Show us your tow rig

[Brandon]

tell us what ya like/dislike about it and the specs- mileage, cost, what ya tow, etc..

I'll post mine:

























(don't have one yet ;) )

[AGGIECJ-7]

here is a pic of my "tow" vehicle and the jeep is in theback ground(it looks totally different now though).

it is an 86 F150 with the 302 and AOD automatic transmission. it has ~200K miles on it, 2WD, and 35's... it tows pretty good. not the best but definatly not the worst. i can tow the jeep on the trailer at around 65-70 no problem. the biggest problem i have had with it is the shitty 8.8. i have broken two carriers in it. i think that the breakage was caused by power breaking 35's(not real smart). i just swapped in a 9" and have 4.56's to put in.

it only cost me $3000 when i bought it 6 years ago. i get around 10-12 whn towing. i definatly would like another tow rig but it will do for now.


http://63.111.90.8/forum/upload/attachment.php?s=&postid=4057

[Jeepskickass]

'73 Chevy C20, 454, Turbo 400, 4.10 gears. The motor is pretty much stock, just a K&N, Accel HEI distributor, and 2.5 inch Flowmasters. AirLift airbags, and Rancho 9000s. 8.5 foot Elkhorn (Fleetwood) camper. Towing a homemade 16ft trailer.

With the camper, I get 6.5 to 8mpg. No camper its 7-8.5 mpg. Runs good, but it is getting tired. I will most likely rebuild the motor this summer.

This pic is about 5 years old, but here ya go:

[DRM]

Here's mine... 2000 SuperDuty, Crew Cab, 4x4, V10, auto, 4.30 gears, short bed.

That's my trailer behind it too - 16', 83" between the fenders, double axle, 5k axles, brakes on one.

http://www.tennessee4x4.com/toyota/images/dodge/dodge-01.jpg

[The Jerk]

87 f250, 460, c-6, t-case? if i could fix teh damen manifold from leaking it would be sweet, but it chugs in teh hills but holds its own on the flat stuff for as fast as i feel safe going. braking it does ok but i guess if i fixed teh rear wheel cylinders id be ok. it works for 3000 bucks i paid.

[tsm1mt]

Well, this WAS my tow-rig on Father's Day..

http://www.m4x4a.org/ImageGallery/album38/DCP_0004.sized.jpg

1974 International Harvester "200" series Travelette. Aka 4-door, 1Ton (9,000 GVWR), long-box. 166" WB, 2wd/IFS..

Straight. Gas 345V8, wide ratio T98, 4.30 gears in the IH Corporate rear end.

GREAT tow-rig. Doesn't care what's on the trailer, NO trailer sway.. captain's chairs up front, bench in the back.

$1000 and it was paid for, put new tires on it, tune-up, misc stuff..

I'll have had it home for a year on the 4th of July and I've loved every minute of it except for the last week.

Went to go to work Thursday morning and discovered the truck I'd searched for for a few years to finally find had been victimized by some drunk HIT-AND-RUN FAWK..

http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/scout/jpg/74tette/wreck_6_27_2002/DCP_0001sm.jpg

So today I was busy borrowing the front clip from my 1/2T 4x4 to put on the 4-door so I can take off in 2.5 weeks for Colorado, Moab, and Seattle... :( :(

:mad3:

[Brad]

Originally posted by Jeepskickass
'73 Chevy C20, 454, Turbo 400, 4.10 gears. The motor is pretty much stock, just a K&N, Accel HEI distributor, and 2.5 inch Flowmasters. AirLift airbags, and Rancho 9000s. 8.5 foot Elkhorn (Fleetwood) camper. Towing a homemade 16ft trailer.

With the camper, I get 6.5 to 8mpg. No camper its 7-8.5 mpg. Runs good, but it is getting tired. I will most likely rebuild the motor this summer.

This pic is about 5 years old, but here ya go:

looks about the same to me:D

[Overkiller]

Originally posted by tsm1mt
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http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/scout/jpg/74tette/wreck_6_27_2002/DCP_0001sm.jpg

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Holy shit!:eek: It must have taken a huge hit to do that to International sheet metal. Your saying whoever did that drove off? What were they driving a Tank? Bummer man that's a sweet tow rig.

[tail_lite]

My tow rig and everyday driver.....1997 Chev. Tahoe
:D

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by Overkiller


Holy shit!:eek: It must have taken a huge hit to do that to International sheet metal. Your saying whoever did that drove off? What were they driving a Tank? Bummer man that's a sweet tow rig.

Thanks.

Yeah, haven't figured out how the SOB lived.. he moved my 6,000lbs truck about 10' and pushed it up onto the curb..

I'm hoping he's got some cracked ribs at least.. :mad3:

[Tx4x4Fun]

Here's my old tow rig:
http://www.blackhummer.com/grafx/hummer/hummer_tow.jpg

But it sucked as a tow rig, so I moved up to this bad boy:
http://www.blackhummer.com/jeep/grafx/2002jamboree/ready_to_roll.jpg
It's a 1999.5 Ford F-350 PowerStroke CC SB

With my dad's jeep added to the trailer:
http://www.blackhummer.com/jeep/grafx/2002jamboree/ready_to_go_home1.jpg

[Ten_Bucks]

Damn, that is the first time that I've seen anyone use a Hummer as a tow rig. That is just too cool. I also like the Superduty, too.

[KS Toy]

2000 Ford Excursion Limited. Loaded with leather power everything, heated seats. The important stuff- V10, 4x4, Auto, 4:30 gears, Edelbrock shocks, air bags, Airaid intake. The BS-PIAA driving lights, CD player amps, subs etc. Super Duty Grill, Clear front corner lights.
18' trailer with dove tail.

FYI Toyota is for sale. (PM me if you have any questions.)

[Scouter]

1977 Chevy 454, 465, 205

[welndmn]

Here is mine.

91 F250 with a 460 2WD

I would like a 4x4, but don't have the $$
I would like a desiel but don't have the $$
but tossed in some 4:56 gears for the rear end, and it hauls ass
13-14 MPG on the street (my daily driver)
6-7 while towing
http://www.wt4wheeling.com/welndmn/images/bronco/markontrailer.jpg

[CSP]

Mine with a light load
'97 F250, PSD with 4" exhaust, propane injection, chip, modified air intake. Only dislike is the dent on the lower rear cab corner from running into a stack of roof trusses.:mad:
http://www.dana60.com/csp/Jeeptow.jpg

[BillaVista]

Some before and after pics of my Tow Rig...which will donate it's RCD60 to my buggy project. I'll swap my spare HPD44 into the tow beast.

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/billaVista/Tow_Rig/Dcp_4487.jpg

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/billaVista/Tow_Rig/Dcp_4565.jpg

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/billaVista/Tow_Rig/Dcp_4569.jpg

Amusing tale of its discovery and purchase at:

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/billaVista/Tow_Rig/Tow_Rig.htm

[Rudezuk]

01 Dodge 1500 Off Road....D70, D60 5.9L bla bla bla.....

but i tow my zuk with it....Going to switch down to some 38's cause i just started towing with it this year...make it a little easier on the tranny like that!

[RE:Todd]

Here's mine; 97, 454, Silverado.

I like diesel, my wife won't drive it.
I didn't want 4x4, until I got bogged down leaving the lakebed at JV :( .


10-12 MPG towing, 10 in town, 12-13 freeway.

[Chris Geiger]

I have two tow rigs now. For some places I use my 1983 McPheeters Establishment Motorhome. It's nice to camp in and has lots of room for food and parts. It's slow going up any kind of hill and only gets about 8 MPG. It's got a 460 Ford Motor.

I also have a 1996 Dodge Ram with the 5.9L motor. It pulls a lot fast and gets about 12 MPG with the trailer. I use this for day trips and as a daily driver to get to work.

http://www.allprooffroad.com/geiger/8213.jpg

[pitter]

Who had the lowered, white, short box extended cab chev on 20' dubs as a tow rig? that thing was sweet:eek:

[KS Toy]

Hey Lance...any chance of making this thread "sticky"? :D

[The Jerk]

Originally posted by pitter
Who had the lowered, white, short box extended cab chev on 20' dubs as a tow rig? that thing was sweet:eek: my friend jereme has that and indeed it is sweet! jiMMy

[AGGIECJ-7]

Originally posted by The Jerk
my friend jereme has that and indeed it is sweet! jiMMy


come on jiMMy....where are the PICS?!?!?!?!

[lt1yj]

'99 Crew Cab, 454, dual 3" exhaust, air raid intake, 6" lift, 35's

8-10 towing
10-11 around town
12-13 on highway

http://home.earthlink.net/~livesathome/images/tow_side.jpg

[scwafish]

Finally got one, 2000 Excursion XLT, V10, 4x4, all the power gee-gaws.

[fj40charles]

2000 Cummins 6 speed, 4x4, quad cab 3/4 ton truck.
D60 front/D80 rear axle with 3.54 limited slip, 241HD tcase.
I've got aftermarket injectors, 4" exhaust, and a major fueling box that is slipping the clutch right now. The truck dyno'd last time at 305 HP to the rear wheels and 670 ft/lbs of torque. I've not dyno'd with the latest fueling box, but I'm estimating at 360 HP and 900 ft/lbs at the rear wheels. I tow my FJ40 with it. I can pretty much leave people in the dust when I'm towing.
Charles

[camo]

here is my wifes.

i'll post mine when i find the pic :)

[camo]

:D

[jdjanda]

Originally posted by camo
here is my wifes.

i'll post mine when i find the pic :)

How is the Expo to tow with? I want to add bags and new shocks around then start towing the pig. I figure with the trailer and Scout I'll be up around 6,500 over the limit. I assume your setup is under that weight?

[bigNATE®]

'90 F-450 7.3 zf5 speed 161" wheelbase 4.10's and 12 mpg with any load

[unimogken]

This was my tow rig for about 5 days.

Later

Ken S

[Explorer]

2001 Dodge Ram - Cummins with a kick.
Performance enhancement module, DTT custom valve body in tranny. Mag Tech double deep tranny pan.

AM/FM/XM, 2m/70cm, 160-10m and GPS.

Self contained Weekender Lite camper. Dual batteries, solar charging.

Titan Class V hitch with a looong drawbar for our hitch ball.

Mileage:
21 without the camper.
15-18.5 with a loaded camper.
12-16 with the camper - trailer combo (trailer with rig on top is about 7500lbs.).

