- Joined
- Sep 5, 2010
- Messages
- 65
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Garland, TX
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Manual
Last weekend I towed my '87 BII from Dallas to Arkansas (650 mi round trip) behind my '03 Ram 1500, no it's not a Hemi.
I used a tow bar bought from Harbor Frieght for $35 and a set of towing lights from Orielly's for $45. The $10 tow lights from HF blow off over 55 mph, guess how I know?
Towed with Transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear and steering column unlocked. Drove Ram with overdrive off and only got 1mpg less than daily driving.
Once up there, the BII did great on narrow trails and steep hills. And cold mornings in a heated BII beat the HECK out of a ATV !
Thanks to all on this site, you have been a great help during my build that started in April.
I used a tow bar bought from Harbor Frieght for $35 and a set of towing lights from Orielly's for $45. The $10 tow lights from HF blow off over 55 mph, guess how I know?
Towed with Transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear and steering column unlocked. Drove Ram with overdrive off and only got 1mpg less than daily driving.
Once up there, the BII did great on narrow trails and steep hills. And cold mornings in a heated BII beat the HECK out of a ATV !
Thanks to all on this site, you have been a great help during my build that started in April.