Moving a dsm shell

[Alex1993tsi]

So my car has no engine in it and I gotta move it a few blocks my plan is to flat tow it.
The front axles are still in the hubs. Can I just remove them and put the tires on or will that possibly ruin my wheel bearings?
And if it will ruin them how do I move the car...take the axle all apart and leave the part that goes in the hub?

 

[pieceofcloth]

If you're using a flat tow, do nothing. if you're using the tow that lifts the front up, do nothing. You'll be fine. The wheel will spin with or without the axel. Wheel bearing will go bad from milage/wear /dirt/

 

[Alex1993tsi]

If you're using a flat tow, do nothing. if you're using the tow that lifts the front up, do nothing. You'll be fine. The wheel will spin with or without the axel. Wheel bearing will go bad from milage/wear /dirt/

Not a flatbed tow truck.
Like I'm gonna strap it behind my truck and tow it with a rope with someone driving the truck and I'm driving the talon.
I believe that is called flat towing but I could be wrong

 

[pieceofcloth]

You'll be fine bro, you can remove them so they dont drag or tie them up w a rope and allow them to spin. With or without your wheel bearings will be fine and it will not be affected

 

[DogWhistle]

You'll want to read this first:

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/wheel-bearing-shelf-life-new-precision-bearings-failed-from-pushing-the-car.522002/#post-153717571

 

[Mech Addict]

According to the FSM you shouldn’t even let the weight of the car rest on the wheels with the axle removed. That 150 ftlb keeps it all snug. For a few blocks you might be able to rig some coat hanger wire to hold up the trans-end of each halfshaft in a level alignment, where it can rotate with the wheels, thought it is a little risky if something gets out of position and the axles gets jammed against something. Your idea about disassembling the outer cv joint And only putting the stub end back (and torqued) should work great, but a lot more work. There are lots of videos on how to take them apart and put them back together. Just match mark the housing and cage and keep the balls in order.

 

[Mech Addict]

Obviously a flatbed tow is easier, but would cost something.

 

[Alex1993tsi]

Damm well I'll probably get a flat bed then or something like that

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

For a few blocks......I would suspend the CV's with some clothes hangers and drive very slow. My ex blew the back driveshaft outta my Blazer once so I had her tie the DS up with wire (a coat hanger I believe) and put it into 4 wheel drive and drive it SLOWLY home. Made it with no issues. DRIVE VERY SLOW...…..you are only going a FEW blocks.

 

[pieceofcloth]

Damm well I'll probably get a flat bed then or something like that

Nah bro you're good. Loose the fear and attack it. Your car isn't going blow up. Drive slow like 30-40. There will always be some one who tell you to be safe, but live a little and experience something first hand. Makes great memories

 

[Mech Addict]

Well, you now have a range of approached from which to select your preference. In the end, you're the one who will live with the consequences of your decision.