2014 jeep sahara as toad
We are looking at ordering a 2014 Jeep Sahara to be used as a towed vehicle. Any reviews of this car used in that capacity, would be appreciated.
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- Modern jeeps come in 3 types per style
Rear wheel drive (Need major work to make 'em towable)
Full time 4 wheel drive with electronic clutches and such (Forget it, no towing allowed)
4 wheel drive with MANUAL transfer case (Like jeeps of old) GO FOR IT all you need to tow these is
1: Tow system (Base plate tow bars)
2: Brake system (Ready brake,, ,comes with ready brute tow bar, Blue Ox auto-stop, US Gear Unified Brake Decelerator,, M&G, lots of options here)
3: Tail light system.. Diodes, add-a-lamp or tow light (magnetic like tow trucks use) - My dinghy is a 2003 Wrangler. Easy to pull and fun to drive. I wired the RV lights directly into the jeep so hookup is a breeze.
stardalo wrote:
My only other issue would be, is how my 03 Journey 36DL with a 330hp cat and Allison 3000 would handle the weight. Also, I wonder if i could attach straight to my d-rings on my bumper?
I'm pretty sure your DP could handle the weight, but I'll leave that answer to others who would have a better idea :W
A few of my buddies use their D-ring brackets with some custom adapters. I know poision spyder and few other will make custom brackets too.
Tow Bar D-Ring Adapter Bracket examplegone2dadesert wrote:
stardalo wrote:
GREAT JKUR! I have one also and am debating on towing it. where is the tw bar connections? I don't see them in the pic. thanks.
Thanks :)
If you look under the aluminum winch fairlead, you'll see the Currie Tow/skid plate. The two forks work great with the Blue Ox Adventa LX towbar. The Currie Tow/skid plate replaces the factory plastic guard under the front bumper.:W
My only other issue would be, is how my 03 Journey 36DL with a 330hp cat and Allison 3000 would handle the weight. Also, I wonder if i could attach straight to my d-rings on my bumper?stardalo wrote:
GREAT JKUR! I have one also and am debating on towing it. where is the tw bar connections? I don't see them in the pic. thanks.
Thanks :)
If you look under the aluminum winch fairlead, you'll see the Currie Tow/skid plate. The two forks work great with the Blue Ox Adventa LX towbar. The Currie Tow/skid plate replaces the factory plastic guard under the front bumper.:Wgone2dadesert wrote:
xctraveler wrote:
No running boards! They cost ground clearance.
It depends on the runnning boards, mine are Teraflex and my ground clearance is not affected. :C:E
GREAT JKUR! I have one also and am debating on towing it. where is the tw bar connections? I don't see them in the pic. thanks.JimM68 wrote:
4 door wranglers are big and heavy, 5000 pounds or more. Many gassers will be at or over there limit.
FWIW, they are much closer to 4,000lbs than 5,000. Just bought a 2013 4 door wrangler with a hardtop. It is saving me almost 2,000lbs compared to my Suburban.gone2dadesert wrote:
xctraveler wrote:
Hmm, looking at those they won't do a lot for 5'1" arthritic ladies.
My mother fits that description. I must admit that I feel funny parking in a handicap parking space (using her handicap placard) when we go grocery shopping or to one her many dr's appts. Luckily, my Jeep isn't my daily driver. :W
If\when I go to 37" tires (35" tires currently), I will have to carry a step ladder for her. :S
In my case I'm talking about my DW who also drives and this is our only vehicle beside the coach. No way to keep a second car as a full timer.xctraveler wrote:
Hmm, looking at those they won't do a lot for 5'1" arthritic ladies.
My mother fits that description. I must admit that I feel funny parking in a handicap parking space (using her handicap placard) when we go grocery shopping or to one her many dr's appts. Luckily, my Jeep isn't my daily driver. :W
If\when I go to 37" tires (35" tires currently), I will have to carry a step ladder for her. :Sgone2dadesert wrote:
xctraveler wrote:
No running boards! They cost ground clearance.
It depends on the runnning boards, mine are Teraflex and my ground clearance is not affected. :C:E
Hmm, looking at those they won't do a lot for 5'1" arthritic ladies. But they look nice :)
