Contact me if you need more info.