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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stjeep XJ
going from atl to nash, but can not seem to find a car dolly and u haul is no help, they will not rent anything to any one that drives a ford explorer. so that is why I am thinking tow bar.
What year is the explorer?

Go back up there and tell them you're towing a Geo Metro on the dolly.

Don't tell them you're towing something similar in size.

Though, you really shouldn't be trying to tow that much with the Explorer unless it's a newer mode that can handle it. Needs trailer brakes FOR SURE.

Drive the Jeep to my house and leave it here.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2

I really like my modified 25 dollar WJ LCAs.
I bought mine cause I wanted to replace my LCAs (bent and rubbing) while stock, but I was planning on 4.5" lift in the future. IRO had the only products I could find that fit both heights and had a bend for clearance. I've always been satisfied both with their products and their service, so it was a no brainer in my case.

If he's at 2" now, I imagine he's likely to go higher in the future. The IRO LCAs would allow that without buying another part.

All that said, there's absolutely nothing wrong with WJ LCAs if they're appropriate for your application.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
What year is the explorer?

Go back up there and tell them you're towing a Geo Metro on the dolly.

Don't tell them you're towing something similar in size.

Though, you really shouldn't be trying to tow that much with the Explorer unless it's a newer mode that can handle it. Needs trailer brakes FOR SURE.

Drive the Jeep to my house and leave it here.
the explorer is an 01 with a v8 all wheel drive with a tow package installed. can tow up to 7500 lbs per the sites I have checked and the manual.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stjeep XJ
the explorer is an 01 with a v8 all wheel drive with a tow package installed. can tow up to 7500 lbs per the sites I have checked and the manual.
Hmm, just looked up the u-haul info and it said the dolly was not recommended. That's BS. A V8 Explorer is perfectly capable of towing a tiny car.

Did you go up there or call them? Tell them you're hauling a smart car!

Just give me the address, I'll go get the Jeep and keep it and you won't have to worry about it. I need another Jeep.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Hmm, just looked up the u-haul info and it said the dolly was not recommended. That's BS. A V8 Explorer is perfectly capable of towing a tiny car.

Did you go up there or call them? Tell them you're hauling a smart car!

Just give me the address, I'll go get the Jeep and keep it and you won't have to worry about it. I need another Jeep.

ok got the love penske truck, just called them back again and now have a call hauler. so we are going with them, thanks for your help. lol but then what am I going to get stuck in the mud if you have it..
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stjeep XJ
ok got the love penske truck, just called them back again and now have a call hauler. so we are going with them, thanks for your help. lol but then what am I going to get stuck in the mud if you have it..
Stay on the pavement. Make sure it has brakes and add a brake controller to the Explorer before you try to tow that far.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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So basically my front bumper brackets are torn and I'm looking for the best way to remove my bumper in order to install a new one. The only bolt I'm able to access is the one furthest to the right, the others are pretty much inaccessible. I was supposed to have the help of someone with the necessary tools (heating, cutting, etc) but it doesn't look like I'll be able to get his help.

What's my best plan here?

Old Sep 21, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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^
They will be accessible once you get a BFH and move that metal out of the way. What are you planning on afterwards?
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
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They will be accessible once you get a BFH and move that metal out of the way. What are you planning on afterwards?
Haha yeah well I guess that could be a solution, I'll give it a try but they seem pretty solid.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Cane
Haha yeah well I guess that could be a solution, I'll give it a try but they seem pretty solid.
They're not solid, lol. Couple hits with a BFH should bend 'em straight out.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Ok here's a simple one (probably).
Speedo and Tach will not be working, give them a good couple of thumps and they come back to life.
Causes? Solution? Driveway fix, or shop fix?

I love this forum, but searching anything out is next to impossible...too many threads come up. Wait is that really a bad thing?
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Hmm, just looked up the u-haul info and it said the dolly was not recommended. That's BS. A V8 Explorer is perfectly capable of towing a tiny car.

Did you go up there or call them? Tell them you're hauling a smart car!

Just give me the address, I'll go get the Jeep and keep it and you won't have to worry about it. I need another Jeep.
stupid Uhaul.
Theres a reason they dont get much bussiness for car hauling on the dollys. all they care about is their dollys condition.
I tried haulin a rango across town with a dodge 3500. they still wouldnt let me.
Lol Just give me the dolly! let me figure out how to get the power to move the damn thing!
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Hello and greetings,

I have a 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and I'm trying to find the front drivers side and passenger side doors vent glass handle locks if someone could help it would be greatly appreciated and there isn't many junk yards around me the ones that are here crush the cars so that option is out.can someone please help.
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by grenade668
Hello and greetings,

I have a 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and I'm trying to find the front drivers side and passenger side doors vent glass handle locks if someone could help it would be greatly appreciated and there isn't many junk yards around me the ones that are here crush the cars so that option is out.can someone please help.
Make cool custom ones. Lol. you could replace the doors with 97+ XJ doors so you dont even need vent windows.
Look on swap sights or CL. Ebay?
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ch45x7
Ok here's a simple one (probably).
Speedo and Tach will not be working, give them a good couple of thumps and they come back to life.
Causes? Solution? Driveway fix, or shop fix?

I love this forum, but searching anything out is next to impossible...too many threads come up. Wait is that really a bad thing?
1) For search use Google site search lots betta.

2) First try the self test, key "OFF" hold down trip reset button, switch ignition to "ON" (don't start it), release trip reset button. Make the cluster itself is OK. Then Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin 08-15-99 "cluster connector patch harness" (part numbers 05016261).



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