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brake system for towed

Started by lostagain, September 22, 2017, 04:56:28 PM

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Dave5Cs

JC
RJ speaks the truth and agree RJ I too would get the attached tow bar one if I had to do over because it is a lot shorter and not as many pins.
It is really very simple. You drill a 3/8" hole in your firewall of toed. Put a plastic conduit between the bumper and the FW. Incert cable with loop on outside of bumper. Inside cab hook cable to back of peddle with clamp. Hook other end to surge brake done after you set tension to 1 inch of fall in cable. Tighten clamps. All parts provided.
"Perfect Frequency"1979 MCI MC5Cs 6V-71,644MT Allison.
2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 60th Anniversary edition.
1998 Jeep TJ ,(Gone)
Somewhere in the USA fulltiming.

paul102a3

You may want to consider the roadmaster 91xx series system. I used this system on a Jeep and was extremely pleased with it. It takes about 10 - 15 seconds to set or remove the air cylinder for towing or road travel and results in full proportional breaking for the Toad. I know it doesn't help but as an example, there is one for sale right now on the Tampa Bay Craig's list for $100. When I installed mine, I purchased the optional vehicle specific mounting plate for the Jeep (I seem to remember it was $35) rather than use the universal mount. The optional mount fit under the front edge of the seat and was invisible when the Jeep was used normally. The universal mount would have been functional but intrusive.

I towed the Jeep around 7,000 miles with no issues.

eagle19952

I have these bits, may be missing a nut or bolt, but pieces easily found.
make an offer.
i repost in the sale section if not allowed...
i towed/used this in a jeep GC 1997 model. the 9100 does not include the breakaway portion, just so you know :)
what you see is what you get :)







Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.


Tikvah

I used the ReadyBrake system with my 5500 lbs Tahoe.  Yes, I could feel it.  Seems the pull of the Ready Brake will easily pull regardless of the vacuum.  It actually was an advantage in a hard brake situation.   It helped pull back on the bus.
Now I tow a little Cruze and can't feel anything.
1989 MCI-102 A3
DD 6V92 Turbo, Alison
Tons of stuff to learn!
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Lee Bradley

What ever system you get, make sure it has a break-away braking system.  Required most places.