Traceamount

Hi just a real quick question, Ive tried searching for the answer to no avail. I need to tow my 98 Jeep Grand 5.9 limited with the 249 tcase. Currently the FRONT driveshaft is removed (no I wasnt driving like that). Can I tow it on all 4 tires like that? The fronts removed because its being replaced, Id rather not remove the back if I can avoid it, just wondering if removing the front is sufficent, as opposed to removing the back, but im not sure(Guessing its not however). I only need to take it about 10-15 minutes from me. Flatbeds not really an option atm, however Ill pay to have it done if need be. Thanks!

Matt8822

I wouldn't totally recommend it because the fact the transmission could get hot, and without the vehicle running the trans cooler want work, but short distances shouldnt be a problem but it's always better to be safe than sorry

Traceamount

So removing the front DS isnt = removing the back shaft to tow? Do I have another option besides flatbed or removing rear DS? Thanks for the quick response, I miss my baby

Matt8822

I'd remove the rear just to be safe, it's alot easier than removing the trans and transfer case

caged

yup, you're gonna have to remove the rear drive shaft.

you can probably get away with putting the t-case in neutral and the trans in park. that is usually the proper way to flat tow these, but without the front drive shaft, on the 247 and 249 cases, the viscous coupler won't take long to burn out.

the only way to be 100% certain, remove that rear shaft and tow without both shafts.

Traceamount

Yea I only have the front DS off because its being replaced. It hasnt been driven without it. Thanks for the help! 1 week without my Jeep im having withdrawls!

99xj33s

i had to flat tow my cherokee i left it running and in neutral and i had no problems..i also went about 10-15mins like that

sycoglitch

You can flat tow an xj, even though they say not too, just have to our tranny and TC in neutral

Edit: yea Op is talkin bout a GC, so jeep rules

caged

t-case in neutral, tranny in park unless it's a stick, even then it should be in gear.

even tho you haven't driven it without the front drive shaft, the same can happen when you flat tow it like that.

sycoglitch

i second his response. I dont know why i was thinking tranny in neutral but x2 this post.