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TOW HITCH; Mounting Hitch to 91 Convertable
Topic Started: Jun 21 2012, 03:19 PM (2,033 Views)
mccammonds
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I have a 1991 Convertable and would like to mount a tow hitch so I can tow it behind my motorhome.
I have a Stowmaster hitch I have had on my old towed. So I hope someone can shed some light on the method and means to mount a front hitch receptical on the the front of my Geo.
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dayle1960
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PM fellow member nerys. He has a hitch on his whip and I bet he has all of the answers to your questions.
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mccammonds
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Thanks I hope nerys can help.
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mccammonds
Jun 21 2012, 03:19 PM
I have a 1991 Convertable and would like to mount a tow hitch so I can tow it behind my motorhome.
I have a Stowmaster hitch I have had on my old towed. So I hope someone can shed some light on the method and means to mount a front hitch receptical on the the front of my Geo.
I have complete set-up on my 91 Vert -- check your email
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t3ragtop
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nerys has a hitch on the ass end of his car to tow a trailer, not a tow bar on the front so his car can be pulled along behind another vehicle. :D
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dayle1960
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t3ragtop
Jun 22 2012, 05:03 PM
nerys has a hitch on the ass end of his car to tow a trailer, not a tow bar on the front so his car can be pulled along behind another vehicle. :D
Oops. I thought he was wanting a rear end hitch. Sorry.
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crankcase


I've used a harbor freight tow bar hooked to the eyes under the car (either side below the radiator) many times with no problems. I would assume the 91 vert has these eyes too? The hitch points up at about 30 degrees, but I've nver had any problems. You could get a drop hitch to reduce the tow bar angle. I must add that all my cars have been standards, and I've only gone about 20 or 30 miles at a pop.

I seem to remember reading there was some question about an auto trans getting damaged from lack of fluid circulation when the car is towed in neutral, can't remember for sure.
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Jul 25 2012, 01:13 AM
I've used a harbor freight tow bar hooked to the eyes under the car (either side below the radiator) many times with no problems. I would assume the 91 vert has these eyes too? The hitch points up at about 30 degrees, but I've nver had any problems. You could get a drop hitch to reduce the tow bar angle. I must add that all my cars have been standards, and I've only gone about 20 or 30 miles at a pop.

I seem to remember reading there was some question about an auto trans getting damaged from lack of fluid circulation when the car is towed in neutral, can't remember for sure.
That's what I've heard. Autos only have fluid movement when the car is running, so coasting engine off in neutral isn't recommended. True or not, I do not know. Read it on this forum, I have.
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75monzatc
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My first metro had a towbar on it that worked really well. It was a 92 base. To start with, had to bore a hole on each side of the plastic front bumper to the theoretical spot where a frame would be on a non-unibody car. I then had a piece of sch 80 1" pipe long enough to extend from 3/8" past the front bumper back into the sheetmetal under the lower radiator area where it was fairly thick, flatened the end of the pipe in a press and drilled two holes through the pipe then the sheetmetal section to bolt it in place. On the piece out the front of the bumper I welded on a 1 1/4" radiused tab with a 1/2" hole through it to mount the tow bar. The tow bar I found was shaped like a "V" then bent straight back to the bumper for the last 10". I used 1/2" grade 8 bolts with nylocks to fasten towbar, then just ran a 4 pin flat connector for the lights out the front and made two opposite hooks 10" apart on the sheild next to the radiator to coil up when not towing. Never had a problem with it. ^o)
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Shinrin
Jul 27 2012, 11:24 PM
crankcase
Jul 25 2012, 01:13 AM
I've used a harbor freight tow bar hooked to the eyes under the car (either side below the radiator) many times with no problems. I would assume the 91 vert has these eyes too? The hitch points up at about 30 degrees, but I've nver had any problems. You could get a drop hitch to reduce the tow bar angle. I must add that all my cars have been standards, and I've only gone about 20 or 30 miles at a pop.

I seem to remember reading there was some question about an auto trans getting damaged from lack of fluid circulation when the car is towed in neutral, can't remember for sure.
That's what I've heard. Autos only have fluid movement when the car is running, so coasting engine off in neutral isn't recommended. True or not, I do not know. Read it on this forum, I have.
I agree with Shinrin, don't want to tow an automatic...manual only with wheels on the ground. You need a wheeled dolly for an auto or you will damage the tranny.
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Woodie
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Jul 27 2012, 11:24 PM
Read it on this forum, I have.
Well said there Yoda :lol

I think if you flat tow an automatic, you have to leave it running. The oil pump is run by the input shaft.
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crankcase
Jul 25 2012, 01:13 AM
I've used a harbor freight tow bar hooked to the eyes under the car (either side below the radiator) many times with no problems. I would assume the 91 vert has these eyes too? The hitch points up at about 30 degrees, but I've nver had any problems. You could get a drop hitch to reduce the tow bar angle. I must add that all my cars have been standards, and I've only gone about 20 or 30 miles at a pop.

I seem to remember reading there was some question about an auto trans getting damaged from lack of fluid circulation when the car is towed in neutral, can't remember for sure.
Anybody have pics of how to attach a Harbor Freight tow bar to the eyes without doing any mods?
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sphenicie


I made my own towbar, to bring wayward Geos home.

I am quite certain that you can purchase one from "Bulldog".......one of our crane operators used to pull one behind the rig, so he could leave the rig on the job and drive the car home. wish I could remember more.
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I'm just wondering if you had luck getting info on using a haul master (HF) hitch. I want to do the same with my 92 geo metro hatchback, so I can haul behind motor home.. I think it can be attached to the rings but not sure... any links, pictures, etc would be appreciated.. Has anyone done this?
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Hi asparky
First welcome to the GMF! :cheers
Sadly, I never was able to find a tow bar to fit my 2000. My second option is a tow dolly. This was the best post I read about welding your own tow bar. attaching tow bar to FRONT Bumper? http://geometroforum.com/topic/5463760/1/
Happy driving :drivin
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