TJ towing capacity
07-15-2005, 01:55 AM
#141
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Re: TJ towing capacity
Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
BillyRay wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
BillyRay wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
07-15-2005, 02:00 AM
#142
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Re: TJ towing capacity
Even the old XJ's are rated at 5k lbs. I never felt safe over 2500 lbs or so
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
07-15-2005, 02:00 AM
#143
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Re: TJ towing capacity
Even the old XJ's are rated at 5k lbs. I never felt safe over 2500 lbs or so
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
07-15-2005, 02:00 AM
#144
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Re: TJ towing capacity
Even the old XJ's are rated at 5k lbs. I never felt safe over 2500 lbs or so
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
07-15-2005, 02:00 AM
#145
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ towing capacity
Even the old XJ's are rated at 5k lbs. I never felt safe over 2500 lbs or so
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
without trailer brakes etc.
KH
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:1c5c9$42d73fe5$4831337f$29866@FUSE.NET...
> What about the towing capacities of the WJ model? What can I safely pull
> with a 4 liter automatic?
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tONUCWIMywuq@anon.none.net...
>> I've seen several that were towing more than the DRIVER was capable
>> of, tho. UHauls loaded so that the tongue was easy to lift, etc.
>> Looked like a fish swimming down the road. I favor the coffee stop,
>> myself. Some that I've seen made passing as dangerous as following
>> and I sure as heck don't them on MY tail!
>>
>> If wheel base is the primary consideration, why were the MJ - even the
>> long bed versions, limited to one tow weight with standard
>> transmissions and at least double the weight with an aout. And why
>> were the "export" versions (all had D44's) rated for even more tow
>> weight with the same equipment?
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:47:44 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Earle,
>>> Good idea, I'll stop for coffee, as I would be too sick to
>>> continue. I remember trying to tow another Jeep once in an emergence
>>> situation, through the mountains of Southern california, couldn't do it.
>>> You know in the million miles of truck driving, I don't think I ever saw
>>> a Jeep towing more than it was capable of, I would have remembered it
>>> because of my own experience.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Earle Horton wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Bill,
>>> >
>>> > I have seen him, or someone who subscribes to his philosophy, on the
>>> > highway
>>> > at seventy. These guys do fine, until they have to perform a high
>>> > speed
>>> > evasive maneuver. The best thing you can do is pass them, or let them
>>> > pass
>>> > and stop for coffee.
>>> >
>>> > Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea
>
>
07-15-2005, 02:49 AM
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Re: TJ towing capacity
If I add a tranny cooler should I bypass the stock radiator cooler or add
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
07-15-2005, 02:49 AM
#147
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Re: TJ towing capacity
If I add a tranny cooler should I bypass the stock radiator cooler or add
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
07-15-2005, 02:49 AM
#148
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Re: TJ towing capacity
If I add a tranny cooler should I bypass the stock radiator cooler or add
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
07-15-2005, 02:49 AM
#149
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Re: TJ towing capacity
If I add a tranny cooler should I bypass the stock radiator cooler or add
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
the new one in series? What kind of pressure do those lines carry?
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42D74FBA.C04A871A@***.net...
> Possible stronger drivetrain and trailer package.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> BillyRay wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Bill. another question about the V-8 rating. Why an extra 1500
>> pounds for 35 extra horsepower?
07-15-2005, 02:50 AM
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Re: TJ towing capacity
Of course, I probably should have mentioned der Bock is my sister..
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> The vet comes to my house in her 2002 Chevy Prism... (or is it back to
> Nova this week).... anyway.... whenever we have the needs of Veterinarian
> services she comes to my house.
>
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
> news:WLCBe.29847$Qo.23101@fed1read01...
>> That is one dumb *** philosophy. When you kill someone taking your horse
>> to the vet 5 miles from your property then will it still be ok? Its like
>> saying you can balance a ladder on a few chairs and stand on the very top
>> of it to change a light bulb but if you are going to change three
>> lightbulbs buy a taller ladder.
>> Use your brain. Stop acting like the rest of the mindless world and do
>> things right.
>>
>> KH
>>
>> "extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
>> news:RwABe.1211$Bo3.1012@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>>> Ok guy's I am not recommending anybody do this, but what I am saying is.
>>> if you need to move a horse from the stall to the vet ... go for it
>>> ......
>>
>>
>
>
"BillyRay" <jpbSPAM357@junoSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> The vet comes to my house in her 2002 Chevy Prism... (or is it back to
> Nova this week).... anyway.... whenever we have the needs of Veterinarian
> services she comes to my house.
>
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
> news:WLCBe.29847$Qo.23101@fed1read01...
>> That is one dumb *** philosophy. When you kill someone taking your horse
>> to the vet 5 miles from your property then will it still be ok? Its like
>> saying you can balance a ladder on a few chairs and stand on the very top
>> of it to change a light bulb but if you are going to change three
>> lightbulbs buy a taller ladder.
>> Use your brain. Stop acting like the rest of the mindless world and do
>> things right.
>>
>> KH
>>
>> "extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
>> news:RwABe.1211$Bo3.1012@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>>> Ok guy's I am not recommending anybody do this, but what I am saying is.
>>> if you need to move a horse from the stall to the vet ... go for it
>>> ......
>>
>>
>
>