Tow bar setup/idea
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stupid thing, i couldn't get it to rotate the face so the tabs would line up together. but you get the idea. its all 2x4 and 2x2. whatever thickness, i figure .125 is good enough, 1/4 if you want it to never break
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From: Louisiana
Thanks Alex.
I was thinking of putting the recievers facing down (for simplicity reasons), but that looks good, and could be more functional
I don't know if I could fit a 2x4 in the frame rails b/c of tow hooks (but I'll take some measurements tomorrow to try and find out what will work).
I guess 1/8" would work if I only use it for the tow bar like I was planning.
I should get a bunch of measurements this weekend, put a few ideas down, and post up.
I was thinking of putting the recievers facing down (for simplicity reasons), but that looks good, and could be more functional
I don't know if I could fit a 2x4 in the frame rails b/c of tow hooks (but I'll take some measurements tomorrow to try and find out what will work).
I guess 1/8" would work if I only use it for the tow bar like I was planning.
I should get a bunch of measurements this weekend, put a few ideas down, and post up.
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Don't have a trailer, and don't want to spend the money to buy one (just for the Bronco).
I already have a tow bar, and wanted to use it to pull the bronco instead of using a strap.
IF I put in on insurance under my dad's name, it'd probably only cost around $400 a year, but under my name, it'd be closer to $1,000 +.
So insurance would take all the money out the budget.
I would like to put it on insurance, but things would just get to expensive.... wear out the tires quick (spool, plus they're bias ply Iroks), it sucks gas ($4.00 a gallon hurts), plus I already pay for two vehicals to have insurance, another just isn't possible (with my low income).
Edit: It has nothing to do with making it look like a Jeep.
Got a question though....
When towing the truck, put the transmission in Park, and the transfer case in Neutral, and I'm good right...?
I already have a tow bar, and wanted to use it to pull the bronco instead of using a strap.
IF I put in on insurance under my dad's name, it'd probably only cost around $400 a year, but under my name, it'd be closer to $1,000 +.
So insurance would take all the money out the budget.
I would like to put it on insurance, but things would just get to expensive.... wear out the tires quick (spool, plus they're bias ply Iroks), it sucks gas ($4.00 a gallon hurts), plus I already pay for two vehicals to have insurance, another just isn't possible (with my low income).
Edit: It has nothing to do with making it look like a Jeep.
Got a question though....
When towing the truck, put the transmission in Park, and the transfer case in Neutral, and I'm good right...?
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From: Louisiana
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I've heard it both ways....
Tranny in neutral and t-case in neutral
or Tranny in park and tcase in neutral
I don't feel like pulling driveshafts either...
Trying to make this as simple as possible.
I've heard it both ways....
Tranny in neutral and t-case in neutral
or Tranny in park and tcase in neutral
I don't feel like pulling driveshafts either...
Trying to make this as simple as possible.
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i think it depends on what trans and tcase you have. i know the 4x4 rangers cant be towed without pullin rear shaft due to oiling problems in the tcase.
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From: Louisiana
C6 and NP205.
Should be good, I'd think...
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To push skyjacker body lift post down.
After taking some measurements, I'll have to rethink just about everything....
The horizontal crossmember between the frame rails will have to be mounted right behind my front tow hooks on the bottom of the frame.
Also, there is no easy way to mount a support arm on both sides from the bottom of the assembly to the frame.
Again, since this will only be used to tow the Bronco, what would ya'll think of mounting a support arm from the bottom/middle of the assebly to my passenger side axle?
After taking some measurements, I'll have to rethink just about everything....
The horizontal crossmember between the frame rails will have to be mounted right behind my front tow hooks on the bottom of the frame.
Also, there is no easy way to mount a support arm on both sides from the bottom of the assembly to the frame.
Again, since this will only be used to tow the Bronco, what would ya'll think of mounting a support arm from the bottom/middle of the assebly to my passenger side axle?
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Matt, something else to think about in your budget is the added wear of flat towing your bronco. Trailering it will save your tires, but flat towing it, you might as well drive it as you are already wearing the tires during the tow. Also, what happens if you have a bad break on the trail, say you do what I did last year, and end up ripping a whole knuckle off the truck? No way a flat tow will help you get it home, so that's where the trailer more than pays for itself.
Not putting your idea down, I just hate to see you put all this time and energy into the tow bar idea and find you still need a trailer later on.
Not putting your idea down, I just hate to see you put all this time and energy into the tow bar idea and find you still need a trailer later on.
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Believe me Karl.... I see all the down sides too
I'm just hoping I don't destroy something....
The good thing is most places I'd bring it to go play are owned by my friends, so IF I do break something I can leave it there until I can borrow someones trailer or fix it.
How did you rip a knuckle off?
I only do mud, so I'm hopeing worst case is a broken shaft and joint (or hub..either way, something I could have a spare for).
Until I get more money to do everything I want (D60, engine work, insurance or trailer) I'm hoping/praying to get by on the cheap this route.
What would you think of the support arm mounting to the axle...? (room is a major issue going back to the frame).
I'm just hoping I don't destroy something....
The good thing is most places I'd bring it to go play are owned by my friends, so IF I do break something I can leave it there until I can borrow someones trailer or fix it.
How did you rip a knuckle off?
I only do mud, so I'm hopeing worst case is a broken shaft and joint (or hub..either way, something I could have a spare for).
Until I get more money to do everything I want (D60, engine work, insurance or trailer) I'm hoping/praying to get by on the cheap this route.
What would you think of the support arm mounting to the axle...? (room is a major issue going back to the frame).