Re: Towing

[tsm1@domain.elided (Tom Mandera)]

>1	5000# max. for a Scout

OK

>2	Reduce by 20% for tires 30-32" diam
>3.	Reduce by 40% for 33" and larger tires.

That makes me 3000#s..

>4.	Reduce by 10% for bias ply tires.

Alright, Radials!

>5	Reduce by 20% for longer spring shackles

D'oh, make that 2400#s now...

>6.	Reduce by 20% for more than a 3" suspension lift.

No, wait, let's make that 1920#s.

>10.	Reduce by at least 50% if steering, suspension, brakes, etc.
>aren't up to 	new vehicle standards.

Hmm... I'm having a problem with one front tire wearing abnormally on the
inside edge.. which I think contributes to a little quirky handling.  Not
sure why it is... might be because I went and "squared" the front spring
perches when the second one ripped off.. 

So I guess that leaves me towing 1,920#s, or perhaps 960#s.

So much for towing that '77 J10 home to part out I guess...  even w/o the
motor in it (sold already heh), I dare say even a Jeep pickup weighs in over
1920 pounds..

Fine, time to go scrounge some money up and talk my friend's dad out of that
Travelette... 

-Tom (breaker of cast iron Dana 20s)