Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!

Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.

>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would be
>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?

Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
dig Jeeps.

I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
though.

If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.

Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
Spring is just around the corner!

Thanks for the help guys.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!

Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.

>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would be
>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?

Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
dig Jeeps.

I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
though.

If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.

Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
Spring is just around the corner!

Thanks for the help guys.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!

Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.

>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would be
>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?

Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
dig Jeeps.

I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
though.

If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.

Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
Spring is just around the corner!

Thanks for the help guys.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

JD-
Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack? Incredibly cheap and
effective when properly used, easy to mount and store, either on the hood or
either bumper.

Carl


"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
>
> Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
> else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
>
>>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
>>be
>>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
>
> Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
> now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
> goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
> dig Jeeps.
>
> I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
> anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
> sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
> though.
>
> If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
> receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
> idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
> tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
>
> Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
> lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
> over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
> Spring is just around the corner!
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

JD-
Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack? Incredibly cheap and
effective when properly used, easy to mount and store, either on the hood or
either bumper.

Carl


"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
>
> Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
> else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
>
>>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
>>be
>>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
>
> Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
> now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
> goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
> dig Jeeps.
>
> I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
> anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
> sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
> though.
>
> If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
> receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
> idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
> tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
>
> Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
> lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
> over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
> Spring is just around the corner!
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

JD-
Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack? Incredibly cheap and
effective when properly used, easy to mount and store, either on the hood or
either bumper.

Carl


"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
>
> Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
> else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
>
>>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
>>be
>>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
>
> Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
> now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
> goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
> dig Jeeps.
>
> I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
> anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
> sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
> though.
>
> If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
> receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
> idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
> tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
>
> Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
> lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
> over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
> Spring is just around the corner!
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

JD-
Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack? Incredibly cheap and
effective when properly used, easy to mount and store, either on the hood or
either bumper.

Carl


"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
> >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
>
> Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
> else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
>
>>I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had a
>>problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
>>be
>>best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
>>BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
>
> Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
> now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
> goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
> dig Jeeps.
>
> I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
> anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
> sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
> though.
>
> If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
> receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
> idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
> tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
>
> Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
> lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
> over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
> Spring is just around the corner!
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Go to Harvey's on Friday night for the all you can eat seafood buffet.
Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose
Enjoy yourself.


Kate

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
: >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
:
: Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
: else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
:
: >I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had
a
: >problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
be
: >best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
: >BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
:
: Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
: now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
: goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
: dig Jeeps.
:
: I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
: anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
: sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
: though.
:
: If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
: receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
: idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
: tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
:
: Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
: lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
: over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
: Spring is just around the corner!
:
: Thanks for the help guys.
:

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Go to Harvey's on Friday night for the all you can eat seafood buffet.
Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose
Enjoy yourself.


Kate

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
: >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
:
: Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
: else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
:
: >I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had
a
: >problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
be
: >best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
: >BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
:
: Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
: now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
: goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
: dig Jeeps.
:
: I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
: anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
: sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
: though.
:
: If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
: receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
: idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
: tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
:
: Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
: lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
: over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
: Spring is just around the corner!
:
: Thanks for the help guys.
:

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Go to Harvey's on Friday night for the all you can eat seafood buffet.
Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose
Enjoy yourself.


Kate

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142395679.056104.315680@j52g2000cwj.googlegr oups.com...
: >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
:
: Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
: else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
:
: >I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had
a
: >problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
be
: >best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
: >BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
:
: Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
: now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
: goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
: dig Jeeps.
:
: I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
: anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
: sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
: though.
:
: If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
: receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
: idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
: tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
:
: Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
: lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
: over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
: Spring is just around the corner!
:
: Thanks for the help guys.
: