98 4door XJ converting to tag along Cherocamper
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I'm gutting a 98 XJ and removing the whole nose. Engine, trans , dash, front seat, etc.. Cutting the fender aprons off and adding a tongue to the front to tow behind my Xj for camping and such.
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Its a neat idea, but even witbout the engine, trans, tcase and front end its still going to be a heavy trailer. I suggest regearing your tow rig for sure.
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Well I've done all the math and am weighing everything as it comes out. When its done it should be around 2,200 lbs.
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Thats before you load it with camping gear and tools... and reenforce the front half for towing.
AN RV heating and cooling unit on top, with a small queit generator mounted up front would be awesome... Definately look at the Rving community for ideas when it comes to this.
I always liked this idea.. good luck and keep us posted.
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Thats before you load it with camping gear and tools... and reenforce the front half for towing.
AN RV heating and cooling unit on top, with a small queit generator mounted up front would be awesome... Definately look at the Rving community for ideas when it comes to this.
I always liked this idea.. good luck and keep us posted.
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would be and awesome idea to do. Lift it to match the tow rig and same paint, tires ect. You would always have spares then on a long trip haha
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Great pic!
But when I came up with this before, I figured that the tongue weight was going to be too much, and that in order for it to work, the rear axle would have to be moved forward.
But when I came up with this before, I figured that the tongue weight was going to be too much, and that in order for it to work, the rear axle would have to be moved forward.
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Nice. I can see what DJKnightmare is talking about. Looks like some serious tongue weight. I see one hell of a bastard-pack, and some gears in your future.
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Very much a concern.. Weight distribution hitch, Airbag leveling system and really good springs could help with that. I also recommend upgrading the Hitch, and mounting system to a higher rating as well.
Moving the axle foward would be ideal but way more work and trouble then it is worth if you ask me.
Lets see some progress pics.
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I'm going to put the tongue supports inside the unirails and reinforce them from the outside and along the firewall. My rigs is only lifted 3 inches running 31's and already regeared to tow around 5000 lbs