[J Bruce]

Bad picture - Kinda blurry (was taken from a buddy's rig on the highway). But it shows my tow rig, trailer, and Jeep.

I've got an Chev '02 K3500 Duramax/Allison. The trailer is a 10,000lb, 18' deck tandem axle (brakes on both) with a custom tounge. I had it extended to clear the 11' camper I also carry for extended trips.

Truck hauls the trailer and camper with ease. Passing lanes are still an option :D .

[InfantryYJ]

2002 F-250 Diesel 2WD auto, Firestone air bags. It gets 21mpg empty and 12-13 loaded down with the camper, trailer and Jeep. We've added monitors in the headrests for the kiddies in the back along with a DVD player and wireless headphones. It's really the wifes truck, I just get to drive it every now and then.

http://tellico.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/778377-truckncamper.JPG
http://tellico.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/763788-truck%20video.JPG

[sceep]

300hp turblow cummins, 9MPG, new flatbed, usueally towing my sceep, buddys toyota and dads XJ.

[Rudezuk]

First trip on the new trailer..........Sittin outside now!

[BigDan]

My 2 month old
02 Dodge Ram 25000 4X4 Quad Cab LB
HO Cummins Tubo Diesel
6 Speed NV5600
D60 Front
D80 Rear

[MT]

'01 F250 CC PS 4x4 XLT
Best truck I have ever purchased. I personally will never buy another gasser.

MT


http://yellowtj.homestead.com/files/towing.jpg

[Recurve]

98 burb K1500. Lotsa room, leather, TV/VCR or DVD CD and cassette. Loaded with everything. Got it for $16,500. Hate the 3.42's and 10 bolt. Still rides like a truck. Made the mistake of putting E rated tires on it 'cause I thought I needed them. Trailer is a Superior with brakes on one axle. The optimum position on the trailer makes me hafta hang the ramps like they are. Had to upgrade the safety chains 'cause the stock one were woefully inadequate. Despite the size of the tow rig it still translates alot of momentum back into the burb. Hafta tow in 3rd 'cause od just won't cut it. Don't have the funds for a 14 bolt sf with 3.73's yet. Would hafta change out the fron too. I'll hafta wait until I cream it.
http://home.earthlink.net/~klawlernc/burb.jpg

[utahjeepr]

1968 Kaiser-Jeep M-715 with 5.9L Cummins turbodiesel and NV4500HD:D

It runs 42" tall 11R22.5 tires on custom built wheels.

If my trail rig was as cool as my tow rig I'd be stylin'!

[ChadLloyd]

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/lloydc/tech/F350s.jpg

2001 F350 CC SB PSD 4x4. Just got it, absolutely love it! Now I gotta find a trailer, having a hard time finding a decent used one so far.....

[Dirty Harry]

Here is "ours". This is actually my father's but he lets me use it when I need to pull something. It is an 86 K-30 with a 453T Detroit Diesel and Allision transmission hooked up to a NP205 and Gear Vendors overdrive. Has a D60 in the front with 10 lug adapters and a Dana 80 in the back. Note the bling bling 19.5 Alcoas and photoshop'ed paint on the hood (the one piece hood is actually still primer). Weighs 8000 lbs and gets 13 mpg whether we are pulling or not.

[FrankenRover]

Here is my rig:
Chevy 3500 HD - 496/Allison/4.11/4x4 and a much needed 50 gallon aux. tank

Pulling a 34' gooseneck that weighs about 8000lbs, a D90 at about 4500lbs, and a 4-runner at about 3500 lbs.

Running at 75 on the interstate this combo gets about 6mpg. Running 65 it gets about 7-8. Truck gets about 10-11 mpg unladen. It has great power around town and on the highway unladen. I have 22000 miles on it since August of last year, and about 15000 of it is pulling a trailer.

I like the combo, but it really sucks down the gas. Gonna get a Ford SuperDuty PowerStroke next time (as the '03 Chevy HD is gonna have the hideous Avalanche front end).

Blister

[camo]

Originally posted by jdjanda


How is the Expo to tow with? I want to add bags and new shocks around then start towing the pig. I figure with the trailer and Scout I'll be up around 6,500 over the limit. I assume your setup is under that weight?

i towed my old camo rig over 11k miles in one year with the expedition. it has a 4" rancho lift with rs9000's and air bags. complete trailer weight was right at 7k pounds. it towes great. not as well as my f350 psd of course but it workes well and i would not hesitate to tow anywhere with it.

[Mr.N]

A friend of mine tows with a rig just like this. Yeah it's not mine but the pic is good.

http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/hemmt.jpg

[Two Dogs F..king]

I have a 1995 GMC z71 (I thought Off-road meant that it was made to take off-road? Damn thing has IFS!). All it has is a tonneau cover and bed-liner. Next summer I will have all the parts ready for the SFA conversion w/ d60 and 14ff. I tow my friend, Chadd's 78 Chevy K10 with it. You guys will like his rig when he's done w/ it.

I'll post pics of my truck when I get home. I don't have any up-to-date pics of Chadd's truck.

[Two Dogs F..king]

k...
http://www.freewebz.com/aquaman/June%2022%20My%20Truck/Front%20Driver.jpg
http://www.freewebz.com/aquaman/June%2022%20My%20Truck/Front.jpg
http://www.freewebz.com/aquaman/June%2022%20My%20Truck/Rear%20Driver.jpg
http://www.freewebz.com/aquaman/June%2022%20My%20Truck/Rear%20Passenger.jpg
http://www.freewebz.com/aquaman/June%2022%20My%20Truck/Rear.jpg

[AGGIECJ-7]

so what brand is that Red X truck???? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[Hayraker]

01 cummins

[TyTy]

Here is my truck, it is a 02' 2500 4x4 Cummins High Output 6 speed. It gets 13.8 mpg with 60/40 city/ highway miles. They are supposed to 'break in' at 10K or so.

I love the truck, love driving it. I do think that you really have to want a heavy duty vehicle to drive one of these Dodges, especially the 6 speed.

It has 4.10's, dont get them, get the 3.55's for mileage and RPM on the highway. I wish I had them.

[TyTy]

This is my brothers truck. 01' Ford PSD. He loves it and so do I.

I prefer my dodge cause I like the 6 speed, etc...

If you dont want a truck that shifts/ drives/ rides/ sounds/ etc.. like a big rig, dont get a dodge. Ford PSD is a great truck too. In my opinion not QUITE as heavy duty but probably a better choice for most folks.

[AGGIECJ-7]

dayum TY....havin problems getting the pictures to work or what?

i have gotten 5 emails saying that you have replied to this thread but you have only done so twice....you been deleating posts?:D

[TyTy]

Sowwry:(

Too big!

:D:D:D:D

[Insayn]

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4 with an 18 foot steel deck trailer.
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/30861a39/bc/My+Photos/__hr_Tow+rig.jpg?bcwtCV9A5UP7Sga1

[MattS]

My brother's truck and our trailer.

01 Ram 2500 cummins HO 6 speed. Power Edge Comp chip, bleed of valve, 4 inch exhaust, front leveling kit with 35's. Boost and EGT gauges. Need to get to the dyno but we are guessing about 350 hp 800 tq. :D
Trailer is a 28 foot gooseneck. Just got it today. :D

http://www.pirate4x4.net/mstevens/uploads/scott_truck1.jpg
http://www.pirate4x4.net/mstevens/uploads/trailer28.jpg

[Bones]

Originally posted by MattS
My brother's truck and our trailer.

01 Ram 2500 cummins HO 6 speed. Power Edge Comp chip, bleed of valve, 4 inch exhaust, front leveling kit with 35's. Boost and EGT gauges. Need to get to the dyno but we are guessing about 350 hp 800 tq. :D
Trailer is a 28 foot gooseneck. Just got it today. :D

Good lord I am sooooo jealous! That is a saweet setup! I'll be lucky to get a 1/2 ton next year..lol

[TTURokToy]

Here is mine. It's not much but its all i can afford only being 18 and starting college in the fall.

02' GMC sierra, 4.8l v8. gets 18mpg city/highway and about 13 towing. Tows my toy just fine and will work through college until i can afford a 1 ton.
then i will be getting a f350 PSD

here's a pic
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/5F/3C/10247263-8623-028001E0-.jpg

[offroadr35]

2k2 F250, PSD, 4x4, 6-speed, Lariat. The trailer is heavy duty i-beam construction, 16ft + 3ft dovetail, deck over wheels, with 2 7000lb axles (yes 7000 each!). I use a Jordan brake controller.

http://members.aol.com/offroadr3535/images/bronco%20on%20trailer%20001.jpg

[bwright]

Here's mine:
1999 Ford F350 XLT PSD 6psd DRW Std. Cab

http://photos.ford-diesel.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&thumb=1&stype=2&si=bwright

Got the tow rig, now I need a trail rig.

[Azrckcrawler]

Here's mine. Bought it because it fits in the garage with room to spare (yeah, that's it). Gets about 10-12 mpg towing, less if you go into triple digits. I love blowing people away at stoplights with the Zuk in tow, I'd guess I can still do 0-60 in 10 seconds, have to time it sometime :D FWIW it's a 2001, 3.73's, 4spd, supercharged 5.4L, puts out approx 385hp and 450 ft/lb of torque. It's stock for now other than a K&N.

http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2001/8-01lightning/DSCN5631.JPG

[AGGIECJ-7]

Originally posted by Azrckcrawler
Here's mine. Bought it because it fits in the garage with room to spare (yeah, that's it). Gets about 10-12 mpg towing, less if you go into triple digits. I love blowing people away at stoplights with the Zuk in tow, I'd guess I can still do 0-60 in 10 seconds, have to time it sometime :D FWIW it's a 2001, 3.73's, 4spd, supercharged 5.4L, puts out approx 385hp and 450 ft/lb of torque. It's stock for now other than a K&N.

http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/2001/8-01lightning/DSCN5631.JPG

i take it thats a lightning? how does the singlecab, short bed act while towing? does it get squirley at all?

