Towing points for a 944?

ritzblitz · 08-19-2009, 03:21 PM

Can you get a 944 onto a flatbed from the back? Or is that practice frowned upon?

Where are the towing points for a 944? (Front and back)

The car I'm having towed doesnt run, so it will be winched onto the flatbed.

Any advice is appreciated, I don't want the tow guy to mess anything up.

V2Rocket_aka944 · 08-19-2009, 04:17 PM

bumper shocks

Grandpa#3 · 08-19-2009, 04:37 PM

Hi, I saw a way to pull a 944 up onto a rollback. You use a strap that goes forward up and over the transaxle to form a "Y" and is pulled backward up onto the rollback. I towed a 944 from NC to mid Ga. with a 2 wheel dolly that had straps that fit over the front wheels with no problem. I had to use 2ea 2"X 8"X6' as extensions to push the car up onto the tow dolly. There really isn't a standard way to tie one down except to put straps thru the wheel spokes. You can buy tow plates that attach under the rear on each side.

Cheers,
Larry

TNT25169 · 08-20-2009, 08:47 AM

I have towplates if you're interested but I've always found the easiest way to get the car onto the trailer from the rear is just to put the hook from a winch through the hole opening that gives you access to the rear bumper shock. Once it's on the trailer the best place to strap to is a wheel. Below the suspension is always best to avoid getting slack on the tie downs when the car bounces around.

08-19-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
ritzblitz Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: State College, PA / Quakertown, PA Posts: 2,319	Towing points for a 944? Can you get a 944 onto a flatbed from the back? Or is that practice frowned upon? Where are the towing points for a 944? (Front and back) The car I'm having towed doesnt run, so it will be winched onto the flatbed. Any advice is appreciated, I don't want the tow guy to mess anything up. __________________ Alex K. '83 944... under construction

08-20-2009, 08:47 AM	#4
TNT25169 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ashland, Ohio Posts: 211	I have towplates if you're interested but I've always found the easiest way to get the car onto the trailer from the rear is just to put the hook from a winch through the hole opening that gives you access to the rear bumper shock. Once it's on the trailer the best place to strap to is a wheel. Below the suspension is always best to avoid getting slack on the tie downs when the car bounces around. __________________ Black 1988 944 w/ lots of goodies. www.apartabove.com

08-19-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
Grandpa#3 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawkinsville / Perry, Georgia, RETIRED USAF GO BLUE Posts: 353	Hi, I saw a way to pull a 944 up onto a rollback. You use a strap that goes forward up and over the transaxle to form a "Y" and is pulled backward up onto the rollback. I towed a 944 from NC to mid Ga. with a 2 wheel dolly that had straps that fit over the front wheels with no problem. I had to use 2ea 2"X 8"X6' as extensions to push the car up onto the tow dolly. There really isn't a standard way to tie one down except to put straps thru the wheel spokes. You can buy tow plates that attach under the rear on each side. Cheers, Larry