Technicly (sp) yes, but a lot of guys I know do it with out a plate and never get bothered. The truck being towed is considered a trailer I would think. Just my .02

 

Are you talking just to get it home ? or long term use ? long term use.. get a trailer:thumb:

 

On an XJ, you'd really need to get some solid mounts like the way tow hooks are bolted on.

There's a good amount of stress on the brackets when tow bar-ing. Had one snap off the frame on my CJ-3a when we were mowing it, that wasn't fun.

BTW, do you still need a tow bar? I have one on there flattie, I think its a 5000lb universal draw tite.. I'd have to go get it(the jeeps in the barn near Lapeer) but I don't need it anymore...

 

My understanding is that if any of the wheels are on the pavement, it must be titled, plated, and insured. If it is completely loaded on a trailer, it is just cargo. But, the trailer must be plated.

 

On an XJ, you'd really need to get some solid mounts like the way tow hooks are bolted on.

There's a good amount of stress on the brackets when tow bar-ing. Had one snap off the frame on my CJ-3a when we were mowing it, that wasn't fun.

BTW, do you still need a tow bar? I have one on there flattie, I think its a 5000lb universal draw tite.. I'd have to go get it(the jeeps in the barn near Lapeer) but I don't need it anymore...

Sorry to but in like this, but are you looking to get rid of a tow bar? If so Im looking for one to flat tow my CJ5.

 

My understanding is that if any of the wheels are on the pavement, it must be titled, plated, and insured. If it is completely loaded on a trailer, it is just cargo. But, the trailer must be plated.

X2!!!! Last time a friend and I flat towed a non insured car, the cops stopped us and called a wrecker. We were less than a mile from my friends house, the destination, and were only on back roads.

 

X2!!!! Last time a friend and I flat towed a non insured car, the cops stopped us and called a wrecker. We were less than a mile from my friends house, the destination, and were only on back roads.

:sonicjay: :sonicjay: we used a chain and pickup truck to drag an firebird home to buddy's house. drug it through 2 towns with no problems.. no plates, no insurance. hll no brake lights.. :thumb:

 

Sorry to but in like this, but are you looking to get rid of a tow bar? If so Im looking for one to flat tow my CJ5.

In the next week or two, I'll get up there and get it. I'll post something when I do..

 

no a plate is not required . we impound cars for the law with no plates but there allowed to tow them out by legal means , which would include a tow bar .

 

Thanks for the offer Haggar, but it looks like I won't be getting the XJ anyways. I can't find a place to store it when it's not being wheeled.

Thanks for all the answers everyone.