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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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Towing my 300zx with Maxima

Can I safely tow my 1986 nissan 300zx with my 2002 Nissan Maxima? Thanks
Old Jun 27, 2015 | 12:53 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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I believe Maximum Maxima towing capacity is 1000lbs at best.
Old Jun 27, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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We all know those manufacturer towing recommendations are severely conservative. You can probably tow 10,000 with you max uphill in 110 degree heat with no problems.

DO IT!
Old Jun 28, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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I've towed an '04 Pathfinder, as well as a '99 Concorde.
It was for fairly short distances mind you, about 1-2 km. Both times later at night w/ virtually no traffic. I took it nice and easy, the car had no problem pulling.
I used the rear tow hooks; I know they're not designed for that, but as long as they're not rusty and you take it easy, a 300ZX shouldn't be a problem.

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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yellow_cake
I've towed an '04 Pathfinder, as well as a '99 Concorde. It was for fairly short distances mind you, about 1-2 km. Both times later at night w/ virtually no traffic. I took it nice and easy, the car had no problem pulling. I used the rear tow hooks; I know they're not designed for that, but as long as they're not rusty and you take it easy, a 300ZX shouldn't be a problem.
Yeah...what you describe are optimal conditions and very little distance. I could push those cars that far....seems to me the OP is talking about a lengthy distance.
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Originally Posted by yellow_cake
I've towed an '04 Pathfinder, as well as a '99 Concorde.
It was for fairly short distances mind you, about 1-2 km. Both times later at night w/ virtually no traffic. I took it nice and easy, the car had no problem pulling.
I used the rear tow hooks; I know they're not designed for that, but as long as they're not rusty and you take it easy, a 300ZX shouldn't be a problem.
well **** i pushed an Integra up a steep driveway once, but i wouldn't tow a car or push a car father than that, and I'm not saying what i did was smart either
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We all know those manufacturer towing recommendations are severely conservative. You can probably tow 10,000 with you max uphill in 110 degree heat with no problems.

DO IT!
This.
Old Jun 30, 2015 | 10:28 PM
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OP never came back after his initial post.

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