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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Wingnut on May 16, 2014, 03:15:12 PM

Title: flat towing a tj
Post by: Wingnut on May 16, 2014, 03:15:12 PM
I have a 2001 TJ with a manual tranny. I am thinking of flat towing it behind my motorhome. How do I set it up? I have heard that I should put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in gear with the steering wheel unlocked. Would that be right?
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: EEP on May 16, 2014, 07:46:54 PM
Try Google, that's what I did to find out how to flat tow my XJ.
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: Black Betty on May 17, 2014, 06:03:17 AM
Ever thought about buying an actual trailer?  That would be my preference.  Keep the wear to the trailer tires and not to the jeep tires. 
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: cjust on May 19, 2014, 07:53:23 AM
Ever thought about buying an actual trailer?  That would be my preference.  Keep the wear to the trailer tires and not to the jeep tires.
i agree, tires are to expensive and im sure u can get a decent toy hauler for $1500-2000
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: LLYJ on May 20, 2014, 03:19:16 PM
I have a 2001 TJ with a manual tranny. I am thinking of flat towing it behind my motorhome. How do I set it up? I have heard that I should put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in gear with the steering wheel unlocked. Would that be right?

yes, you heard correct.
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: ornamental on May 20, 2014, 08:41:40 PM
What is the logic to having the transmission in gear?
Would it be bad to be neutral and neutral for transmission and also transfercase?
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: Spinalguy on May 21, 2014, 09:04:02 AM
I have a 2001 TJ with a manual tranny. I am thinking of flat towing it behind my motorhome. How do I set it up? I have heard that I should put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in gear with the steering wheel unlocked. Would that be right?
That is how i towed my TJ and CJ. If you want, you could remove rear driveshaft to save wear and tear, i didn't.
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: Tanner on May 21, 2014, 10:14:25 AM
I went through this last year too. The logic behind leaving the transmission in gear is so the oil pump in the still operates while the jeep is being towed. Keeps the gears/bearings lubed.
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: cLAY on May 21, 2014, 01:46:31 PM
But the tranny isn't spinning if the t-case is in N.
Title: Re: flat towing a tj
Post by: Dingleberry on May 21, 2014, 02:01:20 PM
Oh snap! Well put the engine in neutral instead! lulz.