Tow rig.
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Year: 1997
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Engine: 4.0 HO
Tow rig.
So I am thinking about getting a dd/tow rig to pull my Cherokee. Anyone have recommendations on a vehicle? I'm thinking something in the $5000 range. Could I get another Xj? Would an Xj pull well?
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x2 on the Dodge Cummins, either a 2500 or 3500.
I'd go with a 2nd gen over 1st though. Electronics in the earlier ones suck in my experience.
Late 80s/early 90s Ford Diesels are worth looking at as well.
I'd go with a 2nd gen over 1st though. Electronics in the earlier ones suck in my experience.
Late 80s/early 90s Ford Diesels are worth looking at as well.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My dream tow rig is:
-80's Ford dump truck with the chassis stretched so that I could fit a crew cab on it and fit a 13 foot flatbed, back 3 feet on a hydraulic ram to help with loading angle
-toolboxes on each side under the bed/behind the side mounted fuel tanks
-dana 60 up front on recentered H1 24 bolt beadlocks and dana 80 out back with regular dually wheels on the inside and recentered 24 bolts on the outside
-37" Humvee tires
-12V Cummins with a 6 speed
-Rear power seat out of a fullsize chevy conversion van as the main front seat. Lays down into a queen size bed
I have put a bit of thought into this subject. Maybe one day when my money tree sprouts
-80's Ford dump truck with the chassis stretched so that I could fit a crew cab on it and fit a 13 foot flatbed, back 3 feet on a hydraulic ram to help with loading angle
-toolboxes on each side under the bed/behind the side mounted fuel tanks
-dana 60 up front on recentered H1 24 bolt beadlocks and dana 80 out back with regular dually wheels on the inside and recentered 24 bolts on the outside
-37" Humvee tires
-12V Cummins with a 6 speed
-Rear power seat out of a fullsize chevy conversion van as the main front seat. Lays down into a queen size bed
I have put a bit of thought into this subject. Maybe one day when my money tree sprouts
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Year: 1992
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Not to hijack this thread, but what is the tow limit on an XJ with a 4.0? Curious as to what my 92 can handle. It has 31s with stock gears.
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