camdawgs Member 49 Member For: 13y 7d Posted 13/04/12 06:59 AM Share Posted 13/04/12 06:59 AM Just wondering how low people have gone with their cars which is used to tow their boat.I currently have a bf typhoon that I is on ultra lows or super lows ( dunno). buts its damn low and I scrape on a sh*t tonne of things. Unfortunately I bought it like this ( knowing I would want to tow the boat) but the deal was too good to pass up.Now im assuming that putting a towbar on my car with the current suspension setup just simply would not work due to ride height of the car causing issues as it is.In saying this I still like a lowered look.Just wondering how low people have gone with their vehicle while still being able to tow/launch a ski boat safely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 10m 16d Posted 13/04/12 07:54 AM Share Posted 13/04/12 07:54 AM I've got the GT lowered springs in the rear of mine so not that low at all, and just towing a 6x4 the drawbar scrapes on some driveways.How heavy is the boat, and do you take it to places where the car may actually need to enter the water a bit? might struggle for traction on some steeper or dirty ramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camdawgs Member 49 Member For: 13y 7d Posted 13/04/12 12:21 PM Author Share Posted 13/04/12 12:21 PM dont have the weight of car off hand but its just your standard ski boat, inboard motor> pretty heavy!and yes car would have to enter water/ go along dirt tracks...but majority of boat ramps we use have been concreted over so traction wont be a HUGE issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adie Not pregnant Donating Members 2,238 Member For: 12y 11m 18d Gender: Female Location: Melbourne Posted 13/04/12 06:09 PM Share Posted 13/04/12 06:09 PM (edited) My dad doesn't like to put his car in the water when we launch our ski boat, so instead he unhooked the trailer, ties it to the car with a rope, then pushes it down the boat ramp. Then once the boat is off he drags the trailer back up the ramp (car+rope) then hooks t back up. I know it doesn't solve your towing issue, but it certainly makes dealing with boat ramps a hell of a lot easier - regardless of the cars ride height. Edited 13/04/12 06:10 PM by adie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 14y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 14/04/12 02:38 AM Share Posted 14/04/12 02:38 AM You could get some airbags that fit in the coil springs to compensate for weight, so when boat is on pump them up so the back isnt down and give it height. My ute drags a bit and the ramps but I just have to pick the right part of ramp to use 60mm drop in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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