Towing Question

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:05 pm

So would a 1990 Grand Wagoneer be too much to tow on a dolly behind a Libby for a 60 mile or so trip?

HoppedUpOnGoofballs · **Joined:** Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:36 pm **Posts:** 203

If you have an auto, I would think you should be fine since it is rated higher (with tow package anyways). Just keep OD off.. I could be wrong, though.

Then again, Ive pulled 40,000lbs with a stickshift.. :lol:

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:09 pm

Whats a Grand weigh? Can't be much more then a KJ can it? jerbacher towed his KJ with a Grand from Kent to my place in Toledo to install a new front diff, then back home no problems, so for only 60 miles should be OK , just take it slow and easy

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:12 pm

I have an 03 with the auto. I have a chance to get a 1990 Grand for free that has an expired inspection so I need to tow it.

Wikipedia says the Grand has a curb weight about 4500...so now I just have to convince the wifey... :roll:

HoppedUpOnGoofballs · **Joined:** Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:36 pm **Posts:** 203

You should be fine.. Like Tom whos not really named Tom said 'Take it slow and easy'..

Oh yeah, jump on that thing like a fat kid on cake..

offroadohio · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:42 pm

Should do it with no problems. I just towed 4800 pounds 300+ miles, with Od on and cruise at 80

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:36 pm

Should be fine as long as you take it slow. If there are any hills it will get pretty dang slow. Just let it slow down then shift it into 2nd till you get to the top of the hill.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:27 pm

Man I hate people with no patience...I contacted the guy...he said I was first in line, I contacted again and said I'd get it tomorrow, I don't hear anymore. Go back on craigslist and he removed the listings...email him...he gave it to someone else.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:21 pm

Pretty sure I would hunt him down..

jeremesh · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:50 pm

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

I have an 03 with the auto. I have a chance to get a 1990 Grand for free that has an expired inspection so I need to tow it.

Wikipedia says the Grand has a curb weight about 4500...so now I just have to convince the wifey... :roll:

Im pretty sure that towing that fre grand would destroy your KJ and your marriage!! Since I don't want that to happen and Im close enough to drive there you should let me take that free grand so as not to tempt you more...NO NO...don't thank me.. its a sacrifice but I am willing to make that sacrifice for a fellow LOST buddy.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:52 pm

jeremesh wrote:

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

I have an 03 with the auto. I have a chance to get a 1990 Grand for free that has an expired inspection so I need to tow it.

Wikipedia says the Grand has a curb weight about 4500...so now I just have to convince the wifey... :roll:

Im pretty sure that towing that fre grand would destroy your KJ and your marriage!! Since I don't want that to happen and Im close enough to drive there you should let me take that free grand so as not to tempt you more...NO NO...don't thank me.. its a sacrifice but I am willing to make that sacrifice for a fellow LOST buddy.

HaHa...wifey actually said yes...I contacted him within a few minutes and he already gave it away... :evil:

otherwise I gladly would have given you the info.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:59 pm

I hate that as well when someone more or less says yes it's yours and then next thing you know its gone.
Was dealing on a nice off road trailer last Saturday, sat up a time to pick it up Sunday morning, drive two and a half hours and get to the guys house and he says he's sorry but someone just happened to stop by that morning and he wanted it :twisted:

he did give me 5 bucks for gas :roll:

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