Towing auto transmission Jeep
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07-21-2007, 09:55
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Towing auto transmission Jeep
My last towd (Wrangler) went in a package deal when I sold my FC. I
have a line on a nice looking CJ7 at a good price to replace it. I have had several Jeeps, but all have been manual trans...this one is automatic. Anything different about towing an auto trans Jeep? Scott Forman 86 PT38 towd-less |
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07-21-2007, 11:01
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Towing auto transmission Jeep
Probably not, but just to get technical, there are now some two-wheel-drive
jeeps that are not towable, and I don't think that would include any CJ7. As long as it has a transfer case with neutral, you can tow it. Instructions for mine ('07 liberty) are: transmission in neutral, shift transfer to neutral, put transmission in drive or reverse and rev it to make sure transfer case is free, put transmission in park, engine off, key "on," parking brake off, drive away. There are even a few newer jeeps without steering locks, but mine is not one of them, hence still need key on. Don Bradner 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder" Eureka, CA On 7/21/2007 at 9:55 PM Scott Forman wrote: >My last towd (Wrangler) went in a package deal when I sold my FC. I >have a line on a nice looking CJ7 at a good price to replace it. I >have had several Jeeps, but all have been manual trans...this one is >automatic. Anything different about towing an auto trans Jeep? > >Scott Forman >86 PT38 >towd-less |
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07-21-2007, 13:18
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Towing auto transmission Jeep
Could not have said it better myself....as long as the vehicle has a
transfer case, with a Neutral Position, it can usually be towed. I towed a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4, a Dodge Durango 4X4, and now, a Jeep Wrangler (stick). I believe the only 4X4 that you should worry about towing are the ones with full-time four-wheel drive, and no neutral selectable transfer case. If all else fails, look in the owners manual...Jeep has always covered flat towing pretty clearly in their factory manuals. Kevin McKeown Yorba Linda, CA 1986 38' PT (For sale) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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07-21-2007, 16:11
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Hi Scott,
I have towed my last 2000 Jeep wrangler behind my BB with out a problem, it is an automatic, just put the transfer case in neutral and leave the shifter in park... Now I have an '06 rubicon that is stick behind the BB, same way, transfer case in neutral and the shifter in 2nd... HTH Sea Ya Larry NYC 84 35FCSB ----- Original Message ---- From: Scott Forman <sforman@...> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 5:55:10 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Towing auto transmission Jeep My last towd (Wrangler) went in a package deal when I sold my FC. I have a line on a nice looking CJ7 at a good price to replace it. I have had several Jeeps, but all have been manual trans...this one is automatic. Anything different about towing an auto trans Jeep? Scott Forman 86 PT38 towd-less <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} .bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} .MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} .replbq {margin:4;} --> ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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07-22-2007, 16:57
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Scott,
Not sure the year makes a difference. I towed a CJ7 (1976) for many years (20) ...Trans in Park, Transfrer Case in Nutural...all was good. Several years ago I added a full flooting rearend with Warn Lock Outs, just to keep more metal from turning; worked great. signatuere at end...gmail...looking for something betters... On 7/21/07, Scott Forman <sforman@...> wrote: > > My last towd (Wrangler) went in a package deal when I sold my FC. I > have a line on a nice looking CJ7 at a good price to replace it. I > have had several Jeeps, but all have been manual trans...this one is > automatic. Anything different about towing an auto trans Jeep? > > Scott Forman > 86 PT38 > towd-less > > > -- Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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