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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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hello all i have a big problem that i need to fix asap snow is on the way soon the problem i have is like 3 weeks ago i had to have my truck towed it is a 96 dakota 3.9 4x4 here is the good parts the truck was in reverse being towed going forward it sliped out of N i dont know how it happend but it did now my qustion is what did i screw up by doing this. when i drive the truck something feels tight i have looked in the rear end nothing seems broke or out of shape can you guys and gals plz help me thx bobby
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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It could be anything. Maybe transmission transfercase. Who knows. Tons of possibilities.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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what do you mean by "feels tight?

when it was towed, were front wheels up and on the hook or back wheels up?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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all 4 wheels wher on the grund and the tight is when i take off
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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You're not supposed to tow 4WD vehicles on the ground, right? lol
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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4wd is Okay to tow with a 4 on the ground. Just shift the transfercase into neutral. That is why you will mostly see RV's towing Jeeps or any 4wd.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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what happens if you tow 4x4 with only 2 wheels on the ground?
 
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