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    Thoughts on car dolleys

    So I found a car dolley for sale yesterday. Since I'm picking up my ranger this afternoon, I am going to go take a look at it this weekend. It has brand new tires, looks to be in good shape, and is only $300obo. It looks like an older model, not sure if it has brakes or not. What would be a reasonable price for it with brakes vs. without brakes? I'd be legal without brakes in CT, MA, and NH - but I'd be overweight in NY.
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    You reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally should consider having brakes.
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      #3
      is there any sort of fancy thing that could utilize the brakes on the tow car? like, mythbusters RC car style?
      Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
      ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
      Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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          #5
          Originally posted by therieldeal View Post
          is there any sort of fancy thing that could utilize the brakes on the tow car? like, mythbusters RC car style?
          not easily but adding brakes and a controller to an older model is straight forward from what i understand.
          Last edited by MD323; 11-05-2008, 02:24 PM.
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            #6
            okay

            well if it doesnt have brakes i'll start searching for a used brake kit of some sort. ive got all winter before i need it anyway.
            Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
            ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
            Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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              #7
              i've got a car dolley w/o brakes and it works just fine. I've used all of my cars to pull something around with no issues. Just make sure you give yourself double the stopping distance just incase something happens.

              It also has an emergency brake system incase the car falls off, its pin activated which is hooked to your car...simple enough lol.

              Car dolley's friggen rule, I own to many cars to pay for a tow truck haha.

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