[TyTy]

Originally posted by Azrckcrawler


We got stuck behind an overturned semi last december on the way to Las Cruces. It put us two hours behind and I had no clue where the trails were so we tried to make up the time by pushing it a little, hoping to get there before everyone pulled out of the meeting spot. Lets just say it can tow fine in triple digits :eek: I found the tongue weight is what determined how squirrley it would be. First time out I had the Zuk too far back on the trailer and it got squirrley at 65. I moved it two inches forward and it has been stable at every speed I have tried so far. The guy riding with me to Las Cruces was even amazed that he couldn't feel the trailer back there.


I would like to be the first to say that if you were towing a trailer in the tripple digits your an idiot and you should have your drivers license revoked. That is about the equivalent to playing Russian roulette and not spinning the chamber each pull of the trigger, eventually someone is gonna die. Let's just hope it is you and not the innocent family.

[MattS]

This really isn't the place for a flame war but I have to agree. Are you exceeding the 5,000 pound tow rating? I'm sure those trailer tires are not rated for those kind of speeds! :eek: :eek: If you want to be a Darwin award winner fine, just try not to take anyone else out in the process please.

Originally posted by TyTy
I would like to be the first to say that if you were towing a trailer in the tripple digits your an idiot and you should have your drivers license revoked. That is about the equivalent to playing Russian roulette and not spinning the chamber each pull of the trigger, eventually someone is gonna die. Let's just hope it is you and not the innocent family.

[EMIEVEL]

Some people have the ability to drive faster (and still be in control) than others do. Driving is just too much to comprehend for some, while it just comes natural for others. Just because you may not feel comfortable about it doesn't mean it's wrong.

A properly loaded trailer with brakes, behind an experienced, alert driver (even at 100mph) is probably safer than most driver/auto combinations out there. Chris is not a dumbass, I'm sure he doesn't whip his trailer through (any) Downtown area doing 100+ riding somebody's ass.

I, for one, tow at a very fast rate when on the open road. I also pay more attention. So, if you see either one of us on the road, "carry'n the mail", keep right and cheer us on! After all, someone has to win the Human Race, and we can't all live to be a 100!:smokin:

[offroadr35]

Originally posted by EMIEVEL
Some people have the ability to drive faster (and still be in control) than others do. Driving is just too much to comprehend for some, while it just comes natural for others. Just because you may not feel comfortable about it doesn't mean it's wrong.

A properly loaded trailer with brakes, behind an experienced, alert driver (even at 100mph) is probably safer than most driver/auto combinations out there. Chris is not a dumbass, I'm sure he doesn't whip his trailer through (any) Downtown area doing 100+ riding somebody's ass.

I, for one, tow at a very fast rate when on the open road. I also pay more attention. So, if you see either one of us on the road, "carry'n the mail", keep right and cheer us on! After all, someone has to win the Human Race, and we can't all live to be a 100!:smokin:

BULLSHIT!! I hate listening to people try to justify their absolutely rediculous behavior. It's not even a matter of the law, go do heroin for all i care, but you don't drive an already over burdoned truck that fast, then you're putting me and everyone else in danger. I don't care if you're michael schumacher, that is unacceptable. I hate traffic cops as much as the next person but i hope the next time you're goin over 100 with an overloaded rig they haul your ass off to jail :mad3:

-Steve

[Azrckcrawler]

Originally posted by EMIEVEL
Some people have the ability to drive faster (and still be in control) than others do. Driving is just too much to comprehend for some, while it just comes natural for others. Just because you may not feel comfortable about it doesn't mean it's wrong.

A properly loaded trailer with brakes, behind an experienced, alert driver (even at 100mph) is probably safer than most driver/auto combinations out there. Chris is not a dumbass, I'm sure he doesn't whip his trailer through (any) Downtown area doing 100+ riding somebody's ass.

I, for one, tow at a very fast rate when on the open road. I also pay more attention. So, if you see either one of us on the road, "carry'n the mail", keep right and cheer us on! After all, someone has to win the Human Race, and we can't all live to be a 100!:smokin:

Most of the time I am cruising along at 65 depite the 75mph speed limits. That was a one time deal, as I said we needed to meet up with the trip leaders or waste a long Sunday drive and not be able to wheel. I was worried about the trailer tires but all the ones I have lost I have had a lot of warnng (if you pay attention and check your mirrors like your suposed to). Since the freeway was closed for two hours the roads were clear and annoyingly straight with a slight uphill grade all the way from Tuscon to Las Cruces. Anyone who hasn't exceeded the posted speed limit in the last week by 25 mph is welcome to throw stones, the rest of you (I'd be willing to bet all of you) are in the same boat.

[EMIEVEL]

Originally posted by offroadr35


BULLSHIT!! I hate listening to people try to justify their absolutely rediculous behavior. It's not even a matter of the law, go do heroin for all i care, but you don't drive an already over burdoned truck that fast, then you're putting me and everyone else in danger. I don't care if you're michael schumacher, that is unacceptable. I hate traffic cops as much as the next person but i hope the next time you're goin over 100 with an overloaded rig they haul your ass off to jail :mad3:

-Steve

Dude, don't go road rage on me :mad: ! I would never drive an overloaded vehicle at 100mph, 85 is scary enough!

Lighten up a little, besides, I'd kick Schumacher's ass in a trailer race! You can't expect him go from all that technology to a trailer towing rig. He probably doesn't even remember how to drive without traction control - he'd spin out in the first turn! :D

I don't want an arguement, I believe we should not drive past our own capabilities and/or line of sight.

[Azrckcrawler]

Originally posted by MattS
This really isn't the place for a flame war but I have to agree. Are you exceeding the 5,000 pound tow rating?




Zuk was roughly 2400-2600lbs, trailer is custom 12 ft (standard is 16) so it is a couple hundred pounds lighter than normal, I'd guess right around 1200-1400lbs. One otehr cool reason I bought this truck: they used the brakes from the Excursion on the Lightnings, an Excursion weighs 8600lbs, Lightning 4670lbs. So without my trailer brakes I am pretty close to what an Excursion weighs if you add the trailer and Zuk, with my trailer brakes it stops better than my old Nissan.

[EMIEVEL]

Originally posted by offroadr35
2k2 F250, PSD, 4x4, 6-speed, Lariat. The trailer is heavy duty i-beam construction, 16ft + 3ft dovetail, deck over wheels, with 2 7000lb axles (yes 7000 each!). I use a Jordan brake controller.

http://members.aol.com/offroadr3535/images/bronco%20on%20trailer%20001.jpg

Speaking of overloading, you need a commercial license (class A in fact) to operate that combination in the lovely state of California! (if you have one go ahead and flame me!) Also, do you feel right about driving 55 mph while some young punk ass gets to do 70 before they even get a true license? It's all about experience, control, and common sense. I don't want to hurt anyone either, I speed when conditions are right.

[AGGIECJ-7]

Originally posted by EMIEVEL


Speaking of overloading, you need a commercial license (class A in fact) to operate that combination in the lovely state of California! (if you have one go ahead and flame me!) Also, do you feel right about driving 55 mph while some young punk ass gets to do 70 before they even get a true license? It's all about experience, control, and common sense. I don't want to hurt anyone either, I speed when conditions are right.

why onearth would he need a Comercioal drivers liscens....much less a class A liscens for his truck and trailer combo? in texas, you dont have to have a CDL unless your above 25,000 total weight, hauling more then 15 people, or a few other things. that is just a normal truck and trailer.

[EMIEVEL]

Originally posted by AGGIECJ-7


why onearth would he need a Comercioal drivers liscens....much less a class A liscens for his truck and trailer combo? in texas, you dont have to have a CDL unless your above 25,000 total weight, hauling more then 15 people, or a few other things. that is just a normal truck and trailer.

If your trailer's GVWR is above 10,000 pounds, you need a commercial license...in any state. The only exception is if the trailer in question is an RV trailer.

[AGGIECJ-7]

ok but i dont think that his trailer weighs in at over 10k....i have a CDL but thats because i drive busses for Texas A&M University.

[Two Dogs F..king]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid25/p421c209d79dd0701270af41e819181ca/fd86568d.jpg
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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid25/p321287cad98308b6666533009fbedc25/fd86569d.jpg
I hope it works this time.

5.7L 350 v8, 3.73 gears, tow package. I think I might get 14sf, and also might get 4.10 gears. I will have to see how it pulls before I change gears.

[BBurris]

Originally posted by EMIEVEL


If your trailer's GVWR is above 10,000 pounds, you need a commercial license...in any state. The only exception is if the trailer in question is an RV trailer.

not quite the whole story...Texas law states that "Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles towed exceeds 10,000 pounds."
That translates to the total weight must be over 26001 lbs, AND either the vehicle towing or vehicle being towed (a trailer in this case) must have a GVWR of more than 10000 lbs.

Also, you must have a CDL if you are driving "...any vehicle designed to transport 24 passengers or more, including the driver." AGGIECJ-7...ya fool :flipoff2:


Not sure if this carries over nationwide, but I know TX law because I live and drive here.

[EMIEVEL]

Yeah, I looked up the trailer wieght issue, and your right, it applies to CA. I wrote some other laws in another thread "towing two rigs at once", I pulled these outta the book for CA.

[yager]

http://www.yager.net/zukin/new/truck-in-street.jpg

01' 2wd, psd, 3.73 auto, cruise, just over 29k since last august, bone stock, only change the oil and filters

Tow a 2500# zuke on a 1000# trailer
towing ave. 14-16 mpg ~70mph
unloaded/ no trailer ~17-18 dd miles
unloaded/ no trailer ~18-20 highway miles

It gets the job done....

[ChiefSlapaHo]

Here is my TowSlut..

within a month the 401/T18 will be in it and will pull with the best of them :eek:

I'm all about keeping it Jeep :D

[70~K5]

Not the weight of the combo, just the weight ratings of them. BTW my friends '96 Dodge 1 ton dually has a GVWR of 11,000 by it's self. And the one trailer you're talking about has 2 count them 2 7,000 axles so that trailer could be rated for 14,000 GVWR. Some people get confused between what their combo weights and what it's rated for too. And for those of us in Kalifornia, 30 years ago when I first got my Class 1 license, you needed one to pull a trailer that weighted more than 6,000 pounds except a camping trailer. Also in Kal. if you are caught driving a certian mph above the limit it becomes reckless driving not just speeding. And the MAX speed limit for any vech pulling a trailer is 55. So if the cop wants to be a prick you'll get more ticket than you thought you would. And that ticket stays on your license longer too. Just like a DUI does.

