Is something like this tow bar for a Jeep even feasible for a Slingshot, considering the frame construction and final belt drive?
If it *is* feasible, who's gonna make one? @Ruptured Duck, you are our resident expert on all things Jeep and most things "homespun cool Slingshot ideas"....what do you think? Possible?
I posted this elsewhere regarding flat towing the Slingshot with the rear wheel on the ground and the transmission in neutral ...
I believe the problem is when towing with the rear wheel on the ground and the transmission out of gear the transmission mainshaft turns, but it does not turn any gears, so there's nothing moving the oil up above the static oil level. The bearing between the input and output shafts may eventually run dry and burn up, and the bushings in the gears on the mainshaft will probably also run dry.
You can remove the belt in about five minutes by removing the lower rear shock bolt and jacking up the rear of the Slingshot which leaves the wheel on the ground, slacks the belt, and lets it slip off. Probably worth the effort to avoid any concerns.
Unlike the Jeep on your photo which completely disconnects the drive-line from the transmission at the transfer case .....
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Nice analysis! I was wondering if you would have to do something like that, but if the tow hitch itself is feasible, and it relieves some of the toe issues with tongue weight and such, plus it's probably considerably cheaper, I think there would be a group of consumers who would probably consider removing the belt a fair trade to be able to have such an easy tow solution.
@KayTwo... @Orangeman is correct. The closest would be the car dolly type designs.
@KayTwo... @Orangeman is correct. The closest would be the car dolly type designs.
So *if* you took the belt off....good idea, or no? 
I asked Polaris about this approach 2 years ago and they said don't do it, presumably due to stresses on the drive-train. I just posted about this over on the other Tow bar thread.
I asked Polaris about this approach 2 years ago and they said don't do it, presumably due to stresses on the drive-train. I just posted about this over on the other Tow bar thread.
My wife just told me to STFU already.
So, I'll be shutting the eff up now... LMAO
@KayTwo, no problem! I'm sure my Wife wishes I'd shut-up, especially when it's politics or ramblings about the Slingshot!
yah and there's some new dollies available from some dude who doesn't know when to shut up either wwwssbodykits.com. it's an epidemic !
ignore that top photo apparently this dude can't always push the right buttons either lmao
yah and there's some new dollies available from some dude who doesn't know when to shut up either wwwssbodykits.com. it's an epidemic !
With this tow dolly setup...what do you do with the front wheels? Do you lock the steering or let it free wheel?
With this tow dolly setup...what do you do with the front wheels? Do you lock the steering or let it free wheel?
Entire discussion here.
