Flat tow '05 with manual transmission?
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Flat tow '05 with manual transmission?
Hi everyone,
I'll soon be needing to tow my '05 V8/6-speed manual on a tow dolly behind a U-Haul truck. I know that generally a manual can be towed wheels-down but I also know that technology is changing rapidly. Does anyone know FOR SURE if there are any issues towing a MT truck with the rears on the ground? It's the Getrag 238 transmission. TIA.
I'll soon be needing to tow my '05 V8/6-speed manual on a tow dolly behind a U-Haul truck. I know that generally a manual can be towed wheels-down but I also know that technology is changing rapidly. Does anyone know FOR SURE if there are any issues towing a MT truck with the rears on the ground? It's the Getrag 238 transmission. TIA.
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There should be no problems. Just don't forget to make sure it's in neutral. LOL!
I simply hate tow dollies. Something about 'em just ain't right in my eyes.
I would much rather (If possible) go for a full trailer when I need to haul a vehicle.
Costs a bit more, But like I said.. I hate dollies. (Especially if I get in a situation where I gotta back the fool thing up).
I simply hate tow dollies. Something about 'em just ain't right in my eyes.
I would much rather (If possible) go for a full trailer when I need to haul a vehicle.
Costs a bit more, But like I said.. I hate dollies. (Especially if I get in a situation where I gotta back the fool thing up).
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I don't see it being a problem. If you're truck is a 4x4, you could put the t-case in neutral and that would definately take care any possible problems. Otherwise, should be fine.
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When I used to flat tow my Jeep, I always put the TC in neutral and the transmission in 5th gear to keep it from turning (as my owner's manual said to do). By using 5th gear instead of, say, 1st gear, you prevent engine damage in the event the TC happens to drop into gear unnoticed.
This is kind of a pain, but really the safest way.you don't need to completely remove the shaft. Just disconnect it at the differential and tie it up out of the way.
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Thanks for the answers guys. It's 2wd so the TC bit isn't an option. It sounds like my concerns are valid so screw it, it's trailer time.
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The following is directly from the owner's manual:
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in neutral and the ignition key in the OFF position along with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30mph (50km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25km)
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25km) or faster than 30mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground, or with the front end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly.
NOTE: Towing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the ground, at more than 30mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25km) can cause severe transmission damage.
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in neutral and the ignition key in the OFF position along with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30mph (50km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25km)
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25km) or faster than 30mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground, or with the front end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly.
NOTE: Towing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the ground, at more than 30mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25km) can cause severe transmission damage.
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
