So I've been lookin for a way to tow my xj behind my wj to moab for labor day!
Uhaul wants $100 each way & I can't afford to drive it!
Anyone (in or near utah) that has a tow bar or car dolly to barrow or buy???
Or does anyone know of a cheap place for xj tow bars or dollys?
Any other sugestions would help greatly!!!
Thanks

 

www.craigslist.com

 

Ya I've been looking through all the local classifeilds for about a month! & was kinda hoping more for a home brewed tow bar idea!
Help me out I know u guys got more input then just a craigslist link!

 

So I checked out walmart & they have 1 that is rated for 5,000 lbs for $110!
Will this work cause I think the xj's weigh around 7,000?, correct me if I'm wrong!
Also it looks like it mounts to the front bumper is that safe cause the bumper is so weak?

 

if a xj weighs that much jeez your hawling fat chicks, lol our curb weight is 3,057 lb

 

Ya no fat chicks!!! Lol I didn't know they are that lite!

 

, as they say, get it lifted cuz fat chicks cant jump

 

I got me a winch now I just need 1 of those things that go on the front bumper!

 

K but for real the front bumper is kinda weak & only held on by 4 bolts do u think I can trust this?

 

its held on by six to the frame and 4 to the bumper, its 50/50 , my grandpa used to tow school buses with a bracket with 2 bolts and a bracket, the bolts where little 1/4 bolts and they never broke

so go for it

 

the safest idea would be a Tow dolly. Please do not use a tow bar for a long distance drive. the wj only weights like 800lbs more then an xj. your are asking for a serious scary situation anyway you chop it up. out of all the options, tow dolly would be the only way i would tow an xj with a wj. but personally i would never do it for long distance.

if you cant afford to do it right, then dont do it. dont put your life and others at risk.

 

I do agree car dolley is better

 

I've towed heavier! Plus its only from slc, ut to moab! I'll be fine but thanks for ur consern & info!!!

 

well, actually i was thinkin you were going alot further.. but one town to another eh... didnt realize you are in UT.

 

Ya its still a drive but its not too bad & its not that I don't have the money its just my MPG suck in the xj after I put the swampers on it!!!