Towing with a tow bar??

Jwill

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I have a 1970 Jeep CJ5 that has a heavy duty tow bar on the front. I need to tow the Jeep from Northern California to Idaho. I'm pulling it with a 1990 Suburban.<br />Since I've never towed with a tow bar what needs to be done? Just hitch it up and go or what?<br />The drive lines aren't hooked up so that won't be an issue. <br />Other than the lights issue do I just unlock the steering column and go?<br />Thanks
 

Boomyal

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Re: Towing with a tow bar??

If you have manual hubs, make sure you locktite the bolts. I had one loosen up, while towing, allowing the hub to engage and it nearly pulled me through the center divider before it let loose. Thought I was going to have a heart attack
 

JB

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Re: Towing with a tow bar??

I think this will fit in the Non-Boating Topics Forum, Jay.<br /><br />I will move it there.<br /><br />You will need to rig full tail, brake and turn lights on the Jeep.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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