How much have you towed with your legacy

**Rushin** · #1: 08-30-2010, 09:57 AM

Wondering how much people towed with their LGts. It looks like factory rating is around 2700. But there are hitches that are rated at 4k. So i am wondering if an LGT can potentially tow 3500 on occasion?

**BAC5.2** · #2: 08-30-2010, 10:18 AM

Tow ratings aren't limited by the hitch, but by the suspension/brakes of the tow vehicle. There is more to it than that, but that's the "short answer".

What do you want to tow that weighs 3500 pounds, and for how long a distance?

**Rushin** · #3: 08-30-2010, 10:32 AM

Well, i have a Miata that if blows up at an event would need to be towed to my house. Depending on where the event is it could be 20miles or 200 miles.

I do have stiffer springs on the lgt, so that should help a bit?

**jedraz** · #4: 08-30-2010, 01:37 PM

I tow an 8 by 10 trailer with a 600 lb atv no problem, but I would not want to do too much more than that.

**HAMMER DOWN** · #5: 09-03-2010, 01:06 PM

Just some little thing,

**HAMMER DOWN** · #6: 09-03-2010, 01:08 PM

Today, back home around 1pm, LGT towed his 2002 Hyundai Elantra just fine. It was a 225 mile round trip. The Cobb sways, AVO end links & AVO +.50 Caster Adjustment Bushing system keep the GT in line.The STi 6MT made it a breeze to start off on the flats or hills. The close gear ratio keep the turbo nice & happy. Ran between 2700 rpms & 3500 rpms. Adaptive-One Brake Pads, did a awesame job of stopping. http://www.adaptive-1.com/

Mike

**shutterbc** · #7: 09-03-2010, 07:34 PM

Damn. That's some good towing. I see that it's riding on the rear springs a bit, did you bottom out on any bumps?

**HAMMER DOWN** · #8: 09-03-2010, 07:47 PM

No, from the back bumper to the concrete in front of the garage is over a 1ft up hill grade and I'm running a taller tire 215-55-17.

Mike

**Rushin** · #9: 09-04-2010, 06:04 AM

Dude, this is great.

**c-lo** · #**10:** 09-04-2010, 06:24 AM

I've been itching for a pop up. while I can't afford one yet I want this:

http://www.sylvansport.com/it/sylvansport-go

**vr4Legacy** · #**11:** 09-04-2010, 06:58 AM

so alas... aside from some suspension strain... towing with a turbo really isn't that bad a thing?

Any pics of hitch installs from rear, curious how much it sticks out, and how noticable it is. I've been tossing it around for a while now. I've had a 4x8 trailer for over a year now without a tow vehicle. The ex took the Jeep in the split and I kept the trailer lol.

**HAMMER DOWN** · #**12:** 09-04-2010, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vr4Legacy

so alas... aside from some suspension strain... towing with a turbo really isn't that bad a thing?

Any pics of hitch installs from rear, curious how much it sticks out, and how noticable it is. I've been tossing it around for a while now. I've had a 4x8 trailer for over a year now without a tow vehicle. The ex took the Jeep in the split and I kept the trailer lol.

No not a bad thing, it is more wear & tear on any vehicle. Here's a pic. Only stick out a little more then the exhaust tips.

Mike

**vr4Legacy** · #**13:** 09-04-2010, 08:37 AM

does'nt look too bad. thanks for the pics. I'm just curious but why don't other manufacturers make "out of sight" hitches like the magnum had??

I always thought it was a brilliant idea (ugly car to try to hide anything on

) but thought it was a good idea nonetheless.

Does anyone happen to have a spec sheet on the oem hitch? My father in-law owns a welding shop and I might see if we can figure out a design likt Mopar used....

**BAC5.2** · #**14:** 09-04-2010, 09:02 AM

Hammer Down, what other mods do you have? Why the STi 6MT swap?

**HAMMER DOWN** · #**15:** 09-04-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BAC5.2

Hammer Down, what other mods do you have? Why the STi 6MT swap?

In short I damaged the synchro between 3rd & 4th at the drag strip. STi 6MT is the strongest MT that Subaru make. Plus I get DCCD & front LSD.

Not many, The Cobb sways, AVO end links & AVO +.50 Caster Adjustment Bushing system keep the GT in line.The STi 6MT made it a breeze to start off on the flats or hills. The close gear ratio keep the turbo nice & happy. Ran between 2700 rpms & 3500 rpms. Adaptive-One Brake Pads, did a awesome job of stopping. http://www.adaptive-1.com/
On top of that, K&N drop in air filter, Cobb APv2 running stage1 93 oct. & lite weight wheels, about 14bls. ea.