Who has tow rigs and should we have a section for them

[xj4life2]

If ya do please answer the poll and then post up what it is, trying to see if we have enough to warrant a separate section for tow rigs.

[4.3LXJ]

But I cannot vote twice. My tow rig is not for my jeep, just the all the wrecks the kid buys :D

[msmoorenburg]

Currently is a 05 Nissan Armada 4x4 also know as the troop transport

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130802_162244_340_zps1361bb42.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130802_162244_340_zps1361bb42.jpg.html)

[slvmart]

A 2005 F350 with a Bullet Proof Diesel Modified 6.0L. Mainly use it to tow a 5th wheel (camping) trailer.

[abebehrmann]

I don't have one but I sure would like to read and look at pictures of everyone's tow vehicles!

[Firemanray]

I would like a "tow rig / trailer" section. You got my vote!!


Here's how we've been doing it:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/Shilo1-11-14007_zpsa33112cc.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/firemanray21/media/Shilo1-11-14007_zpsa33112cc.jpg.html)

Now we have a long trailer:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/IMG_1023_zpsae3ef20e.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/firemanray21/media/IMG_1023_zpsae3ef20e.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

For now I have a tow rig, but nothing to tow behind it.. at the moment!!

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 (for now, hope to pick up the 2500/3500 CTD Ram that I want one day!!)

[OrangeXJ]

2007 Ford F150 XLT 6" lift

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture463_zpsa60513f5.jpg (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/GregKnowles/media/Picture463_zpsa60513f5.jpg.html)

Towing the 97 TJ

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture189.jpg (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/GregKnowles/media/Picture189.jpg.html)

In this picture it show's it being towed behind the 08 King Ranch F150 that some rat basterd stole

[cantab27]

I got a choice of three......

the grand

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_2832_zpsdf1820e5.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/SAM_2832_zpsdf1820e5.jpg.html)

or work utes


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/tow.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/tow.jpg.html)


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1823.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/westport%202012/SAM_1823.jpg.html)


prefer work utes as I don't have to pay the diesel bill ......:D

[nickyg]

Here's mine.

[nickyg]

OH!!! TOW RIG!!!! I thought you said toe ring.

[cantab27]

Here's mine.

dude ya got a tire missing

[93xj97347]

just picked up an 02 f150 for $1500. needs steering column and trailer to tow the jeep. ill post pics this weekend.

[XJ Wheeler]

Don't generally use it because the jeep is a dd, but we have used our work truck to haul it when evacuating and moving.

Its a 2010 3500hd crew, 2wd, gas, drw, with an 8' flatbed... and yes, that's a rental car hauler. Haven't bought one of those yet.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Our%20Other%20Autos/p20120111-230549-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2012-12-132302030-1.jpg





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[prcjeep]

Here's the usual tow rig, I now have a tow bar set up so I dont have to drag a 1500lbs(682kg) trailer around.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130101_154656_zps26b0b738.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130101_154656_zps26b0b738.jpg.html)

[prcjeep]

ohhh, Heres another pic, this was likely the cause of my "sagging" rear leafs
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/downsized_0505121815.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/downsized_0505121815.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Ha, 5000# waggy on the back of a 3500# XJ. Don't know why it is squatting. :confused:

[07Negative]

I'd like a Chevy Duramax. But can't afford it.

[Brasscatz]

:smiley-taunt002:

[slvmart]

Surprised you could steer that combo.

[bigjim350]

The ol straight 6 in the ford don't pull fast, but pulls anything I need it to.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/va7esy2e.jpg

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[ches30]

I have wondered if I could use an XJ as a tow rig once my current XJ reaches toy status?


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[4.3LXJ]

You can, but a good flexy off road suspension does not make for a good tow rig

[cheriokie]

Sorry no pics but I have an 04 Silverado 2500hd 4x4 w/ a 8.1 ltr V8 gasser. No lift and bfg at's

[EekGirl96]

I have a 94 Ford F350 7.3 International Dually

Tows like a dream

Heres it packed down with all of our quads and dirtbikes
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/AGarcia89/IMG_20131231_174102_741_zpsbb559b38.jpg (http://s954.photobucket.com/user/AGarcia89/media/IMG_20131231_174102_741_zpsbb559b38.jpg.html)

And just gotta throw in a pic of it and my Libby
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/AGarcia89/IMG_20140127_161925_789_zps4d802a71.jpg (http://s954.photobucket.com/user/AGarcia89/media/IMG_20140127_161925_789_zps4d802a71.jpg.html)

[Carves]

Need another choice in the poll .... Besides the tundra

Coz when I'm not using the XJ,

.... I'm using the little korean thing made of recycled mazda panels and a mitsubishi motor ... all held together by a factory fitted ford decal .. :D

[Rocco83]

I've got a '77 Chevy Custom 20 that I use to haul my toys around. Out of all the vehicles I've owned it is the only one that has never taken a crap on me. Gas and oil and it's good to go. 9mpg when empty coasting down a hill with wind to my back, 9mpg when going up a hill into the wind with 10k lbs. in tow. It is nothing if not consistent.

