Military Vehicles, March 1997,: Re: Towing of CJ2A

Re: Towing of CJ2A

Kerry Vanderzalm (kvanderz@direct.ca)
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 06:10:13 -0800

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> From: Andrew R. Beebe <abeebe@megalink.net>
> To: mil veh <mil-veh@skylee.com>; Nicholas E. Friduss <Nefco@ij.net>
> Subject: Re: Towing of CJ2A
> Date: Monday, March 10, 1997 5:42 AM
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> Nick,
>
> It it not recommended that you flat tow your Jeep this far. The steering
> box can't handle the stress of being turned by the wheels. Any early Jeep
> should be towed with a dolly if a trailer is not available.
>
> Andy Beebe
> '44 Willys MB

Is this true?
I tow my '52 CJ3A behind my RV.
Last summer about 3000 miles.
What damage is being done?
Kerry, Vancouver BC.