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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 64kg, Dec 26, 2005.

  1. Dec 26, 2005
    64kg

    64kg New Member

    Quincy, Ill
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    I have seen threads with the best towing rig but what would be the least for towing. Flat towing a 67 CJ5 no more then 100 miles. Would a station wagon do it or sould it be atleast a small SUV?
     
    64kg, Dec 26, 2005
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  2. Dec 26, 2005
    Old Bill

    Old Bill Aggressively passive....

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    Methinks you will be hearing from Boyink soon! :D IIRC, he has a Caprice wagon that he flat towed his CJ6 with.

    FWIW, I trailer my CJ5 with my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 w/318. Leave it out of overdrive, and it's no trouble.....
     
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    Ppilotmike

    Ppilotmike old JEEPer

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    I flat tow mine with with my Nissan Frointer, towed it all the way from Ca when I moved to Mi. Mike
     
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    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I used to tow my CJ with a Ford Ranger, 4 cyl. I wouldn't have towed it long distance though.
     
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    64kg

    64kg New Member

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    My wagon is as long, weighs as much and engine is as big as my grand was, but are there any problems about the height since it is alot lower then my CJ?
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Worked great!

    My Jeep isn't lifted much - extended shackles and 32" tires.

    I think it's important to get the towbar as flat as possible though - I use a flipped 6" drawbar which lines up well with the towbar shackles I use:

    [​IMG]

    More pics >>
     
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    Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I towed my 78CJ-5 from Pa to Las Vages and back, with a 2005 ford V6 Freestar Minivan. No problems. Great trip.

    Jay
     
    Desert Runner, Dec 26, 2005
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