Originally posted by BurrRabbit97


not quite the whole story...Texas law states that "Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles towed exceeds 10,000 pounds."
That translates to the total weight must be over 26001 lbs, AND either the vehicle towing or vehicle being towed (a trailer in this case) must have a GVWR of more than 10000 lbs.

Also, you must have a CDL if you are driving "...any vehicle designed to transport 24 passengers or more, including the driver." AGGIECJ-7...ya fool :flipoff2:


Not sure if this carries over nationwide, but I know TX law because I live and drive here.

[BBurris]

Originally posted by 70~K5
Not the weight of the combo, just the weight ratings of them. BTW my friends '96 Dodge 1 ton dually has a GVWR of 11,000 by it's self. And the one trailer you're talking about has 2 count them 2 7,000 axles so that trailer could be rated for 14,000 GVWR. Some people get confused between what their combo weights and what it's rated for too. And for those of us in Kalifornia, 30 years ago when I first got my Class 1 license, you needed one to pull a trailer that weighted more than 6,000 pounds except a camping trailer. Also in Kal. if you are caught driving a certian mph above the limit it becomes reckless driving not just speeding. And the MAX speed limit for any vech pulling a trailer is 55. So if the cop wants to be a prick you'll get more ticket than you thought you would. And that ticket stays on your license longer too. Just like a DUI does.



I didn't say weight of the combo...read the quote you included in your own post...I specified GVWR where I meant GVWR and vehicle weight where I meant vehicle weight...as for the reckless driving offense, I think that may be nation-wide, you have to be going over 25 mph over the speed limit here in Texas, so that would be 96 or more in a 70...also, when you're pulling a trailer with a truck, your speed limit is the same as with no trailer, so 70 mph on the highway either way...55 mph is only for 18-wheelers, and they rarely get pulled over for that...those laws are mostly for cali...I think you guys are under a lot more laws than the rest of the nation, but Cali residents probably know that

[70~K5]

BurrRabbit97 You did. but a lot of posts here talk about the weight they're sitting at when the cop will look at CGVWR. And the rest I was talking about Kali's laws which suck. Also in Kali any vech. pulling a trailer is restricted to the right lane on any road of 3 lane in one direction or less unless passing then you're allowed to move over one lane only. I see cars/ pickups pulling trailer all the time in the Hammer lane. Again if a cop wants to pull you over, you just gave him all the reson he needs. The average person doesn't have a clue of all the laws they're breaking when driving around pulling thier car/ boat/ etc trailer. And if you're right about it being 25 mph over for reckless then in Kali that would be only 80 mph. I see people doing this all the time going down I-5 pulling a 4x4 or boat on a trailer. And on your statement about not needing a CDL in Texas, that may be. But get caught doing that in Kali, and you're trailer will be towed unless someone with you has a CDL to drive the combo away. A friend of mine got a good gig moving bobcats for a landscaping company after their employees got busted for this. Again the law is diferent in Kalifornia than Texas. Also in kali if you have a flatbed or a service body on a pickup instead of the normal pickup box you're required to go thru the DOT scales just like a big rig truck. Just another sucky Kali law again.

[AGGIECJ-7]

i just started a CDL thread in this forum....we can continue the discussion of them there....

[ChevotaSS]

whoever is whining about people towing at 100mph is just mad that their own rigs cant tow that fast. why else would i buy a turbo deisel over a gas motor. my ford can tow my 25ft car hauler at 85-90 all day.. drives like a dream.. i spend the money for comfort. im not gonna sit in the granny lane all day because its the "safe" thing to do. wheeling isnt safe and you all still do it.

[MattS]

Originally posted by ChevotaSS
whoever is whining about people towing at 100mph is just mad that their own rigs cant tow that fast. why else would i buy a turbo deisel over a gas motor. my ford can tow my 25ft car hauler at 85-90 all day.. drives like a dream.. i spend the money for comfort. im not gonna sit in the granny lane all day because its the "safe" thing to do. wheeling isnt safe and you all still do it.

All speeding while towing comments can be put here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68597

And if you would like to line your Ford up next to the Cummins I pull with be my guest. I hope you like tail lights cause that is all you will be looking at. In the next couple of months I will have Dyno numbers to back up the smack. :D

[thereverend]

BEAUTIFUL setup MattS, Congrats

Hayraker, what are the specs on that gooseneck, looks like a nice low deck.

[Tan Wheeler No Mo]

this is mine

[RustoleumWhite]

here is my current, my future, and my trailer....

http://tigger.tmcom.com/~marka/Temp/travelette,%20tow2-edit.jpg

'78 GMC, 3/4T, 4x4, Camper Special, 350/400 that gets the job done, nothing special, 4" lift I put on in my stupid youth, and never could afford tires :D (the rims and tires on it in the pic were recent acquisitions, the tires were junk, but the rims were cool... ended up selling them shortly after for more than I bought them for ;) ) Been a good truck, my dad's owned it since it was new.

New rig is a '72 International Travelette 1310. Crew Cab, Short Box, 1-ton.

2wd for now... will be 4wd. 4.88 D70 Powerlok, 727 auto, will soon have a 5-speed OD tranny, till I regear and go to the 5-speed direct, better gear spacing for towing.


Trailer is a Custom built 20' unit I got a killer deal on. Only 3500# axles, but I will upgrade some day. All rectangular tube so its light and strong. Tows killer.

Both the t-lette and the trailer have changed a bit since that pic (me bringing it home). Trucks got new rims and tires (VAST improvement in its appearance) and the rear springs were rebuilt (one leaf was tweaked) and the bed has been primed. It gets a custom paint job soon....

The aluminum box on the front of the trailer was removed (its for sale, anyone want it?? make me an offer). It was great, but with a truck on the deck, the balance was just wrong. The front 1/2 of the trailer has been repainted.... it will match the t-lette when it is painted <g>

[That Mick]

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite

'
New rig is a '72 International Travelette 1310. Crew Cab, Short Box, 1-ton.

2wd for now... will be 4wd. 4.88 D70 Powerlok, 727 auto,

Mark, only a D70 rear??? I thought all 1310s had the RA-15???

Or did you mean the front was a D70?

Matt

[RustoleumWhite]

Originally posted by The Mick


Mark, only a D70 rear??? I thought all 1310s had the RA-15???

Or did you mean the front was a D70?

Matt

only!!?!? :D


nope, the rears a D70, not an IH Corprate, even says "70" on it.

they seem to put what ever they (or the customer wanted)... nothing wrong with a 70... I sounds like its comprable to the RA-20....... from what I've gathered...


parts are eaier to come by as well


no front D70 :( will be getting a D44, cause they are cheap, with work fine and can't justify a $1000+ D60 for my tow rig... would rather put one in the trail rig :flipoff2:

[That Mick]

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite


only!!?!? :D


nope, the rears a D70, not an IH Corprate, even says "70" on it.

they seem to put what ever they (or the customer wanted)... nothing wrong with a 70... I sounds like its comprable to the RA-20....... from what I've gathered...


parts are eaier to come by as well


no front D70 :( will be getting a D44, cause they are cheap, with work fine and can't justify a $1000+ D60 for my tow rig... would rather put one in the trail rig :flipoff2:

A RA-15 is would be the rough equivilant of a D80 (12.25 inch ring gear) . A RA-20, IIRC, is the code for the light duty Loadstar rears (15ish inch ring.).
Parts are easier for the RA series, you just have to look at truck shops and 'yards, not automotive.

I missed the 2wd part ealier.
I WOULD NOT use a 44 front.
Mandera's T-ette has a front axle weight within 200 lbs of a maxed out D44. Either pony up for the 60, or look around for a 70.
The 60 would be a better choice, dick brakes and such. Using a 70 center section w/ Chevy outer stuff would be cool, but $$$
It would be BOMBed up and bomb proof, though.

[slider]

WOW...is this thread still going...does it ever end???

"when I'm not in the mud, I'm in the water"

Don't ask about MPG...on either machine...it makes me cringe!!!

From Slider:

[Hayraker]

Originally posted by thereverend


Hayraker, what are the specs on that gooseneck, looks like a nice low deck.

20' Fleetneck, made by Diamond C Trailers, 84" wide

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite

they seem to put what ever they (or the customer wanted)... nothing wrong with a 70... I sounds like its comprable to the RA-20....... from what I've gathered...


RA-15 and Dana 70 were both 7,500lbs rear axle offerings.

You got a Dana 70 if you wanted a LS, you got the somewhat beefier RA-15 if you wanted open (or a NoSpin).

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by The Mick

A RA-15 is would be the rough equivilant of a D80 (12.25 inch ring gear) .


D70 has a 10.5" Ring Gear, RA-15 is 11" with a 1 3/8" pinion diameter, vs. 1.25" for the '70.

RA-20 is the same as an RA-15, just heavier spindles/bearings - they list it as a 10,000lbs capacity, with the same gear ratios, though the "tall" 4.30s weren't offered in the RA-20.


I WOULD NOT use a 44 front.
Mandera's T-ette has a front axle weight within 200 lbs of a maxed out D44. Either pony up for the 60, or look around for a 70.

On my recent trip to Colorado, I was over 3800lbs on the front end, with the whole truck n' trailer down to 14,380lbs on the scales before taking on fuel. I'll try to get the weight slip out of the glovebox later and send you two the details.

Dana 44 isn't rated for more than 3600lbs.. and I'm not into smoking wheel-bearings on a rapid basis, and I really dig the bigger brakes a 60 (and my stock A-arm coil front) offers.

FWIW, IH lists their HD D44 as 3500lbs, with the D70 listed at 4,000lbs.

[That Mick]

Opps.

I stand corrected.

I couldn't remember which way you were on the wieght +-200 lbs.

The -20 was available in the loadstars, though. light order 1600s.

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by The Mick
Opps.

I stand corrected.

I couldn't remember which way you were on the wieght +-200 lbs.

The -20 was available in the loadstars, though. light order 1600s.

I'm 300-400lbs OVER loaded down like I was.. though EMPTY I'm a few hundred pounds UNDER a '44 rating.

