How to load a dead Jeep on a trailer?

[Cascadia]

Just like the topic says. I need to load a 90 wrangler onto a trailer but it can't move under it's own power. My trailer is about 18 inches off the ground. Is there an easyish way of getting the jeep up onto the trailer to get it to my house or what is the best solution?

 

[Greg]

Is it a manual? Does the starter work and turn over the engine? Put it in gear and crank away.

 

[Cascadia]

It is a manual but the motor is blown and all that is left bolted up to the tranny and motor mounts is the block. I'm looking to get it home to throw another motor in it.

 

[99TJ]

I'd use a come-along, just me.

 

[Spork]

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if you can get the trailer to the jeep a come-a-long and length of chain would pull it up on.

 

[mbryson]

a come along or another vehicle and a tow strap will work fine. Just pull alongside the trailer with the other vehicle. You'll have to steer away from the pull, but it works fine.

 

[Stacey]

Hook the trailer to the tow rig, use another vehicle to tow the jeep on. Just drive along side the trailer pulling the jeep up and on. I've done this many times, it's surprisingly easy. Use about a 20' chain.

 

[RockMonkey]

Doesn't have a winch, does it?

 

[Cascadia]

I can roll the jeep out to the road and back my trailer right up to it. Funny thing is the guy is giving me all his crap with it and that includes a come along. How do I get the front tires initially up on the trailer? It is a flat bed with no ramps. I don't see a come along doing the trick.

 

[Chevycrew]

put a winch on the front of the trailer...

Seriously, a small 25 or 3500lb atv winch with a snatch block would cost you less than $100 at harbor freight, and you would have it for future use.


Edit: Borrow some ramps...

 

[Cascadia]

Doesn't have a winch, does it?

I wish it had a winch. The last rig I sold I was going to keep the winch but at the last second the guy wanted it so I let it go for some more cash. Wish I still had it now.

 

[Cascadia]

I've been wanting to put a winch on the front of the trailer. Maybe I'll postpone picking up the jeep for a day and get a winch on tomorrow.

 

[Badger]

Is it a manual? Does the starter work and turn over the engine? Put it in gear and crank away.

Your theory is sound unfortunately the TJ will not crank in gear unless you mod the starter kill switch on the clutch pedal.

 

[Cascadia]

Your theory is sound unfortunately the TJ will not crank in gear unless you mod the starter kill switch on the clutch pedal.

And it needs more than just a block.

 

[Robert T]

Where are you getting it at? if you south utah county, I have some ramps you could borrow, if you want give me a call 801-362-0725


and Badger its a yj

 

[Greg]

Your theory is sound unfortunately the TJ will not crank in gear unless you mod the starter kill switch on the clutch pedal.

Good thing it's a YJ...

 

[Cascadia]

I'm in Orem and buying it in Orem. I just figured out the perfect way to get it home. I'm just going to tow it behind my truck. The brakes are still good, and the steering is still good. Just need to throw the battery in aand turn the ignition to unlock the steering. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. It is only about a mile and a half from my house at the most. I guess I just wanted the jeep on my trailer to work on it since it is flat and the ground it will be on is gravel and slightly sloping.

 

[Cascadia]

Thanks for everyones ideas. Looks like I need to make some ramps for my trailer and mount a winch to the fron of it also to help out in these situations.

 

[Robert T]

get some cinder blocks and a come a long and use the blocks for support under a 2x6 and use that as a ramp

 

[YOUKNOW]

This may help, Back the trailer up to the driveway so that the wheels of the trailer are in the gutter. This will lower the trailer somewhat because it will drop the rear of the trailer closer to the pavement. Just my .02. Don't know if I am explaining it right.