How to properly tow your Jeep Wrangler TJ
- Thread starter Alex M.
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Because every vehicle is different and they just like to say neutral.
Did they put that in writing? You could get a new transmission out of it
No, unfortunately. Thanks for the info. Stay warm. It's 39 here in Florida.Because every vehicle is different and they just like to say neutral.
Did they put that in writing? You could get a new transmission out of it
BendLarry
TJ Addict
Look at your jeep owners manual. It has a section telling you exactly what you need to do. You can find a copy of your manual online if you don’t have on. Be sure your jeep doesn’t have a locking steering wheel if so you will need the key in the on position to disabled the lock. I removed the mechanism in the ignition assembly even though my year didn’t require the key to be on. I just wanted to never have to think about that issue. Im very anal.
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I had a non-programmable key cut so I can unlock the steering wheel without it allowing the Jeep to start.
here are the pages from the owners manual —> https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-properly-tow-your-jeep-wrangler-tj.2479/#post-71349
BendLarry
TJ Addict
The stock key works fine depending on your year. One of the reasons Jeeps are so popular as toads is because you normally don’t have to have the key on, running down the battery. Look at your owners manual.
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You don't have to have the key in the "on" energized position. One click forward from off unlocks the ignition without energizing it. I cut a spare key and just lock the jeep up when towing.
BendLarry
TJ Addict
I didn’t want to be parked somewhere and have someone look in and see a key. I tow with a soft top so it would be easy to get in. I removed the little tab in the ignition actuator so I don’t have to have a key in the ignition at all.
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My key just pulls out when I have the steering wheel unlocked?? Not sure if it is the same with all the jeeps.
It's possible, yes. 60k miles, but over 10 years. Like you said, it's easier anyways, haha.
where did you get the tow bar mounts that bolt to the frame ? I think that is the route I would like to go
Roadmaster makes the mount kit. You have to drill one hole on the passenger side of the frame. Part # is 1424-1.
A few words of wisdom here- I tow an 06 lj behind a class c and have for the last 8 years. I use the road master stuff and have three cars setup with it. I have rheir in line wiring going to the factory lights that I replaced with litedots.
The key part is the spare key like you have, tranny in Park for auto and transfer case in neutral, I removed the steering wheel lock spring and drove that way for a few years until the steering wheel locked up once and ate a tire. Pm me if you have any questions.
The key part is the spare key like you have, tranny in Park for auto and transfer case in neutral, I removed the steering wheel lock spring and drove that way for a few years until the steering wheel locked up once and ate a tire. Pm me if you have any questions.