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Old 09-18-2001, 07:31 AM
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In reading a recent post about the problems with damage when flatbedding the A4s, would it be possible to have it winched onto the flatbed backwards? Is there any place to hook on (tow hooks?) in the rear? It seems that the rear bumper isn't as low and there might be less of a chance of damage.
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Default ive had mine towed on a flatbed, and had no damage... the guy had pieces of wood for the ramp...

my exhaust touched a little... but its was just a slight "schschsc"

just hope the guy has some 2x4s.
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Default Can't hurt. The idea is to keep the cable or strap coming through the front valance as close to..

level as is possible. If it starts to angle too sharply toward the ground, it will contact the bumper/valance and damage it.
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good idea, i'll get some 2X4 to keep in my car just in case my car needs to be towed.
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Default yes, IMHO, it's the better way to get it onto the flatbed w/o damage.

There's a ring under the right side of the rear valence. Be careful of the size of the hook that is used. If it's too big, it'll puncture the valence. The tow guy that put mine on a flatbed did an impressive, professional job. He used a different hook that looked like a "D"-ring for rock climbing, so that it would fit between the ring on the car and valence. He then put a few 2' in length 2"x6" under the rear wheels to angle the car so the tow line wouldn't hit the rear valence. Then, once the car got farther up on the bed, he moved them to the front wheels so that the front valence didn't scrape. If he/she takes their time, no damage will occur from pulling it from the rear.

Once on the flat bed, to secure the front end, there are places on the frame directly behind the front wheels. There should be a little rubbing thiny in there, pull it out and put the secure lines in there instead of using the front ring.

Good luck!
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