Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 1980 Jeep CJ-7
Question:
towing a 1980 cj7 Do you need to remove the drive line? if so is it only the rear or is it both?
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
Due to the age of your 1980 Jeep CJ-7, I was not able to find any information in regards to flat-towing. You will need to look in your owner's manual to confirm the proper flat-towing producedes assuming it is allowed. If it is allowed you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, flat-tow wiring, supplemental braking system, and ball mount/hitch ball. I have attached my recommendations on each of the following for you.
Tow Bar: Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar part # BX7322
Base Plate Kit: Demco Classic Base Plate Kit part # DM9518112
Safety Cables: Demco Straight Safety Cables part # DM9523051
Flat-Tow Wiring: Demco Tail Light Wiring Kit part # DM9523010
Supplemental Braking System: Roadmaster Portable Supplemental Braking System part # RM-9400 (If Required by DOT)
Ball Mount/Hitch Ball: See Article
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Demco
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Demco Straight Safety Cables - 14,000 lbs - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 54 Inch Long
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Demco
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Blue Ox
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