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dbilik 11-30-2010 09:26 AM

Towing a 4WD truck possible?
 
I am guessing this is not possible, but can you safely tow a 4WD truck with all four wheels on the ground using a tow bar? I know it would be ok for a short distance at lower speeds to get yourself somewhere safe, but what about long distance on the highway? I want to say it wasn't possible because of the transfer case, unless of course you disconnected the driveshafts.

dbilik 11-30-2010 09:41 AM

I should add this to the post.

http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/Ima...ngs_p20_28.pdf

It shows the 2006 Dakota being able to be flat towed. From what I understand you need to put the transmission in park and the transfer case in neautral, then the axles are free to spin but the transmission does not. Does this sound right?

FireFighterHill 11-30-2010 10:32 AM

Did you try checking the owners manual?

zanethan 11-30-2010 10:35 AM

With an electronic transfercase I'm not sure you can put in in just neutral but don't hold me to that. I would think you need to disconnect the driveshafts if the transfer case can't be put into neutral.

Derek2002 11-30-2010 02:56 PM

The owners manual has a section on recreational towing of 4x4 vehicles.It says to put the transfer case in neutral to tow it.Thats about it.

dakota_raven 11-30-2010 04:38 PM

My 2007 has a push button on the 4x4 knob housing to put it
in neutral the transfer case for towing!!

zanethan 11-30-2010 07:19 PM

I stand corrected. I've never actually seen a dakota's push button 4wd system but my moms suburban doesn't have that option so i just assumed.

dodgeramguy85 11-30-2010 08:16 PM

Our 07 ram has a neutral option its possible and have you thought about a tow dolly?

sapporo 11-30-2010 08:23 PM

I wouldn't recommend a tow dolly on a 4x4 unless you disconnect the drive shaft for the wheels on the ground.

Ralpho 11-30-2010 08:28 PM

Can you do it with a 2000 4x4 ram with a shifting nobe. Sorry to butt in. Ive been wondering the same thing.


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