How about this for a tow rig?

1997tj

1997tj

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I was given this 1983 dodge prospector van. It has the 318 in it and it had the 904 tranny but it was shot. I have rebuilt a 727 and put that in there. Uwharrie is only 3.5 to 4 hours away from me and I drive my jeep there now. I want to be able to go to some better places but driving 6+ hours wheeling and then driving back is too risky especially for a weekend trip. It's only got 90000 miles on the motor. How bad would this thing kill me on gas towing my tj?
 

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Its not the gas efficiency...it is the suspension that may (literally) kill you.
 
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It would suck pulling some of the grades on the way to Harlan. That Duffield grade will be miserable.
 
It will work, but it isn't the best. I would swap in the rear end and front hubs from a 250 or 350 van, maybe throw an add a leaf in the back. The 318 and the 727 will last forever as long as you keep them cool.

Duane
 
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