And I still had room to haul a few more motors in the bed.. :D

[The Jerk]

Originally posted by ChevotaSS
whoever is whining about people towing at 100mph is just mad that their own rigs cant tow that fast. why else would i buy a turbo deisel over a gas motor. my ford can tow my 25ft car hauler at 85-90 all day.. drives like a dream.. i spend the money for comfort. im not gonna sit in the granny lane all day because its the "safe" thing to do. wheeling isnt safe and you all still do it. you pay to play as they say, im sure your 30,000 dollar tow rig gets u there faster than my 3,000 dollar one but all in all it gets me there where i can then wheel cirlces around most people. there is always a saftey concern whiel towing. but its teh lack of safeness while going fast that kills, if its ment to haul big loads fast then do it, but you wont see me going faster than i shoul db going saftly just get tehre faster. i just leave a day earlier or something, jiMMy

[Travis Waldher]

Originally posted by tsm1mt



Dana 44 isn't rated for more than 3600lbs.. and I'm not into smoking wheel-bearings on a rapid basis, and I really dig the bigger brakes a 60 (and my stock A-arm coil front) offers.



Dodge's Front D44 at least 1994 and on are rated for 3,850lbs.

[postal]

My Heep gets towed by my '93 Dodge/Cummins W250 LE club cab. The Cummins is BOMBed and runs through a 5 spd, NP205, 60 front and 70 rear. It tows a 30 ft. gooseneck that has a camper up front and then 19 ft left for Heep, dirt bike, 4 wheeler and generator. The whole combo grosses about 18,500 lbs. Mileage is great for a 6,500 lb. truck. I love being able to have a real truck to drive the 60 mile round trip daily without going broke on gas. Empty, the truck gets 18-19 mpg, the worst tank towing was 13 mpg. These numbers are roughly double what a big block gas rig would get. 12 valve Cummins is the way to go IMO. Easy power upgrades, best mileage. I've always been a Chevy man, but took a leap in buying the Dodge for the Cummins. I love this truck.

I also like those old IH 4 drs. All they need is a Cummins transplant...:D

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by postal

I also like those old IH 4 drs. All they
need is a Cummins transplant...:D

Cummins? I've seen a couple.. but if I had my way, I'd PowerStroke (well, not really, I'd use the pre-PowerStroke 7.3 IDI or 444 IDI motor with less computer "stuff" to deal with - then Turbo/Intercool it) it.
But since I didn't have the cash lying around to just buy a rebuilt 7.3 outright, I'm building something I know - a gasser.

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by twaldher


Dodge's Front D44 at least 1994 and on are rated for 3,850lbs.

Thanks, Travis, that's good to know.

I wonder what's "special" about them that allows for the uprating over the older straight axle '44s..

[postal]

I suppose you want to keep that IH/Navistar family thing going. I understand, but no V8 diesel for me, thanks. I'll stick with the reliable, simple, kick-butt torque of the inline Cummins.

[tsm1mt]

Originally posted by postal
I suppose you want to keep that IH/Navistar family thing going. I understand, but no V8 diesel for me, thanks. I'll stick with the reliable, simple, kick-butt torque of the inline Cummins.

Yep, it's an IH/Navistar Thing. :D

Plus, in '74 (like my 1T 4dr) they made some changes to where and how the engine mounts and such.. making room for the 404/444 gasser motors, which never quite made it into the light trucks.. but which are very similar to the 6.9 and 7.3..

So the factory was already thinking about this swap, they just discontinued the line too soon. :D

[Travis Waldher]

Originally posted by tsm1mt


Thanks, Travis, that's good to know.

I wonder what's "special" about them that allows for the uprating over the older straight axle '44s..

No idea... those dodge axles are even "disconnect" axles mid-tube. Its only 250lbs though, could be a slightly different design, could also be there was a larger safety margin in the older D44 ratings.

[Explorer]

http://www.explorerforum.com/roadtrip/photos/P5273233.jpg

[Benny]

I tow with my '75 3/4 ton 2wd Chevy longbed truck.

It has plenty on power for my use. It has an Edelbrock 600 carb and dual 2 1/2" exhaust.

I cant tow at 100 mph, but I dont wat to either.

The truck costed me $600, so I am alot happier than spending $30K or more on a tow rig. I can put all my money (not much) into my 3 4x4s.

I also just bought a bed ramp setup, so I can haul my sami and my Toyota at the same time.

[Benny]

pic.

And for the trailer, I borrow whatever I can find at the time. But I am working on getting one.

[tjs80cj]

Here's my tow rig

http://www.xtreme4x4.net/forum/uploads/tjs80cj/2005-02-16_011857_CTD_pic2.jpg

Tom

[Jaffer]

Brand new loaded '02 Duramax/Allison F2500HD LS ...
$40K minus $5K discount and rebate ...

http://www.monsterslayer.com/jeep/Pics/MyChevyDiesel.jpg

... sporting 285/75R16s.

I LOVE IT!

[Jim Johnson]

I have a 2001 f150 extended cab - V6

I tow a toyota and it does just fine. I tow at about 70-75mph, but the hills do slow me down of course.

I haven't checked mileage, I am guessing around 16 mpg towing, 20 mpg otherwise.

[Keith Strong]

Here ya go. 2001 Cummins 2500. 60/80, quad cab, bells and whistles. All stock so far. Lookin into exhaust and a chip for it. I get 20 on the highway and 13-15 towing.

[Zukster]

Heres our current tow rig - 2002 Excursion 4x4 Limited Ultimate. Its got the V10 and 4.30 gears. Of courses its got the factory DVD player and all the other road trip goodies. Its stock for now (its 2 weeks old). A Detroit, ARB fridge, 3" lift, and 35's are soon to be come just to spice things up a bit.

[Paul Gagnon]

1990 F250HD Custom, 4WD, 7.3L diesel, ZF 5 speed, bench seat, manual everything. Here is a pic that I took about an hour and a half ago. I call her Jane, as in Plain Jane because she's a base model with no options. :D

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/uploads/plainjane.jpg

[Dustball]

1991 F-250 2wd. I call it Slowpoke :rolleyes:

http://users.superford.org/ylobronc/applevalleyaug2002/f250broncotrailer.jpg

[GRMhick]

Hey dustball, what is the size of your trailer? 18 ft maybe?

[Dustball]

Originally posted by Hick
Hey dustball, what is the size of your trailer? 18 ft maybe?

That's a rental, 10K lb 16 foot long trailer, 81" between fenders. I rented it from Hertz Equipment Rental (http://www.hertzequip.com) for $175/week. My buddy Dave rented the 12K lb model at the same time as me, same rental rates. The trailer he ended up with was a 104" x 20 feet deck-over trailer! The trailer he got would've been overkill for my little F-250 so it was fine by me he got that one even though I have the bigger Bronco between the two of us. Check out Hertz, they have some killer weekly rates on equipment trailers.

[NotQuiteSane]

Originally posted by tsm1mt


Cummins? I've seen a couple.. but if I had my way, I'd PowerStroke (well, not really, I'd use the pre-PowerStroke 7.3 IDI or 444 IDI motor with less computer "stuff" to deal with - then Turbo/Intercool it) it.
But since I didn't have the cash lying around to just buy a rebuilt 7.3 outright, I'm building something I know - a gasser.

Tom,

When you convert, find a old short bus or delivery truck with the T444. more likely to get a better deal, and possibly a better rear axle to swap under yours.

I would reccomend against putting a turbo on any engine not designed for it. cracked pistons can get expensive

NQS

[ROKN ZJ]

Here's my 2001 3/4ton Suburban. I just bought it so that I could tow the POS jeep in frot of it (and so I could drive to UT away games). It has the 496 engine, leather, and I just put in 2 TVS and a DVD player for roadtrips.

I'll post a better picture after I get a trailer...

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/967a74e2/bc/My+Photos/My+Pictures0001.jpg?bcCFhm9AKDr5g40u

I hate how the suburban makes my Jeep look tiny

Duke, I thought about the ARB fridge, but seeing as how its kinda on the small side, I think I'm just going to silicone my console, and dump ice into it for refreshments on the road...

[AGGIECJ-7]

hey hal....you got anymore pics of the jeep? i thought you only had the doorless wonder

[ROKN ZJ]

I gave the doorless wonder to Cameron. I now have the ROKN ZJ:
http://128.83.80.200/taco/is2.jpg

And the green CJ, which I'll take a better pic of tomorrow. I'm currently modifing the body a bit...
pre-trimming:
http://www.longhornoffroad.com/pages/gallery/albums/album32/aad.sized.jpg

Hal

[AGGIECJ-7]

what have you done to the CJ....looks like 33's possibly 35's....i had to trim the crap outa my 7 to stuff 35" BFG's....

[ROKN ZJ]

4" lift, and its running 33x15.50s. I'm trimming more so that I can fit the 35x15.50s... I didn't want to do a SOA or body lift, so I'm trying to lose as much sheetmetal as possible.

I'll post another pic tomorrow (probably in the the Jeep forum, just to stay on-topic)

Hal

[Lemoore-on]

86 f250
6.9 diesel
C-6 auto
170,000 miles

[pumpkinhead]

Replaced my '88 3/4 ton 454 'Burb with this last week
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL85/474120/602480/12908068.jpg

It's a '00 Lariat 4WD with a PSD and an auto. I haven't got a chance to tow yet, but I bet it will tow my 11,000 lb toybox better than the old 'burb did.

[Tusker]

97 F-250 4x4 PSD and camper shell :D

[mudlite]

tow (http://www.co4x4.com/Trails/2001/badlands/images/038.jpg) The power of a 305 is demonstarted here. My tow rig ( 73 International school bus) died and my buddy with a 305 conversion van ( towing his YJ and Trailer) pulled my bus, Truck and a Niva ( also in tow) up hill off the freeway and down the road to the nearest gas station. If you look careful , I'm giving the salute:flipoff2:

[GRMhick]

Anyone else?

Bringin it back up.

[gtkustoms]

here is a link to mine....http://community.webshots.com/user/gtkustoms
look under the 84 chevy truck

73 crew cab with a 3208 cat

built it myself

i would post it here but i dont know how

[GRMhick]

very cool

[GRMhick]

I bet it pulls!!

[gtkustoms]

Thanks
Hick

[85 rocrnr]

99 psd with 120 hp chip 4" ex. propane and a bunch of other sh*t.

