towing 3rd gen 4runner behind RV???
#21
Contributing Member
One of our guys nuked a tcase towing back from Moab. We think it tried to get back in gear or something.
I would NEVER NEVER NEVER flat tow ANY vehicle without disconnecting the drive system - there is just way too much that can go wrong, and when it does, there is a pretty high probability of totaling the vehicle and potentially the tow vehicle and other people on the road too. As mentioned above, it's 4 (or 8) bolts to remove the driveshaft. If you tow regularly, the FF conversion, and just being able to turn 2 knobs would be a lot more convenient (especially in mud, snow, etc)
I would NEVER NEVER NEVER flat tow ANY vehicle without disconnecting the drive system - there is just way too much that can go wrong, and when it does, there is a pretty high probability of totaling the vehicle and potentially the tow vehicle and other people on the road too. As mentioned above, it's 4 (or 8) bolts to remove the driveshaft. If you tow regularly, the FF conversion, and just being able to turn 2 knobs would be a lot more convenient (especially in mud, snow, etc)
#23
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2nd Q&A below:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/TLCA_Tru...ech.05.03.html
For the front axle, depends on what setup you have. If you have manual locking hubs, unlock them and that end is good to go. If you have the automatic front axle (ADD), then leave it in 2WD so that the front diff. is unlocked and that should be no different than driving in 2WD.
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/TLCA_Tru...ech.05.03.html
For the front axle, depends on what setup you have. If you have manual locking hubs, unlock them and that end is good to go. If you have the automatic front axle (ADD), then leave it in 2WD so that the front diff. is unlocked and that should be no different than driving in 2WD.
#24
Registered User
If you're in 4hi then the front will be engaged and you don't want that. You want the drive-train completely disconnected from the road. Just free spinning wheels.
#25
Registered User
"Rear shaft removed and it doesn't matter if you're in drive 2nd 3rd or whatever, and keep the t case in 2wd or neutral.
If you're in 4hi then the front will be engaged and you don't want that. You want the drive-train completely disconnected from the road. Just free spinning wheels."
Yes the whole point is to eliminate any possible movement of the drive train other than the rear axle and all wheels.
A flat tow is one of the most dangerous and it will wear the front tires excessively.
The final part of the equation is to make sure your front tires are pointing straight forward and that the steering wheel is locked in this position.
If your front tires are pointed in any other direction it will fight your towing vehicle and cause them both to run crooked down the road!!
If you're in 4hi then the front will be engaged and you don't want that. You want the drive-train completely disconnected from the road. Just free spinning wheels."
Yes the whole point is to eliminate any possible movement of the drive train other than the rear axle and all wheels.
A flat tow is one of the most dangerous and it will wear the front tires excessively.
The final part of the equation is to make sure your front tires are pointing straight forward and that the steering wheel is locked in this position.
If your front tires are pointed in any other direction it will fight your towing vehicle and cause them both to run crooked down the road!!
#26
Problem with Locking the Steering wheel
"Rear shaft removed and it doesn't matter if you're in drive 2nd 3rd or whatever, and keep the t case in 2wd or neutral.
If you're in 4hi then the front will be engaged and you don't want that. You want the drive-train completely disconnected from the road. Just free spinning wheels."
Yes the whole point is to eliminate any possible movement of the drive train other than the rear axle and all wheels.
A flat tow is one of the most dangerous and it will wear the front tires excessively.
The final part of the equation is to make sure your front tires are pointing straight forward and that the steering wheel is locked in this position.
If your front tires are pointed in any other direction it will fight your towing vehicle and cause them both to run crooked down the road!!
If you're in 4hi then the front will be engaged and you don't want that. You want the drive-train completely disconnected from the road. Just free spinning wheels."
Yes the whole point is to eliminate any possible movement of the drive train other than the rear axle and all wheels.
A flat tow is one of the most dangerous and it will wear the front tires excessively.
The final part of the equation is to make sure your front tires are pointing straight forward and that the steering wheel is locked in this position.
If your front tires are pointed in any other direction it will fight your towing vehicle and cause them both to run crooked down the road!!
#27
Registered User
1st reality is that for the steering wheel to be unlocked the key must be in the ignition.
2nd when the wheels turn one way then you turn the other the wheels are fighting you more than they would if they were straight.
I realize that this seems somehow wrong but believe me it is correct.
If you use a tow dolly you actually have the same situation yet your transfer case and front end are in no danger either.
2nd when the wheels turn one way then you turn the other the wheels are fighting you more than they would if they were straight.
I realize that this seems somehow wrong but believe me it is correct.
If you use a tow dolly you actually have the same situation yet your transfer case and front end are in no danger either.
#28
4 runner not ideal i guess
1st reality is that for the steering wheel to be unlocked the key must be in the ignition.
2nd when the wheels turn one way then you turn the other the wheels are fighting you more than they would if they were straight.
I realize that this seems somehow wrong but believe me it is correct.
If you use a tow dolly you actually have the same situation yet your transfer case and front end are in no danger either.
2nd when the wheels turn one way then you turn the other the wheels are fighting you more than they would if they were straight.
I realize that this seems somehow wrong but believe me it is correct.
If you use a tow dolly you actually have the same situation yet your transfer case and front end are in no danger either.
#29
Registered User
Actually more damage would be done if the wheels turn. Like I said before if the wheels turn one way then you turn the other the wheels would experience far more wear.
I thought the same way one time but could you imagine the tires peeling off when the wheels were turned the wrong way and in the towing vehicle how would you know this even happened? then the rims would be shot!
I doubt that the "explorers accessory position and a electronic neutral tow kit module that allowed the transmission to be electronically disengaged" lets the wheels turn.
I thought the same way one time but could you imagine the tires peeling off when the wheels were turned the wrong way and in the towing vehicle how would you know this even happened? then the rims would be shot!
I doubt that the "explorers accessory position and a electronic neutral tow kit module that allowed the transmission to be electronically disengaged" lets the wheels turn.
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