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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual states in page 10-77 the folllowing:
Towing the Vehicle
{ Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to any suspension components — including the control arms, stabilizer bars, and links — during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle,
or when securing the vehicle to a flatbed car carrier. For towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle, use the proper hooks in the correct locations on the front and rear sub-frames. Use the proper nylon strap harnesses around the tires to secure them to the flatbed car carrier.
Does these underneath photos show the correct front and rear sub-frame locations? Since we don't have tow hooks, the alternative is to use the recommended method. (photos used taken from another forum members thread)
If I ever need to be towed I will keep these photos with the manual to show the tow truck driver the correct locations.
I would never tow, i would always flatbed. As most high end cars these days use a flatbed, they are always avail in most areas, if you need assistsnce.
I would never tow, i would always flatbed. As most high end cars these days use a flatbed, they are always avail in most areas, if you need assistsnce.
Most insurance policies that cover vehicle transport (and AAA) specify that Corvettes are approved for flatbed hauling.
There are tie down points that were used when it was transported from the factory that should be used, not anywhere on the suspension.
I wouldn't. You'd be at serious risk of dragging whatever end isn't on the dolly due to the angle with one end higher than the other.
I made no mention of the suspension. There are special hooks that are hooked into the frame. It is called a 2 leg chain bridle. You then hook the winch line onto the bridle and hoist it up onto the flatbed. Trust me buddy I know what I am talking about.
I made no mention of the suspension. There are special hooks that are hooked into the frame. It is called a 2 leg chain bridle. You then hook the winch line onto the bridle and hoist it up onto the flatbed. Trust me buddy I know what I am talking about.
I would never tow, i would always flatbed. As most high end cars these days use a flatbed, they are always avail in most areas, if you need assistsnce.
It still has to be "towed" on to the flat bed truck.
I made no mention of the suspension. There are special hooks that are hooked into the frame. It is called a 2 leg chain bridle. You then hook the winch line onto the bridle and hoist it up onto the flatbed. Trust me buddy I know what I am talking about.
Where do you hook the 2 leg chain bridle onto the car?
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Originally Posted by Glen e
I would never tow, i would always flatbed. As most high end cars these days use a flatbed, they are always avail in most areas, if you need assistsnce.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual states in page 10-77 the folllowing:
Towing the Vehicle
{ Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to any suspension components — including the control arms, stabilizer bars, and links — during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle,
or when securing the vehicle to a flatbed car carrier. For towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle, use the proper hooks in the correct locations on the front and rear sub-frames. Use the proper nylon strap harnesses around the tires to secure them to the flatbed car carrier.
Does these underneath photos show the correct front and rear sub-frame locations? Since we don't have tow hooks, the alternative is to use the recommended method. (photos used taken from another forum members thread)
If I ever need to be towed I will keep these photos with the manual to show the tow truck driver the correct locations.
I don't think the crossmembers are the points meant for securing to a trailer or flat bed. The frame rails should have some oblong holes in them that are used for that purpose and also for those jacking pucks that are for sale every where.
Somewhere in the owners manual, they should give you a diagram that shows where you can safely jack or secure the car, and it probably will be on the frame rail behind the front tires and ahead of the rear tires.
Towing the Corvette
