Re: towing and v-8's

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In a message dated 6/19/98 6:22:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, enzeder@home.com
writes:

<< I notice you want to pull a trailer, you might want to look at the
 possibilities for hitches.  As far as I know (looked for one for Dad's V8
 through Reese, Valley, D'lan) nobody makes one for a V8.  I suppose one
 could modify a hitch intended for a 5000/200, or perhaps someone on the
 list has another solution.  Something to think about.
 Arryn. >>

Well, actually, D'lan is the ONLY one who makes one for the v8 (or at least
they did--I've got one.  I still don't recommend using a v8 for towing
anything substantial, though.  VERY tough on the rear tie rods, etc.  Also, I
can't emphasize enough the importance of good rear shocks when towing...

-Ingo Rautenberg
1990 v8q 196k+ miles