9:09 pm
May 4, 2004
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"Howdy" wrote: I may be missing something, but if you took out the rear driveshaft and just unlocked the front hubs couldn't you just put your auto in nuetral?
Yeah, if you did this you could do pretty much anything you want with the engine, trans & t-case. You could even leave the engine running, trans in reverse and t-case in 4-low. 
9:20 pm
"Justin" wrote: [quote="Bender"] Can you get a dolly that will safely hold onto 37s? Oh wait...safety isn't a concern. Just use bungee cords to hold the front wheels on the dolly.
I don't think I have seriously condoned unsafe towing since this thread was started. So yes, safety is a concern with me. I'm towing a $30k Jeep behind a expensive RV that doesn't belong to me. But, I never thought about useing bungee cords.............I might look into that.[Image Can Not Be Found]
I was acutally half serious (the first half). Can the tie down areas on most dollys fit a 37? They're typically used on a vehicle with much smaller tires. Is the "cup" that the tire sits in big enough to keep a 37 in place? Are the straps long enough? Maybe it's a non issue. I have no dolly experience, I was just trying to come up with things to check.
"FAM" wrote: You could even leave the engine running...
That would certainly help to maximize fuel usage. 😀
9:52 pm
January 12, 2007
Offline I have some 31" tires on wheels in case I need to run a smaller tire for a trailer or dolly. I figured I could put two 37"s in the back of the Jeep if I go that route. (smaller front tires for a dolly).
I also thought about if I break something that renders my Jeep unable to be flat towed or dollied, I could rent a u-haul trailer down south for $50 to tow the Jeep home.
10:23 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline "Justin" wrote: I have some 31" tires on wheels in case I need to run a smaller tire for a trailer or dolly. I figured I could put two 37"s in the back of the Jeep if I go that route. (smaller front tires for a dolly).
I also thought about if I break something that renders my Jeep unable to be flat towed or dollied, I could rent a u-haul trailer down south for $50 to tow the Jeep home.
Great plan with the dolly. I didn't think about the smaller tire idea! Also, Rob could toss the tires in his truck if he had to. Plus dolly's are cheap and don't have a mileage restriction!
10:36 pm
"Justin" wrote: (smaller front tires for a dolly).
Sweet...It would look like a dragster!
10:41 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline I was just poking around a bit regarding tow dollies. It seems they're generally meant for smaller lighter cars and may marginally have enough load capacity for a built up & armored Jeep. Width of the Jeep might be a problem too. Here's a link to U-Haul to get you started on the specs.
http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.aspx?e ... g-towdolly
10:44 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "Bender" wrote: [quote="Justin"] (smaller front tires for a dolly).
Sweet...It would look like a dragster!
Didn't Rob post some pictures of his Jeep with little front tires a while back?
11:06 pm
January 12, 2007
Offline "FAM" wrote: I was just poking around a bit regarding tow dollies. It seems they're generally meant for smaller lighter cars and may marginally have enough load capacity for a built up & armored Jeep. Width of the Jeep might be a problem too. Here's a link to U-Haul to get you started on the specs.
http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.aspx?e ... g-towdolly
Yeah, I saw the specs on the Uhaul web site but, I have found heavy duty dollies that are designed for bigger vehicles. (buddy has one that I could possibly borrow).
11:56 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline Just hope you don't break the rear end 😯
I used to wheel a lot. . .
12:22 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: Just hope you don't break the rear end 😯
Lock the steering wheel in straight and tow it backwards! If you have hubs there are no problems. If not, remove the front driveline.
12:33 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline "BKGM Jeepers" wrote:
Lock the steering wheel in straight and tow it backwards! If you have hubs there are no problems. If not, remove the front driveline.
I've never used a dolly. I didn't know that was possible
I used to wheel a lot. . .
12:33 am
May 4, 2004
Offline "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"]Just hope you don't break the rear end 😯
Lock the steering wheel in straight and tow it backwards! If you have hubs there are no problems. If not, remove the front driveline.
Apparently this too is arguable whether or not its a good idea. I have no personal comment since I've never used a tow dolly, but here's a short discussion of the idea.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fusea ... m#20949094
1:17 am
July 15, 2005
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: [quote="BKGM Jeepers"]
Lock the steering wheel in straight and tow it backwards! If you have hubs there are no problems. If not, remove the front driveline.
I've never used a dolly. I didn't know that was possible
According to you anything is possible. Just do it. Don't worry, Keane is in Grassvalley, so you won't be putting him in danger with your irresponsibility
JUST KIDDING 😀
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2:10 am
January 12, 2007
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: Just hope you don't break the rear end 😯
Like I said before, if it comes to something like that, I will just rent a trailer down there and tow the Jeep home. 8)
2:12 am
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July 10, 2003
Offline We can't even find an ice cream shop down there and you want to find a u-haul shop??? Good luck 
P.S...
You guys worry too much about breaking 😛
I used to wheel a lot. . .
2:20 am
January 12, 2007
Offline I will just live in the RV while I go to the nearest town with Uhaul rentals.
And John, I worry if I have nothing to worry about.
3:14 pm
"RobD" wrote: According to you anything is possible. Just do it. Don't worry, Keane is in Grassvalley, so you won't be putting him in danger with your irresponsibility
I have a very sensitive stomach. Your recklessness will cause me to worry resulting in extreme gas. Kelly will not be happy. You'd best skip a meeting or two until she cools down a bit.
6:13 pm
January 12, 2007
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: We can't even find an ice cream shop down there
Ice Cream will be in the freezer. 8)
Heck, we could bring a espresso machine for Rob to make his sissy la la drinks.
6:44 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline "Justin" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"]We can't even find an ice cream shop down there
Ice Cream will be in the freezer. 8)
Heck, we could bring a espresso machine for Rob to make his sissy la la drinks.
Ice cream and sissy-lattes...Rob may never leave
I used to wheel a lot. . .
7:45 pm
July 15, 2005
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: [quote="Justin"][quote="JohnDF"]We can't even find an ice cream shop down there
Ice Cream will be in the freezer. 8)
Heck, we could bring a espresso machine for Rob to make his sissy la la drinks.
Ice cream and sissy-lattes...Rob may never leave
Add in a foot massage after the day of wheeling, and I know I will never leave
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8:19 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline "RobD" wrote:
Add in a foot massage after the day of wheeling, and I know I will never leave
Better talk to Justin's buddy (we can call it part of his trail duties) because I aint touching your feet 😯 I bet your wife won't even touch your feet
I used to wheel a lot. . .
8:45 pm
"RobD" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"][quote="Justin"][quote="JohnDF"]We can't even find an ice cream shop down there
Ice Cream will be in the freezer. 8)
Heck, we could bring a espresso machine for Rob to make his sissy la la drinks.
Ice cream and sissy-lattes...Rob may never leave
Add in a foot massage after the day of wheeling, and I know I will never leave
Would you give a guy a foot massage?!
(Movie?)
9:11 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline "Bender" wrote:
(Movie?)
Don't get Rob started on his favorite movie. I wonder if Rob and Howdy watched it together?
I used to wheel a lot. . .
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