[nomorejeep]

Originally posted by gtkustoms
here is a link to mine....http://community.webshots.com/user/gtkustoms
look under the 84 chevy truck

73 crew cab with a 3208 cat

built it myself

i would post it here but i dont know how

that sweet and it sleeper

[macgyvr]

I tow my junk with a 79 Ford Bronco. Its also my daily driver. I've probably towed well over 5k miles this year alone with it. She does ok. The 351m was rebuilt in january and I'm still running the stock carb and intake. Going to be changing that out pretty soon. Still has the original t-18 manual tranny and np205 tcase. Reverse cut D44 front and semi float 60 rear. It struggles in the mountains but will consistantly run 75+ anywhere else...

mac 'weight distribution and trailer brakes are lifesavers' gyvr

http://www.gcbconsulting.com/albums/album11/018_G.sized.jpg

[robobx]

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Dec/20021293956868204020331.jpg
03 ram HO CTD :D

[thecarman]

1977 Chevy C-30 Cab & Chassis, Jerr-Dan rollback
Stock 454, worn out SM465, 4.10 gears
10-12 mpg unloaded
8-10 mpg with load on bed
6 mpg at 70 mph with loaded bed and trailer
The faster I go, the faster the mileage drops. :D
I need a gear splitter and overdrive! I also would really like a diesel (not 6.2 or 6.5 though), but I can't afford it right now. The 454 has good power but drinks gas.
I paid $6000 for this truck a year ago, with rebuilt engine and new clutch.

Trailer is 2 years old, 83" between fenders, 14 foot deck (I think) with 2 foot dovetail. 3500 pound axles with brakes on one. Weighs 1900 pounds. I plan to put in heavier axles, because I always seem to tow heavy stuff on it.

This pic shows the heaviest load so far. Towed 6 hours to get it home. I had to take the Ford in order to get the Dodge, and I had to take the Dodge to get the D60 front out of it! :D I don't want to do it again.

http://www.triadfoundry.com/richards_pictures/vehicles/tow2.jpg

Here is pic of it loaded a little lighter:

http://www.triadfoundry.com/richards_pictures/vehicles/jeep_sub_load.jpg

[woody]

my long distance tower...

http://www.ih8mud.com/photos/2002-07-27_attica/p7240001.jpg

1985 Ford 27' Class C, 460 carbed, C6 with triple coolers, roof air, Onan generator, shower, sleeps 6, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc. Only 45k on the rig, fully loaded it's about #18,000 total. Tekonsha brake controller. Generally 7-8 mpg loaded at 65-70 mph. Hope to retire it in 1-2 years for a diesel pusher.

This is my "retiring" short-trip hauler. I've done some big runs in the past with it, but the miles are adding up...generally only 100 mile trips now.

http://www.ih8mud.com/photos/2002-07-27_attica/truck-trailer.jpg

1995 Toyota 4x4 pickup, 3.0 V6, 5-speed, 4.56 factory gears, 33x10.5 tires, TrueTrac rear, 11mpg towing fully loaded. I replaced the factory clutch at 145k, truck has 155k on it now. (I bought this one new.) No uphill speed records, but it handles great and some guys who have ridden with me have been impressed with it, even handles good on snow run trips. With the electric brakes on it the trailer it stops great. Comfortably, about 70-75 mph in 4th gear. Daily driving mileage is 18-20.

Hoping to replace this one soon...looking now at a 2000 GMC 2500HD with a 6.0 and only 50k on it.

[masterbeavis]

This is my POS. It's a 77 F250 lowboy, with a 460 swapped in. It gets about 9MPG empty, bout 6-7 towing. I used it to tow one time, to bring home my Willys. Boy did my truck hate that thing! The motor acted like it was a 302 when I hit the go pedal! What a waste of money on the motor. (well, honestly, I think it is the operators fault she didn't want to go fast towin) I have about 1/2 of the cost of a superduty in it so far, and still dont have a paint job on it, tires or a lift yet, oh and the motor is fried after 2000 miles.

[jasonmt]

2002 F-550 PSD/6Spd. Gross about 18K as shown. Mileage - Don't know, fill up on the ranch out of a gravity tank. Truck has been BOMBed, no problems except for the damn rear pinion seals.

[GRMhick]

Masterbevis's truck

[Domenic]

03 F250 Superduty SC SWB, PSD, 4X4 6Spd, 4"exhaust, AFE intake, 100hp chip, its not afraid of anything:D

[MattS]

2003 HO CTD RAM 3500 QUAD CAB LARAMIE 4X4
Stock for 1500 miles, then it's :nuke: time. :evil:

http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Dodge/Matt_Dodge1.jpg

28 Foot gooseneck. Fits 2 bobbed toyota's and then some. :D

http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/uploads/toyontrailer.jpg

[masterbeavis]

Originally posted by Hick
Masterbevis's truck

SHIT, I forgot to upload the pic!! Thanks!

[85 rocrnr]

:rolleyes:

[85 rocrnr]

my old rig

[Two Dogs F..king]

Daddy got a new truck boys...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid39/p2910dc00690636ae986bcfdf13ada1ae/fd0d5ee3.jpg

[BEHEMOTH]

MY NEW TRUCK TRAILER AND WHEELER LOL!!!
http://www.harcocompany.com/images/777lrg.jpg
ME AND THREE OTHER DRIVERS HAULED 777C,657SCRAPER,980G AND D8 LAST WEEK, fAWKIN SUCKED

[Foxfab]

Just bought a new to me 1999 F-350 4x4 super cab dually.

http://www.foxfab4x4.com/NEUROC/September2003/DSC00275.JPG

http://www.foxfab4x4.com/NEUROC/September2003/DSC00274.JPG

Current specs are: 99 F-350 XL PSD slush box 4x4 DRW with SCMT, gauges, 4" SS exhaust, Tymar intake, HX'd, Tri-cum'd, BFG Commercial A/T's, Amsoil throughout.

[bronco78]

Current Rig
http://www.superford.org/registry/users/208/144/PICT0056.JPG
97 F350, Crew Cab, Long bed, PSD, 4x4. Only two options, Idle Speed controller, and Auto trans... Basic truck. Made lots o long trips, Ak to everywhere, and back. Trailer is an 18 ft, low deck dove tail. 2 7500 axles, 4 wheel brakes.
New Tow rig is coming in the next few months, as soon as the wife finishes her certification at the Ford dealer, and we can get the new rig on the B plan... Her working at the dealer aint so bad after all.....lol No cool parts like when she worked at the Driveline shop, but cheap trucks..
New rig is going to be built for us as we can not get one on the dealer floor as we want it.

Crew Cab, Long Bed, PSD, Tow pak, Alcola wheels, Full zoot, auto, remote, non manual everything,. It's the wifes DD, but I use it when needed.

[MOGXJ44]

Old, old rig. I hope it'll hold up. 1976 F-350 Camper Special with tired 460, C6, Dan 70, huge drums in rear, and Cruise control that still works!
Travis

Edit: Check out the extended wheelbase on the bed. It's back at least 18" farther than most. Same wheelbase as extra cab long box. :smokin:
Travis

[tv_larsen]

1975 Dodge W200 Club Cab, 440/727, 60's front and rear.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid44/p9da3032bd3acc6abef7bac2ceeb8064e/fcdad2a0.jpg

[DynamicallyUnstable]

Revisit an old thread anyone?

HIS

[DynamicallyUnstable]

HERS
hehe

[70~K5]

Originally posted by MOGXJ44
Old, old rig. I hope it'll hold up. 1976 F-350 Camper Special with tired 460, C6, Dan 70, huge drums in rear, and Cruise control that still works!
Travis

Edit: Check out the extended wheelbase on the bed. It's back at least 18" farther than most. Same wheelbase as extra cab long box. :smokin:
Travis

Are you sure about it being a "Camper Special"? Every one I saw when those were new were "Trailer Specials with the set back rear axle.

[Haole]

Originally posted by TJ FLEX
Revisit an old thread anyone?


Since you brought it up...

2003 PSD 7.3L, still being broke in.

[Fear Factory]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3da28b3127cce964bfa1f4a1e0000001610

Foreground: '03 3500 High Output 6 speed Laramie stock for now
Background: '02 2500 high Output 6 speed SLT+ not stock

[InfantryYJ]

I never updated my pics, anyway, here's my tow rig and toy hauler, the hauler "just fits" the TJ:D:D

http://tellico.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/889038-truck%20and%20camper.JPG

http://tellico.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/889047-jeep%20inside%202.JPG

[DRM]

Hey IYJ - just how big a rig can you fit in those things, and what does one set you back? Looks SWEET! :)

[InfantryYJ]

Originally posted by DRM
Hey IYJ - just how big a rig can you fit in those things, and what does one set you back? Looks SWEET! :)

Thanks!
This one "just fits" my TJ. The one I really want is a Thor Wander Wagon 5th wheel with 14.5 feet of cargo area, this camper has 12. Eventually I'll get one. This one costs me $15,000, the Thor that I want, can be found for $22,000-23,000. Everytime I travel with the Jeep in the back, I have to remove the tire carrier because it sticks out a bit and the big door won't shut. This camper is heavy, dry weight is 6800lbs.

[Haole]

Originally posted by InfantryYJ


Thanks!
This one "just fits" my TJ. The one I really want is a Thor Wander Wagon 5th wheel with 14.5 feet of cargo area, this camper has 12. Eventually I'll get one. This one costs me $15,000, the Thor that I want, can be found for $22,000-23,000. Everytime I travel with the Jeep in the back, I have to remove the tire carrier because it sticks out a bit and the big door won't shut. This camper is heavy, dry weight is 6800lbs.

How much lift do you have on the TJ and what's the tire size? I was looking at going the same direction, but hadn't found one with a tall enough opening for my liking.

[InfantryYJ]

Originally posted by eurobob


How much lift do you have on the TJ and what's the tire size? I was looking at going the same direction, but hadn't found one with a tall enough opening for my liking.

I've got the RE 5.5 LA and a 1" BL and 37" MTR's.....Like I said, it "just fits":D:D

[gunracer1]

i have a 97 dodge dually ex cab 4x4. 359 hp and 859 ftq [at the rear wheels]and i have 208k on it right now. tows like a raped ape. and a 36' bumper pull with a pintel hitch, 101" wide dual 7k axles with brakes on both.

[postal]

Originally posted by gunracer1
i have a 97 dodge dually ex cab 4x4. 359 hp and 859 ftq [at the rear wheels]and i have 208k on it right now. tows like a raped ape. and a 36' bumper pull with a pintel hitch, 101" wide dual 7k axles with brakes on both.

Nice power numbers. Would that happen to be a first gen Cummins truck in the left edge of the pic?

