Using a tow bar on a truggy with full hydraulic steering.

[BillysBuggy]

I just installed full hydraulic ram steering on my truggy. For short trips I just use a tow bar. When turning the front tires drag and look like they are going to come off the bead. The hubs are unlocked but the axle wont steer because of the hydraulics. Would it be best to install a bypass on the hydraulic lines or is there something else I can do

 

[Kiel]

Its because there is no mechanical linkage in the steering to get any feedback and roll the way the tires are facing. Have you ever tried to move a hydraulic steering rigs tires when its on the ground and not running. You pretty much can't without a lot of force. Trailer it

 

[Greg]

Not worth the risk, get a trailer and you won't have to worry about piling up your buggy and tow rig.

 

[BillysBuggy]

Dang it I was afraid of that. I was trying for the cheap way out. I have tried to move it manually and yeah its not really happening.

 

[1adam12]

Can a buggy be legally flat towed?

 

[UFAB]

FAIL

Even hydro assist is almost impossible

 

[ricsrx]

I did the same thing on Hunters truck, it wont track while turning but tracks good going strait.

I was only going to use the bar in an emergency or on dirt roads from the trailer to the trail head.

 

[frieed]

Tow dolly for the front wheels might be cheaper

 

[blznnp]

Tow dolly for the front wheels might be cheaper

don't you have to have all four wheels off the ground though for a buggy or truggy? or a vehicle that is not street legal?