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jimbo


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I am thinking of attaching a A frame to cart our little Jazz car next year....I'm asking for advise from you who may have one .....Question is!   Is it a problem as far as wear and tear on the Rear Bearings.....Whilst  the two front wheels are enjoying a free trip...Need to know fairly soon if possible.......Thank you all...

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G'day Welcome, there has been quite a few discussions about this, just type your request into the search engine at top of page, I'm sure you will find what you need to know.
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Thanks Ozi2....Found out  what I wanted to know......Hows this I was'nt aware of that spot   ( Search)

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An "A" frame has all 4 wheels on the ground. You must be intending to use something else.

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jimbo


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I meant a Piggy back style.....Front wheels only......

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In that case, the rear wheels would get no more wear than towing a trailer. Just remember to have the hubs serviced at 50,000 km intervals.

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PeterD...That's why I first put  that Post up..I was wondering about  the wear and tear.....Mainly the wheel bearings...I was hoping some one out  there may have used one at some time in their life...May have given me advise For and against...Thanks Peterd for contributing

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What is the issue re automatic transmission? If so, should it be towed "backwards" ie on the front wheels with the rear wheels raised? Would this cause wheel shimmy in the front wheels? Just a thought, I'm right out of my league here.

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Mine is a Manual.....No problems.....I know it's crazy to tow a Automatic car..Then there's trouble to be got

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