Re: [MV] Towing
Lawrence A. Carlson (t8r@bigfoot.com)
Tue, 07 Sep 1999 19:37:57 -0700
Gary Pavone wrote:
>
> I have an M38A1 and a CJ2A that I sometimes tow. Usually I put both the
> transmission and transfer case in neutral during towing. I was recently told
> that I should put the transmission in first and the transfer case in neutral
> when towing. That way with the hubs unlocked the only thing that moves is
> the rear end. I can't figure it out. I'm just looking for a safe way to tow
> these vehicles without causing a lot of unnecessary wear. I prefer not to
> drop the drive shaft if at all possible.
Well, the rear-end, the rear driveshaft, and a couple gears inside
the transfer case will move, for sure. I don't know what the
reasoning is in putting the tranny in first. It seems unnecessary, to
me. If anything moves in the tranny, that's just all the better for
keeping things lubed while you tow, and may offer less resistance,
overall. What am I missing?
Larry (OR)
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