Tire Width on a unimog 404 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

davidkroberts · 07-22-2008, 15:00

does anyone know the tire width on a 404 running stock milspec tires? i need the measurement in inches from the outside of the tires on the front axle. Not the width of the tire but the width from tire to tire measured from the outside of the front tire to the outside og the opposing tire.

dave in tenn

Elwenil · 07-22-2008, 15:09

http://www.west-4x4.demon.co.uk/page3-1.htm

davidkroberts · 07-22-2008, 15:17

man its going to be awful close im trying to tow the thing home on a 6 ft wide car dolly and im not sure i have the clearance...... i dont want to drive for 8 hours to have to just come home.

Elwenil · 07-22-2008, 15:50

I don't think I would tow a 5700 lbs vehicle on a tow dolly. Here is the rig we used to haul Chris' Unimog:

davidkroberts · 07-22-2008, 15:52

we have a two axle car hauler to use but i was wondering if the two axle trailer is strong enough to tow it with.

Mike_Pop · 07-22-2008, 19:00

A Mog is too heavy for a tow dolly and you would probably burn out the rear diff. They weren't made for going fast. Your best bet is to trailer it. A 3/4 ton pickup and a tandem axle trailer with a 7,000 lb capacity is your minimum.

For exact dimensions, try contacting some of the people on the Mog Mailing List: http://tx4x4.com/mog.html

M813rc · 07-23-2008, 00:39

Dave, I'll go by my shop wednesday or thursday and measure mine for you.

Like Mike said, DON'T tow it with an axle on the road. Max speed for towing one like that is 25mph and only for short distance.

Cheers

steelsoldiers · 07-23-2008, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwenil

I don't think I would tow a 5700 lbs vehicle on a tow dolly. Here is the rig we used to haul Chris' Unimog:

Ahh, that brings back memories. Thanks Lanty. That was a fun Mog.

I used a 16' 4-ton tandem trailer with electric brakes to tow mine behind my Dodge 2500 diesel. It towed really easy. My biggest complaint is that there were no shackles mounted on the 404's to use as tie-downs points. The rear frame ends are pretty easy to get a chain on, but the front is a pain.

Make sure whoever tows it doesn't chain the axles down or the brake lines will be toast.

Elwenil · 07-23-2008, 01:10

Hmmm, I seem to remember that we strapped your 'Mog down by the axles. Did we screw up your brake lines? I don't remember, but if so I'm sorry! I do remember us having the discussion about binding the frame down or just the axles and letting the suspension ride. From what I remember it towed very smoothly and without incident.

M813rc · 07-23-2008, 01:47

On the front there is room to run the chains around the frame just behind the bumper. Also, though I have seen it done, I wouldn't try using the pin in the front bumper to chain it down.

Cheers