Wheel locked up?
02-12-2011, 07:49 PM
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Wheel locked up?
I just bought a 2000 GC the other day and I had it towed home(it's not running). The tow truck driver lifted it up by the back wheels and started towing it with the front wheels on the ground. I put the tcase in neutral because I know that in blazers/jimmys with auto 4wheel, you can smoke out the clutches if you don't. So anyway, we got about 5 kms and the front pass side wheel locked up and skidded, almost pulling the jeep off the truck. The driver hopped in and put the jeep's tranny in neutral and it then rolled no problem the rest of the way.
Just wondering if any one has heard of this happening or know what the problem could be.
Just wondering if any one has heard of this happening or know what the problem could be.
02-12-2011, 10:26 PM
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that driver is an idiot. the jeep should have been on dollies or flatbed.
i drove tow truck for 5 years. any driver should know this.
was it caa?
get the jeep looked at and if there is any damage, state a claim. it is the drivers fault and responsibility.
i drove tow truck for 5 years. any driver should know this.
was it caa?
get the jeep looked at and if there is any damage, state a claim. it is the drivers fault and responsibility.
02-13-2011, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
The t-case might have not been in neutral all of the way and slipped back into gear.
Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
You are suppose to leave the trans in gear and tcase in neutral if I'm not mistaken.
Originally Posted by caged
that driver is an idiot. the jeep should have been on dollies or flatbed.
i drove tow truck for 5 years. any driver should know this.
was it caa?
get the jeep looked at and if there is any damage, state a claim. it is the drivers fault and responsibility.
i drove tow truck for 5 years. any driver should know this.
was it caa?
get the jeep looked at and if there is any damage, state a claim. it is the drivers fault and responsibility.
And no, it was a private "cash" tow. And there seems to be no damage... I haven't had a good look but it towed the remaining 8-10kms just fine.
02-13-2011, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
You are suppose to leave the trans in gear and tcase in neutral if I'm not mistaken.
02-13-2011, 10:41 AM
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Absolutly no idea. I was always told to leave it in park (by the chief Mechanic of DC UK)
I wouldnt think it would do any harm, though.
When you leave the TC in "N", the rotating wheels, as you are towing, drive the internal oil pump, in the TC, keeping everything nicely lubed.
I wouldnt think it would do any harm, though.
When you leave the TC in "N", the rotating wheels, as you are towing, drive the internal oil pump, in the TC, keeping everything nicely lubed.
Straight from a 99 XJ owners manual.
Recreational Towing
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for being towed.
1. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral)
2. Shift the manual transmission into gear or auto into D and make sure there is no vehicle movement.
3. Shift the Transfer case lever into N
4. Turn the key to the unlocked OFF position.
5. Shift the auto trans into PARK
6. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle w/ a tow bar.
Warning: With the transfer case in the N position, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
Caution!: Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used for recreational towing.
It is necessary to follow the steps listed to be certain the transfer case is fully in N before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Note from me...
This is in the owners manual but I think step 2 and 3 are reversed....
With that being said, after placing the t-case in neutral then the auto in D to be sure it is disengaged... be sure to shut off the motor before placing the shifter back into PARK.
Recreational Towing
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for being towed.
1. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral)
2. Shift the manual transmission into gear or auto into D and make sure there is no vehicle movement.
3. Shift the Transfer case lever into N
4. Turn the key to the unlocked OFF position.
5. Shift the auto trans into PARK
6. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle w/ a tow bar.
Warning: With the transfer case in the N position, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
Caution!: Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used for recreational towing.
It is necessary to follow the steps listed to be certain the transfer case is fully in N before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Note from me...
This is in the owners manual but I think step 2 and 3 are reversed....
With that being said, after placing the t-case in neutral then the auto in D to be sure it is disengaged... be sure to shut off the motor before placing the shifter back into PARK.
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02-13-2011, 11:22 AM
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transfer case in neutral and jeep in park is for flat towing, like behind a motor home.
a jeep has to be 4 up or 4 down. any 4wd vehicle has to on the bed. never on the hook without dollies. seriously.
if the driver ever reads his tow book, it would tell him if he were to look under "jeep".
well, lets hope there's no damage. but if there were, you could still go after that company for repairs. unless he's a friend.
a jeep has to be 4 up or 4 down. any 4wd vehicle has to on the bed. never on the hook without dollies. seriously.
if the driver ever reads his tow book, it would tell him if he were to look under "jeep".
well, lets hope there's no damage. but if there were, you could still go after that company for repairs. unless he's a friend.
02-13-2011, 11:25 AM
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Heh, I thought that was just for AWD vehicles. I always had my Eclipse on a flat bed, just figured since the tcase had a neutral selection things spun freely.
Good to know!
Funny, though, cuz AAA has always sent me a flat bed no matter what vehicle!
Good to know!
Funny, though, cuz AAA has always sent me a flat bed no matter what vehicle!
02-13-2011, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by caged
transfer case in neutral and jeep in park is for flat towing, like behind a motor home.
a jeep has to be 4 up or 4 down. any 4wd vehicle has to on the bed. never on the hook without dollies. seriously.
if the driver ever reads his tow book, it would tell him if he were to look under "jeep".
well, lets hope there's no damage. but if there were, you could still go after that company for repairs. unless he's a friend.
a jeep has to be 4 up or 4 down. any 4wd vehicle has to on the bed. never on the hook without dollies. seriously.
if the driver ever reads his tow book, it would tell him if he were to look under "jeep".
well, lets hope there's no damage. but if there were, you could still go after that company for repairs. unless he's a friend.
I have seen jeeps towed on the hook without dollies. But I'm not sure what tcase they had. Mine has the quadra-whatever AWD one and I really didn't know you should dolly it.
What does anyone think the problem could be? Front diff? Tcase?
02-13-2011, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by caged
is this the jeep in your profile?
and is it all wheel drive, or does it have 2wd option.
and is it all wheel drive, or does it have 2wd option.
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