AMC Eagle Den Forum
The Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: Beaverseagle on April 20, 2016, 01:26:28 PM
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Wasn't sure where to put this.
I need to pick up some furniture which is about a 500 mile trip one way. I read on the forum that an xj hitch will fit on my SX4. Has anyone towed with with an eagle for a 1000 miles? I have a 82 SX4 with the 4.2L and I believe I have a trans cooler. Any tips on towing with it? I'm thinking I'll be towing 800 pounds worth of stuff. I plan on replacing the leaf springs and putting new break pads, lines, discs on it.
Am I asking too much from the eagle?
Thanks
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I don't know about the XJ hitch, I custom built a hitch and then later I built a bumper with a receiver hitch. 800 lbs. will be no problem for an Eagle with a good engine, cooling system, transmission and brakes. I towed an SX4 for 800 miles with my wagon I used to own and then towed a Ford Aspire for 1200+ miles without any issues. I've also towed my dirtbike for thousands of miles.
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Some info on the Cherokee Hitch.
It's not a direct fit. Have to drill holes through the frame rails and install long bolts.
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=43905.msg342173#msg342173