[mr4x42u]

Mine is a 93 dodge 250 ctd,,,d60 up front d/70 in rear..Awesome mileage,,great puller and has been really reliable...we use this to tow my 4runner and sand toys with the 14ft cab over camper..

[mr4x42u]

This is the wifes,,we use this when we don't need to take the camper..85 burb,built 350,auto 350 d-44 up front 14bolt in rear..
Crappy fuel mileage but great with a load and family..

[gunracer1]

Originally posted by postal


Nice power numbers. Would that happen to be a first gen Cummins truck in the left edge of the pic?
that was the one that i replaced with the 97 it was a 92 4x4 dually diesel with the pump bumped. and the exhaust opened up. mike

[PavementPounder]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid61/p92391dfd288ee49451a0a72ac510ffa3/fc3b8dc7.jpg

not bad, it's a project for what I paid for it. '88 F250 2x4, 460, C6, sterling 10.25, class 4, gooseneck, and potential:flipoff2:

[1Badrocktoy]

no, pic but I have a 2001 Kenworth T2000 w/ 48ft flat bed

[kajeepxj]

can someone post a pic for me? i got one on webshots but i can email someone if they'll put it up for me. i would appreciate it, thanks in advance!

[KS Toy]

Originally posted by kajeepxj
can someone post a pic for me? i got one on webshots but i can email someone if they'll put it up for me. i would appreciate it, thanks in advance!

Yea, I will. Then scrape up $20 for your red star.;)

[KS Toy]

Here is kajeepxj tow rig.


(good thing it is a FORD it might not have got posted otherwise :flipoff2: )

[kajeepxj]

thanks for postin that man, i appreciate it

460, ZF-5 trans, 4wd, 86K on the ticker, kickin sound system, bought it for 8200 minus the stereo stuff, got a pretyt good deal i thought :D

[OverThrottle]

Originally posted by MattS


All speeding while towing comments can be put here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68597

And if you would like to line your Ford up next to the Cummins I pull with be my guest. I hope you like tail lights cause that is all you will be looking at. In the next couple of months I will have Dyno numbers to back up the smack. :D

Actually I will and have take that bet. I took my 02 powerstroke(completely stock) to a National Trails Raceway (A NHRA dragstrip) and lined up against a 03 cummmins. I really don't know if he saw my taillights or not (there was a lot white smoke behind. me)!

[OverThrottle]

Originally posted by OverThrottle


Actually I will and have take that bet. I took my 02 powerstroke(completely stock) to a National Trails Raceway (A NHRA dragstrip) and lined up against a 03 cummmins. I really don't know if he saw my taillights or not (there was a lot white smoke behind. me)!

Forgot the pic! :eek:

[Explorer]

Just got a new rig:D '03 Ram Cummins, HO, 6speed, 4:10 gears, LS rear diff, 4x4 DRW. All the goodies our last one didn't have.

http://www.explorerforum.com/ramcamper.jpg

[MattS]

Originally posted by OverThrottle
Actually I will and have take that bet. I took my 02 powerstroke(completely stock) to a National Trails Raceway (A NHRA dragstrip) and lined up against a 03 cummmins. I really don't know if he saw my taillights or not (there was a lot white smoke behind. me)!

The post that you quoted was from my old 2001 CTD. It wasn't stock! :p

So what did you run? 1/8 or 1/4 mile?

[OverThrottle]

I ran the 1/4. My time varied form 17.5 to 17.9 seconds. I think my time could be greatly improved with a chip, different shift points etc. Most of the competition would pull away from me at first (turbo lag I am guessing) but I would catch up and pass the other stock trucks in the last 1/8 or so.

[MattS]

Originally posted by OverThrottle
I ran the 1/4. My time varied form 17.5 to 17.9 seconds. I think my time could be greatly improved with a chip, different shift points etc. Most of the competition would pull away from me at first (turbo lag I am guessing) but I would catch up and pass the other stock trucks in the last 1/8 or so.

Not bad for stock. The old 2001 I had ran a 15.52 ;) Launched in 4wd 2300 RPM in 2nd gear. :D And I would be worried about the white smoke, black is what you want to see if any. ;)

[postal]

Originally posted by OverThrottle


(there was a lot white smoke behind. me)!

Must be a Furd thing.:shaking: Come to Thunder in Muncie (http://gltdr.org/thunder2003/index.htm). You'll see how things really stack up between Furd, Dodge and GM diesels in the truck pulls and drag racing. It really is a cool thing to see.:cool2:

[TNTMUDMAN]

Here is the new tow rig ;)

[OverThrottle]

Originally posted by MattS


Not bad for stock. The old 2001 I had ran a 15.52 ;) Launched in 4wd 2300 RPM in 2nd gear. :D And I would be worried about the white smoke, black is what you want to see if any. ;)

Mine is an automatic and I had left it in 2WD. I know when I am at highway speeds I can feel a small performance difference between 2wd and 4wd, so I had thought that would be better. The white smoke was from my tires. I was told by several of the poeple there that I had one of the best burnouts. If I go again I will have to try it in 4wd, maybe the difference in launch will make up the slight loss in power.

[sarge]

cummins :flipoff2:

[JohnnyJ]

Here's mine. It's a 2003 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4 with 6.0/4L80E and 4.10s. It's an LT with the locking rear diff and trailering package.

http://www.msg4x4club.com/members/member_pics/johnnyj/tow_rig.jpg

All I can say about the cost is thank you 0% financing. Daily driving mileage is about 13.5 MPG according to the computer. I managed about 9.5 on the way to and from Tellico, but that includes some sitting and idling and other random driving. I'd guess it was probably in the 10-11MPG for the actual driving.

The trailer is 7000#, 16' with 2' beaver tail, breakaway controller, dual brakes, tube frame, treated lumber deck. Brake controller is a Dexter Predator DX2 on the rec of the guy I bought the trailer from. Paid about $2200 for it new, which seemed to be a pretty good deal for a trailer like this in Michigan .

http://www.msg4x4club.com/members/member_pics/johnnyj/trailer.jpg

[flexlarson]

94 3/4 ton 4x4 sub with 190,000 miles was a former government rig. No Nuthin but AC and a Radio in it.

I get about 11-14 mpg pulling mt 16 ft trailer and ZUK

[TablerockToy]

Finally got a tow rig worth bragin about!!:D 03 Cummins H.O. 6spd. So far Ive done the spray in liner 35s and 5in exhaust. And patiently waiting for the next gen edge box

[TablerockToy]

:D

[Eskimo]

My hooptie... '70 Ford 700.. 361-I, 4-speed tranny, couch in the back. 12,300lbs empty. does 55 on flat ground, gets about 7mpg with my heavy cruzah on it.

Get more looks than anything else I've ever seen.

It's even got a little winch on it too... Whaddya want for $2k?

http://209.51.142.186/~ncxcom/messageboard/attachments//MVC-308F.JPG

[Starslope]

Very cool!

[ScaldedDog]

Here's our new 01 PSD Excursion, at the top of Vail Pass on Memorial Day 03.

http://www.scaldeddog.com/images/x&4runner.jpg

Mark

[Storm Trooper]

95 PSD 4x4 xlt blah blah blah its got exauhst, intake and a chip. Paid 13500 for it. towind a 16x7 trailer that is about 19 long overall. On the trailer I usually have a run of the mill toy truck/crawler :trooper:

[jca]

This is what I have.

http://www.andrewsracing.com/images/Ridgecrest%202003/Photos/Motorhome%20and%20trailer.jpg

[jca]

and this is what I want next (with my trailer)

http://www.cowboycadillac.com/ccmh8.jpg

[Supergper]

here is a pic of mine...I just got it the other day, cant wait to actually tow with it...:D:D:D

99 F350 Powerstroke with a 5 speed...

[Storm Trooper]

hay looks like it has v8 or v10 badging on the front:flipoff2: :trooper:

[jeeepxj]

Quite a few PSD's have the lil PowerStroke badge up front on the fender, just like the V8's and V10's

[Supergper]

Originally posted by Snow Trooper
hay looks like it has v8 or v10 badging on the front:flipoff2: :trooper:

yes it does have a V8 badge up front...V8 POWERSTROKE!!!:p

[Tx4x4Fun]

Originally posted by Snow Trooper
hay looks like it has v8 or v10 badging on the front:flipoff2: :trooper:

It wasn't until mid '99 that they moved the PowerStroke badge to the door...

[Supergper]

Originally posted by Tx4x4Fun


It wasn't until mid '99 that they moved the PowerStroke badge to the door...


It would have to be later than that since mine was built in 8/99...any later and it would be a 2000 model...

[efont10]

My tow rig, only pics i have now.

[IMG]http://community.webshots.com/photo/76493482/76494190kQjsNK

[Supergper]

Originally posted by efont10
My tow rig, only pics i have now.C:\My Documents\Jeep\New Pics\Jeep falling off bus 5-31-03

You have to upload the pic to the web if you are using IMG tags or you need to buy a redstar to use POR webspace to host...

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by efont10
My tow rig, only pics i have now.C:\My Documents\Jeep\New Pics\Jeep falling off bus 5-31-03




Email the pic to me and I'll post it for you.


SanDiegoCJ@pirate4x4.com

[efont10]

go to this album, feel free to post the pics for me thanks.Not your average tow rig!!!! (http://community.webshots.com/user/efont10)

[TONY K]

The red bus on page 8 is my favorite.

1 on top of the bed and 1 in the trailer.

tony k

[convertiyota]

Here's mine.......
http://pics.montypics.com/tachnem/2003-06-13/1055514489_loaded.jpg

[RoverOn]

Here's mine outside of Moab...

'00 Excursion PowerStroke pulling a '88 Range Rover on an all aluminum deck trailer.

http://www2.bitstream.net/~zaphod/images/xTrailerWeb.jpg

Dave

[hoj72]

I can not post a picture b/c I am not allowed but my tow rig is as follows

'89 Centurion (1 ton, 4 door Bronco), 4x4 with 460 pulling a '72 Bronco on 38's with front and rear D 60's

Can't you just imagine that...your gonna have to until I am allowed to post pictures!

