acewingman89

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.

PUNISHER

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.

acewingman89

Ya that's what I was leaning towards if im unable to get a hold of a truck.

XJlimitedx99

Definitely trailer it. You might get it to fit in the back, but how would you get it in/out?

acewingman89

Very very carefully lol

Fred/N0AZZ

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.

Kingfisher

Yeah!
Trailer or pickup!

holycaveman

If your jeep looks like mine throw it in the back. LOL

My jeep ain't no car. 8)

Demonoid369

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 *****

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

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

sycoglitch

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

Fred/N0AZZ

Not to mention a way to secure it better on a trailer over inside the XJ.

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

sycoglitch

Very good sir. You deserve a beer after you get back home with the engine safely an the jeep is parked up