How NOT to tow your Jeep

[lostinfla]

This is just insane. Check this out

 

[Buly]

Ouch

 

[MapNerd]

Good grief

 

[lostinfla]

Sorry about the language on the video. One guy did the calcs on engine rpm, came out to 47,132 RPM at 55 mph!

 

[MapNerd]

Sorry about the language on the video.

I’m not sure I’d know how else to describe what I saw!

 

[Nereus]

We had a similar incident. Not hard to believe your transfer case is in neutral and it isn't. Lesson learned is put the transaxle in neutral - let the clutch out to make sure it is disengaged. Totaled the jeep.

 

[sheridany]

Not sure which is better this or dragging your jeep with the parking brake on...

 

[MapNerd]

Not sure which is better this or dragging your jeep with the parking brake on...

You get the same result if you do either for more than a few minutes.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

You get the same result if you do either for more than a few minutes.

I think I would prefer the parking brake on! With the wheels locked up, you should start popping tires in a couple of miles and that will get your attention. Replacing wheels and tires is a lot cheaper than replacing transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, etc. YMMV.

TJ

 

[Germanrazor]

Saw this on a Google feed! It happens from time to time. Either rookie mistake or people get in a hurry and it happens. Either way, this hurts the ole pocket book for sure! A Rubicon well equipped, about $50k maybe even more depending on location and market. I have had two Wranglers. Very capable and fun vehicles for sure.