[EekGirl96]

Need another choice in the poll .... Besides the tundra

Coz when I'm not using the XJ,

.... I'm using the little korean thing made of recycled mazda panels and a mitsubishi motor ... all held together by a factory fitted ford decal .. :D

Im pretty sure that fits in the same category as the tundra....just as bad:smiley-taunt002:

[Rocco83]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/yne4ubyr.jpg

I believe the uglier the tow rig, the less likely someone is going to try to mess with it when you are off doing something fun.

Those aren't rust holes, they are brown crusty aerodynamic holes of awesomeness. Different colored bed - check, different colored wrong sized cap - check, radio and speakers removed - check, ball mount welded into the receiver so you have to bring a pipe wrench to change ball sizes the hard way - check, been passed down 3 generations - check. Fancy trucks pfft.

[Carves]

Im pretty sure that fits in the same category as the tundra....just as bad:smiley-taunt002:


:o:o


:mad:


:P


:D:D
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[xj4life2]

Need another choice in the poll .... Besides the tundra

Coz when I'm not using the XJ,

.... I'm using the little korean thing made of recycled mazda panels and a mitsubishi motor ... all held together by a factory fitted ford decal .. :D

Pics or it aint real, besides I gotta see this :smiley-taunt002:

[Carves]

Pics or it aint real, besides I gotta see this :smiley-taunt002:


LOL ...

Im using a stoopid tablet ... that I can hardly type on ... let alone get all techy and post pics .. ;);)

Just imagine a ford sold, copycat version, of a little Mazda B series Ute.

Probably some shots of it in my neglected build thread or somewhere.

[Rocco83]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/e7uruhej.jpg

Hope you aren't rocking a drop hitch on your tow rig :P

[prerunner1982]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/yne4ubyr.jpg

I believe the uglier the tow rig, the less likely someone is going to try to mess with it when you are off doing something fun.

Those aren't rust holes, they are brown crusty aerodynamic holes of awesomeness. Different colored bed - check, different colored wrong sized cap - check, radio and speakers removed - check, ball mount welded into the receiver so you have to bring a pipe wrench to change ball sizes the hard way - check, been passed down 3 generations - check. Fancy trucks pfft.

www.67-72Chevytrucks.com (large 73-87 Chevy/GMC truck forum as well) I am prerunner1982 over there as well. A good handful of us here are also prior Squarebody owners. 82 Chevy and 87 GMC myself.

[Rocco83]

Nice I will have to give it a gander. I'm debating on full restoring this one or selling it and picking up a 3/4 ton with 4x4 to throw a plow on. If I hadn't purchased my XJ and started throwing money into it I'd be working on the truck right now.

[prerunner1982]

I would really like to build a 4x4 with a Crewcab on a reg cab longbed chassis. By the time I get to it, I won't need the crewcab.....all the kids will be grown and gone. lol

[Rocco83]

Like most people with too many projects. I either have too much money and no time, or too much time and no money. I need to find a happy medium so I can get some of the projects crossed off the list.

[Firemanray]

Like most people with too many projects. I either have too much money and no time, or too much time and no money. I need to find a happy medium so I can get some of the projects crossed off the list.

Excuse me sir but you can't use those three words together, "to much money", that's an abomination of the english language. That is all.:smiley-scared003:

[Rocco83]

Just Empty Every Pocket. That is how the Jeep project game goes :P

[93xj97347]

got some pics of mine today before i pulled it to the shop. my new $1500 dollar toyhttp://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w562/brianself2586/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0007_zpslacbjsrg.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/brianself2586/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0007_zpslacbjsrg.jpg.html)
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w562/brianself2586/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpsf6tvesl9.jpg (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/brianself2586/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpsf6tvesl9.jpg.html)

[Rocco83]

I'd give it a like...if it wasn't ford :P

[93xj97347]

for $1500 and new locks im not gonna comlpain

[Rocco83]

Anything wrong with it?

[93xj97347]

keys were missing

[xj4life2]

I'd give it a like...if it wasn't ford :P

Ok enough Ford Bashing,
This is about tow rigs ,not brands or off road ability , lets stick to the basics please, If ya want a form to share info tech tips and towing tips this would be it if not well were done, your call

[Rocco83]

My bad, apparently I missed out on this forum being a sarcasm free zone.

[abebehrmann]

If we're going to start bashing brands, why aren't we bashing the company that got rid of all 4x4 solid front axles around the time I was born? *cough*GM*Cough*

[Basslicks]

What if your XJ is your tow rig? :xj-yellow:

[Silverfoot]

1999 Ford F150 5.4L

The trailer is one I borrowed from a friend.