[Supergper]

Originally posted by hoj72
I can not post a picture b/c I am not allowed but my tow rig is as follows

'89 Centurion (1 ton, 4 door Bronco), 4x4 with 460 pulling a '72 Bronco on 38's with front and rear D 60's

Can't you just imagine that...your gonna have to until I am allowed to post pictures!

buy a star and you will then be "allowed" to post pics;)

[Monkeyboy]

Here's my tow rig.
http://thisdysfunctional.org/rocktoad/86f250/86f250-003.jpg
I just brought it home
1986 F-250 4x4 XLT Loredo.
6.9 diesel
Banks turbo
C-6 Auto
GV overdrive
had a clogged radiator
Dude couldn't figure it out
so he sold it to me for $1000
I flushed and cleared the radiator in his driveway and drove it home.
Now I need to get a trailer.

[Tom Boyd]

Here's mine, 99 Tahoe...stock! ;)

[Tom Boyd]

Random pic....

[DGX Factor]

But just picked up my tow rig (probably not too favorable around here), but it is a 2003 F150 FX4 Supercab 4.6L V8 (yeah, its gas, I know) with the tow pkg. including trans cooler.

[gordZuki]

man my tow vehicle is killer ... 2000 crv ... pulls my zuks home from 500km trips kicks ass man ... every bump is a wild ride and it still works :mad:

http://www.picturedot.com/FetchImageJPG.asp?ImageType=P&ImageFormat=H&ImageID=55933

[DanKunz]

I just got a 2003 GMC 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax and the Allison tranny....freakin awesome truck.

No pics as it is off getting a bedliner today.

[jp junkie]

Originally posted by gordZuki
man my tow vehicle is killer ... 2000 crv ... pulls my zuks home from 500km trips kicks ass man ... every bump is a wild ride and it still works :mad:

http://www.picturedot.com/FetchImageJPG.asp?ImageType=P&ImageFormat=H&ImageID=55933

Is that a scrambler suzuki?

[SanDiegoCJ]

Here's a couple of pics that "J. Hall" sent me of his rig.

#1.

[SanDiegoCJ]

J. Hall #2.

[BenMara]

Originally posted by Eskimo
http://209.51.142.186/~ncxcom/messageboard/attachments//MVC-308F.JPG

Nice tow rig and S runner

[Acer93221]

Originally posted by offroadr35


BULLSHIT!! I hate listening to people try to justify their absolutely rediculous behavior. It's not even a matter of the law, go do heroin for all i care, but you don't drive an already over burdoned truck that fast, then you're putting me and everyone else in danger. I don't care if you're michael schumacher, that is unacceptable. I hate traffic cops as much as the next person but i hope the next time you're goin over 100 with an overloaded rig they haul your ass off to jail :mad3:

-Steve \
stop bitching it aint bs becuse i do it most of the time in my tow truck :) if u know how to drive and what ever than u can do it! plus whyats the point of getting a lightning if u aint gonna go fast!
*gah man some people aint got nothing better to do than bitch about how other peole r breaking the law* :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
might i add that i also street race i have a 95 eclipse with alot of good stuff in it i can smoke alot of people got my first 4x4 becuse some guy thought he could beat me we did a pink race and i smoked,him by a long shot only becuse i have 75 dry shot of Nitrous.
if u can street race than u can drive pretty damn good! i can get my car at 168mph in the 1/4 mile. :)

[Haole]

Originally posted by Acer93221
\
stop bitching it aint bs becuse i do it most of the time in my tow truck :) if u know how to drive and what ever than u can do it! plus whyats the point of getting a lightning if u aint gonna go fast!
*gah man some people aint got nothing better to do than bitch about how other peole r breaking the law* :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
might i add that i also street race i have a 95 eclipse with alot of good stuff in it i can smoke alot of people got my first 4x4 becuse some guy thought he could beat me we did a pink race and i smoked,him by a long shot only becuse i have 75 dry shot of Nitrous.
if u can street race than u can drive pretty damn good! i can get my car at 168mph in the 1/4 mile. :)


So what you're saying is that you've been damn lucky so far and not killed yourself and thankfully no one else and that's why you feel that it's ok to endanger everyone else on the highway.

Street racing doesn't make you an expert. Driving 168 down the strip doesn't make you an expert.

THis has nothing to do with you breaking the law. It has to so with the fact you're an asshat.

[MattS]

Originally posted by Acer93221
\
stop bitching it aint bs becuse i do it most of the time in my tow truck :) if u know how to drive and what ever than u can do it! plus whyats the point of getting a lightning if u aint gonna go fast!
*gah man some people aint got nothing better to do than bitch about how other peole r breaking the law* :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
might i add that i also street race i have a 95 eclipse with alot of good stuff in it i can smoke alot of people got my first 4x4 becuse some guy thought he could beat me we did a pink race and i smoked,him by a long shot only becuse i have 75 dry shot of Nitrous.
if u can street race than u can drive pretty damn good! i can get my car at 168mph in the 1/4 mile. :)



So Mr. big shot "I got NAWS". What your here to tell everyone is that your POS riced out 95 Eclipse is running mid 8's in the 1/4 mile? Cause that's about what time your getting with a 168 mph trap speed. That's probably the fastest Mistu in the country.

Would you like to fix your typo or do I need to run you into the ground some more? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[mr4x42u]

WOW!Theres bragging rights...you beat a 4x4 with an eclipse and nos....geee,,,your cool..I would bet you could beat every 4x4 on this bord with your eclipse and nos...kind of a given seeing as nost of the rigs here are geared for going slow..:rolleyes:
And let me guess the rig you won has 4;10 gears 44 boggers and a 22r..:shaking:

[wheatfield]

Thank you Matt for pointing out the mid 8 second ET that would go along with a 168 mph trap speed.

Acer, I would love to run you for "pinks", not that my car is the fastest in the world by any means but most of the time when people say dumb ass shit like you do, my Chevelle (11.90s) is usually fast enough to beat them. Besides what does it matter how fast you are going when you get there if some one with a lower trap speed got there quicker than you did?

Scott

[Haole]

Originally posted by wheatfield
Thank you Matt for pointing out the mid 8 second ET that would go along with a 168 mph trap speed.

Acer, I would love to run you for "pinks", not that my car is the fastest in the world by any means but most of the time when people say dumb ass shit like you do, my Chevelle (11.90s) is usually fast enough to beat them. Besides what does it matter how fast you are going when you get there if some one with a lower trap speed got there quicker than you did?

Scott

Something to be said for low 60 ft times. I had crappy 60ft times in my 75 Vette, but still could crank out 100mph in the trap. Should of went to 4.10's in the rear. Damn 2.73's slowing me down.

The other interesting thing is that it would take 1300 hp to get a Eclipse to run 168 mph in the 1/4 mile. I don't buy it.

http://www.corral.net/tech/horsepower.html

[Supergper]

Originally posted by eurobob


Something to be said for low 60 ft times. I had crappy 60ft times in my 75 Vette, but still could crank out 100mph in the trap. Should of went to 4.10's in the rear. Damn 2.73's slowing me down.

The other interesting thing is that it would take 1300 hp to get a Eclipse to run 168 mph in the 1/4 mile. I don't buy it.

http://www.corral.net/tech/horsepower.html

you are prolly right but in stock form the eclipse weighs anywhere from 2900 to 3300 so that would mean 1100hp to 1248 hp...still no way...

[chris demartini]

Here's my tow rig, just got it. Ordered it with the Hemi, 5 spd auto and 4.10 gears

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/235000-235999/235272_14_full.jpg

[rkcrawl]

'03 2500 CTD QuadCab Laramie 4x4. Just got it can't say much about it yet, other then it goes when you put your foot in it!

http://www.tidesys.com/images/towrig.jpg

[Fear Factory]

Now that's a nice truck!

[jbcruiser]

2000 Excursion
powerstroke/limited
Fabtech lift and 38's

[weedwacker]

Here is my rig, the trailer is up for grabs first 9k gets it.

[rednck21]

who wants to post my pic?:D rednck21@msn.com

[Haole]

Originally posted by weedwacker
Here is my rig, the trailer is up for grabs first 9k gets it.
k k k k k k k k k

How's that? Please ship to Oxnard, Cali, please.

[weedwacker]

Sorry UPS said it was to big.:D

[Haole]

Originally posted by weedwacker
Sorry UPS said it was to big.:D

Damn, UPS sucks...

[weps]

Here's mine, 1995 F350, SRW 460, AOD, Crew cab. I've had it about 4 years and love it.http://pics.montypics.com/weps2/2003-08-19/1061298307_mytowrig.jpg

Here it is with a truck I'm parting out, a 91 F350 6.9 Diesel,5 speed, D60 35 spline Hp front, D80 rear. Total weight this load was 14,900 lbs.
WEPS

[dumass]

Sorry no red star
new rig:
575hp / 1850 18spd autoshift
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/r_coash/waupun_truckers_jamboree/bob_stempinski_99_volvo_vn770.jpg


and a shameless plug to sell the old one

[Jrod-13]

not to biring this back from the dead but.. heres mine

89' F-150 351W 4bbl, warmed a little
t-18 4 speed
3.50/spool out back.

lags a little on hills, but it does really well for a small block.

with the old 302efi, it couldn't pull lawnmower with bogging down.

I can run 70 down the highway just fine pulling 8K on a bumper pull. Gets about 10mpg pulling

http://members.rennlist.com/jrod13/p1010199.jpg

[flimmy]

Originally posted by chrisd
Here's my tow rig, just got it. Ordered it with the Hemi, 5 spd auto and 4.10 gears

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/235000-235999/235272_14_full.jpg

I have the same truck but in a 3500 with the H.O. CTD

Here is one of my old tow rigs. It was a 2001 1500 QC 4x4. It did an ok job, but it's nothing like the CTD:D I also had a 2001 2500 CTD QC that I just sold to get the new 3500 .

[Bronkzilla]

1989 Centurion
Four Door Bronco
1 ton/ 460 / 2wd

http://www.bronkzilla.com/images/120503/trailer8.JPG

[rusted]

Originally posted by Bronkzilla
1989 Centurion
Four Door Bronco
1 ton/ 460 / 2wd

http://www.bronkzilla.com/images/120503/trailer8.JPG

Niiiice :smokin:

[flimmy]

Here is the pic of the 2001 I just sold.

[SledgeHammer]

I don`t have digi camara yet, i spent all my money on my tow rig:flipoff2:
but i will say that I`d probly won`t ever buy another gas truck

[ncmog]

Here is my CTD pulling Kermit.