But does that dolly have surge brakes on it?

Braking (or lack thereof) is going to be your biggest issue. We're talking about 15-16K lbs gross combined weight at highway speeds here!

Also, the tow dolly will have to have the large tire straps to fit the truck tires. When I shopped for new straps for my dolly, they came in either two or three different sizes (can't remember now, would have to look it up again). You will need the largest size.

 

yeah but where's the fun in that?

 

i would measure the rear of your truck to make sure it is 75" or less. It would suck to drive all the way there to find out, it doesnt fit

 

Spit on it

 

I have one of the best tow dollys in the industry, it is 78" wide and has surge brakes. The same quality of the U Hals dollys. The most that I have towed was a 89 F250 4x4 ex cab, and would never go bigger than that. I had to put on smaller tires on the front so the straps would fit, and it worked but I took my time.

You wont want to tow it backwards. What happens is you have the "light" end of the truck on the tow dolly,and the "heavy" end hanging off the back you will get big amount of Sway. The tail will be wagging the dog. I have done this a couple of times on a very short tow and it is not fun. Trust me,...

Also pretty sure that F350 is way heavier than that tow dollly is rated for, but you allready know that.

Buck it up spend a couple more hundred dollars and rent a good heavy duty, and correct trailer for this application and keep yourself and everyone safe on your trip home.

 

I say do it. It should be no problem at 70mph on the highway with no brakes, backwards... Just let us know when you're going and the approximate route so that A: We can stay out of the way and B: We can check the news for updates on the accident.

You're probably right and you'll probably make it but is it really worth it?

 

lol not to mention, free parts if we get there before the cops

 

It can be interesting. I brought my 92 F350,4x4,460 Dump home on a trailer towed with my 97 F250HD,4x4.w/351 The duallys on the Dump were an 1 1/2" wider than the inside of the fenders on the trailer, even though the fenders were only about 2" high I would have crushed them. The load was a bit rear heavy, but towed pretty good. The Dump had a 900 lb Snow Plow and a 500 lb Under Tailgate Spreader in the bed. Longest 30 miles I've ever traveled, but I made it safely home. So... it can be done, but overkill is better than the alternative. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

 

I call cab and bed with frame....least whats good still after....

anyways joking aside, I agree just take you time and do it right, would hate to have you get there and while taking the truck home it get trashed...

 

we tried putting mine on a dally with a bobcat, lugs dug into the dally tires thought take two off the back, but made some 7foot pipe chains inside tied it to frame v shape and a pintle 7.3 idi 1988 made it home buddy freezing in back gas leak not running no brakes

 

You do realize this thread is over five years old, don't you?