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04-08-2010, 12:15 PM
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I want to tow my 96, 5 speed, part time Transfer case with all 4 tires on the ground. Transfer case in neutral and the 5 speed in neutral, Anybody had any trouble doing this? Suggestions. Will be towing with my Class C Motorhome.
04-08-2010, 12:40 PM
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I saw that, just wondering if anybody has had any experience or problems in doing so. I tow my CJ7 but it has lock out hubs.
04-08-2010, 01:13 PM
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i have seen it done while on the highway(passed a few of them) never done it myself. but if you think about it its just like coasting down a hill.... i dont see any problem with it! if you are super worried about it pull the driveshafts so only your axles are spinning
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Only time it become a problem is when you have lockers and forget to unlock them. Been done like this for years by many a Jeep owner.
04-08-2010, 01:26 PM
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Leave the key in the ignition in the unlocked position so the front wheels can steer freely and the column won't lock.
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04-08-2010, 01:33 PM
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Not to threadjack, but what about towing with the front wheels on a dolly? The rental companies all say the driveshaft MUST be removed. I don't see any need for it if the t-case and trans is in Neutal. Any thoughts?
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04-08-2010, 01:53 PM
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Towing a REAR wheel drive vehicle, nose-up, can damage the trans. this is why they say you have to remove the shafts. The N position of a TC, accomplishes this by diconecting the shafts from the trans.
04-08-2010, 02:01 PM
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If your t-case doesn't offer the 2WD option, which could be used while dolly-towing, you must remove either the front or rear drive-shaft when towing a full-time 4WD vehicle with a tow-dolly. T-case damage will result if you don't do this. At least that what the manual states.
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we got our jeep just for towing behind rv... and DD but wanted something to haul behind 34 winne...:} and jeep was like the only choise there really was...for a all around utility vehical.. cant wait to get in middle of no place.. and unhook the jeep and go exsploring :}
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