Jeep Guys drive or tow dolly Question ?

[vinnie]

Got to pick up this jeep in Burlington,KY and take back to Kansas 850 miles. Do I rent a car one way and drive the jeep back or tow an empty tow dolly out and tow it back ? They are my 2 choices.

4" lift kit
aluminum wheels
New Tire: 33 X 12.50 X 15
Skyjacker HYDRO 7000 shocks

 

[vinnie]

One more thing if I use the tow dolly do I need to disconnect the drive shaft ?
it's a 4 wheel drive manual transmission

 

[MadJack]

will cost you about $600 this way just taking a quick glance.
http://www.dasautoshippers.com/

 

[vinnie]

the link doesn't work

 

[vinnie]

I called they want $1295

 

[MadJack]

i know i just posted this and it didn't post?

the idiots posted right on their site $600 for 800 miles.

just drive down there and tow it back. you can rent the tow rig at u-haul.

 

[MadJack]

http://pages.motors.ebay.com/services/das-shipping.html

750-1000 miles.

Auto Transport
Based on Terminal to Terminal
Miles Estimated Rate
500 - 750 $550*
750 - 1000 $600*
1000 - 1250 $650*
1250 - 1500 $700*
1500 - 1750 $750*
1750 - 2000 $800*
2000 - 2250 $850*
2250 -2500 $900*
2500+ $950*

 

[vinnie]

yea I can do that
here's what I'm looking at
159 one way car rental
100 round trip auto dolly
275 one way auto dolly
I'm leaning car rental and drive back just wonder if anyone here knows how it would be on the highway :shrug:

 

[freelancc]

rent a car one way and drive the jeep back

. :yup .

 

[vinnie]

hey free you ever drive one these on the highway ?

 

[chuckdman]

Don't know why you're worried about driving it on the highway other than the amount of gas its going to drink ... Those tires look like 25"+ but she will drive fine. Friend owns a YJ with big tires and other than the gas it drinks, it's a fine ride.

BTW, looks like a nice toy!!! :SIB

 

[The Judge]

hey free you ever drive one these on the highway ?

The noise of those tires on the highway for 13 hours is likely to drive you nuts.

 

[freelancc]

i've owned one, and used it mainly for local driving. 800 miles is not all that bad, just depends on the tires you have.. :shrug:

 

[freelancc]

depends on the tires you have.. :shrug:

after checking the picture again.. it does look like a noisy ride..

just take your time and drive slowly..

 

[vinnie]

thanks guys :clap: going to drive it back hope it has a good stereo :mj09: can't wait to get this baby off road :Yep:

 

[Mjolnir]

congrats on the toy.

 

[forest29]

Ive been driving a jeep with a two inch lift and mixed use tires for about 6 years. Folks are correct, those tires will hum and the faster you go, the louder they hum (especially as knobby as those in the picture). You will also feel more of the bumps etc. than in a car or SUV.

I don't really notice the hum or ride much anymore to tell you the truth (until I get in my MDX, then I wonder what part of me actually prefers the jeep, cause it sure ain't my ass!).

I love my jeep and took it on longer trips before the kid and the SUV came along. Nothing like the feeling of cruising with the top off.

850 miles is a long haul, but I'd do it.

BTW, there is definitely a right and wrong way to get the top back on. Do it in the wrong order and you'll wanna kill somebody before you're finished.

You'll notice other jeep drivers giving you a little wave, dunno know what that's all about, but it's a "jeep thing" that you'll see all the time.

Enjoy! :mj06:

 

[vinnie]

Don't know why you're worried about driving it on the highway

You were dead on no problem with the tires handling or noise wise drove through 3 thunder storms.

other than the amount of gas its going to drink ... :SIB

and even more right about this I would just get comfterbale and I have to get off and gas up. :com:

all in all it was the way to go left at noon Friday back at 3:30 am Saturday.

anybody need a carfax run let me know got a bunch left just need the vin #