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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Can it be done? Both are v8's
just bought a new ZJ as a daily winter driver / summer toy hauler (couple atvs)
Just wondering if it would be possible to tow my trail rig with my DD rig
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Why?
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 03:47 AM
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Yes, it is possible but be aware of any damages it might cause to your DD.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nukinfuts29
Why?
why, b/c i dont have a truck to haul it, and if it worked why not?
I hauled the rig before with a z71, wish the trailer had breaks, would have made my life a lot easier
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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If it has the full time t-case it can be towed using either a tow bar with all 4 tires on the ground or on a trailer to prevent t-case damage. Or remove the front drive-shaft when lifting the front as on a tow dolly. T-case in Neutral, trans in Park when being towed, unless on a trailer.
If it has the 2WD t-case it can be towed using either a tow-bar, tow-dolly, or a trailer. The trailer adds extra weight though, which adds extra braking distance.
A trans cooler is highly recommended.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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Ya but why tow it? Can't you just drive it there?
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nukinfuts29
Ya but why tow it? Can't you just drive it there?
We go to Haspin Acres which is 2+ hours away and if something brakes while I'm there then I'm screwed if i drove it. Wheeling around my town of course I'll drive it, the long distance is what i was concerned about
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Oooooh well then that makes sense. Man I'm dumb.

That kind of diatance personally I would add a transmission cooler to the mix. Maybe upgrade the brakes
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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It already has a tranny cooler, is there a way to add a bigger one?
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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ya either piggy back a second smaller cooler or get one big *** 2 row alum one. check baxter auto parts if u got one where ur at... lol
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
ya either piggy back a second smaller cooler or get one big *** 2 row alum one. check baxter auto parts if u got one where ur at... lol
No, no baxter auto here lol
I'll look into something. Thanks
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Which ever brand you decide to go with get a plate and fin style. Not a tube and fin style.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HDA-678/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-70274/

Are two examples of good ones. When I do my trans build I am going with the B&M one.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Which ever brand you decide to go with get a plate and fin style. Not a tube and fin style.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HDA-678/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-70274/

Are two examples of good ones. When I do my trans build I am going with the B&M one.
Do you piggy back it or just replace it
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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i found this for ya...
http://www.vendio.com/stores/jmurf19...oduct%20Search
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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also these might help.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CCUQ8wIwAQ#

after i towed with a zj... i got a set of these to help

Last edited by odgreen; Nov 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM. Reason: forgot info...
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