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Offline kirksjeep

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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2009, 03:24:23 AM »
I had a 01 S-10 with the 4.3, Auto, 2wd.  I loaded my Jeep onto my tandem axle trailer, and my Honda Hawk in the bed and drove all the way across the country, no problems at all, and could cruise at 70.  I have electric brakes on the trailer, and I had Firestone AIr Bags on the truck.  The only other mod was a K&N FIPK. 

The Jimmy should pull the Zuk w/o any problems.  Just make sure the trailer has breaks and you'll be set.  You could also Flat tow the Zuk.
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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2009, 03:30:35 AM »
I had a 01 S-10 with the 4.3, Auto, 2wd.  I loaded my Jeep onto my tandem axle trailer, and my Honda Hawk in the bed and drove all the way across the country, no problems at all, and could cruise at 70.  I have electric brakes on the trailer, and I had Firestone AIr Bags on the truck.  The only other mod was a K&N FIPK. 

The Jimmy should pull the Zuk w/o any problems.  Just make sure the trailer has breaks and you'll be set.  You could also Flat tow the Zuk.

but when it breaks...

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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2009, 07:43:58 AM »
wow a sprite can? sounds like one of little adams ideas.
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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2009, 12:16:37 PM »
  You could also Flat tow the Zuk.

but when it breaks...
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there is that, there is ALSO the fact that it has to be registered to flat tow it. Another thing to consider is it won't have brakes on it.

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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2009, 05:34:01 PM »

there is that, there is ALSO the fact that it has to be registered to flat tow it. Another thing to consider is it won't have brakes on it.

A lot of states require vehicles being flat towed to have an electrical pedal actuator installed on the vehicle being towed.  It is basically a box with an arm that some how attaches to the floor of the towed vehicle and applies the brakes via the brake pedal.  They are sold at RV supply places. 

Here is one called the Brake Buddy, but they are $$$$$ almost $800
http://www.brakebuddy.com/Products/BrakeBuddy-Vantage-Select
1992 YJ Sahara, 4.5 Rubicon Express ED Lift, 35" BFG MT, Custom Bumpers, SYE/CV Drive Shaft, OBA, Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears, tie rod flip, 1"MML/BL
2002 KJ Liberty, 2" Lift, 31" tires/DD
2002 F-150 Harley Davidson 5.4L SC
2013 Explorer Sport
2006 Harley Road King Classic
1988 Honda Hawk GT

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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2009, 05:58:05 PM »
i'm still thinking it's going to be easiest just to get a light dual axle landscaping trailer.  i have a 12 foot flat trailer, but i'd rather  a dual axle.

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Re: The Jimmy
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2009, 06:11:04 PM »
i'm still thinking it's going to be easiest just to get a light dual axle landscaping trailer.  i have a 12 foot flat trailer, but i'd rather  a dual axle.

You'll get a lot of use out of a tandem axle car hauler. I have hauled a few YJ's, a few XJ's, a mustang, Nissan 240X, a firebird, a 69 Camero, a VW Bug, carpet, lumber, junk etc....  plus I have lent it out a few times, which has relulted in damage to the fenders almost every time ???.

I bought mine from a guy in N.C. who worked at a race car fab shop and built trailers in his spare time.  It was a pain to get a vin # for it, but it was only $1100 for a new trailer.
1992 YJ Sahara, 4.5 Rubicon Express ED Lift, 35" BFG MT, Custom Bumpers, SYE/CV Drive Shaft, OBA, Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears, tie rod flip, 1"MML/BL
2002 KJ Liberty, 2" Lift, 31" tires/DD
2002 F-150 Harley Davidson 5.4L SC
2013 Explorer Sport
2006 Harley Road King Classic
1988 Honda Hawk GT