Pulling my Jeep

I neeed to pull my 1990 to a shop about 2 miles from my house, becuase I have gone as far mechanically as I can go in getting it started.

I don't have tow points on the front or back yet, as I haven't ordered the bumpers yet.

The only thing I can do is wrap a tow strap around the axle and pull it with my 1985, and have a buddy steer it to the shop.

Is this a bad idea? All the driving is in the city limits and I won't pull more than about 15 or 20 miles an hour TOPS!

Any other suggestions? I can't even start it to get it onto a trailer or tow dolly.

Thanks

You should be fine. Just make sure to put the transfer case and transmissoin in neutral.

My dad used to pull (my old S10) around town w/ his chevy truck, w/ a frame hook & nylon rope. NOT a great idea but never had any problems. We did this in the middle of the night because of the legalities involved. Probably wouldn't try it here now, things have changed a bit around here and police seem more numerous. Make sure youre friend pays attention to what hes doing and doesn't rear end you. 15 MPH tops, T-case in N.

If your XJ has an automatic transmission it should be in PARK and the transfer case in neutral.