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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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So im going to be going to get a new engine thats four hours away...at this point I think im going to have to transport it with my xj. Will it fit in the back or no? How is the best way to transport it? I can take a trailer if need be. The engine is complete. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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I would take the trailer, a used tire or two if you have them and sit the motor on the tire/s and strap it down. Putting it in the back of the XJ would a pain if you ask me.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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Ya that's what I was leaning towards if im unable to get a hold of a truck.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Definitely trailer it. You might get it to fit in the back, but how would you get it in/out?
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99
Definitely trailer it. You might get it to fit in the back, but how would you get it in/out?

Very very carefully lol
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 07:23 AM
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By all means a trailer, if for no other reason than keeping it clean in the rear and that's the very least of them.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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Yeah!
Trailer or pickup!
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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If your jeep looks like mine throw it in the back. LOL

My jeep ain't no car. 8)
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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I'd trailer it, if not then try and place the engine as close behind you as possible to help spread the weight as they are heavy *****
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Try To get a hold of a trailer. Or rent a u haul or Home Depot truck. Keep the jeep happy. It's not worth transporting the engine. Jeep may not like it
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Try To get a hold of a trailer. Or rent a u haul or Home Depot truck. Keep the jeep happy. It's not worth transporting the engine. Jeep may not like it
Ive got a trailer that ill use...kinda wish I could get a hold of a smaller one...a ten foot trailer is kinda over kill for just an engine lol
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by acewingman89

Ive got a trailer that ill use...kinda wish I could get a hold of a smaller one...a ten foot trailer is kinda over kill for just an engine lol
You're jeep thanks you. Plus it'll be easier to use a huge tree or engine lift to get the engine around and not *** your jeep in the process to a great choice
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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Not to mention a way to secure it better on a trailer over inside the XJ.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
Not to mention a way to secure it better on a trailer over inside the XJ.
Ya im gonna take the trailer unless I can get a hold of a truck. Plus Taking a pallet and some 2x6 to make a brace for it and about 30 ratchet straps lol
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by acewingman89

Ya im gonna take the trailer unless I can get a hold of a truck. Plus Taking a pallet and some 2x6 to make a brace for it and about 30 ratchet straps lol
Very good sir. You deserve a beer after you get back home with the engine safely an the jeep is parked up
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