Towing a 4x4
Towing a 4x4
I need to move my truck about 30 miles for paint. Can a 4x4 be towed using a tow bar (all four wheels on the ground), hubs in "free" position and transmission and transfer case in neutral? Do the drive shafts need to be removed?
Transfer case in neutral & the hubs unlocked would be best.
I've seen plenty of Jeeps & others towed with tow bars, but I've never been sucessful doing it that way...the truck being towed wants to steer itself.
I didn't care enough to find out what I was doing wrong, so I just bought a trailer. Problem solved.
I've seen plenty of Jeeps & others towed with tow bars, but I've never been sucessful doing it that way...the truck being towed wants to steer itself.
I didn't care enough to find out what I was doing wrong, so I just bought a trailer. Problem solved.
My "Slickitis" affliction began here...
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
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thats how I moved my 2wd, looking in the rearview and seeing the steering wheel whipping around when you make turns is kinda freaky! 
1963 F-250 4x4 custom cab 292 4-speed
1963 F-250 no motor but a nice rust free body, cost $120.00
1966 F-250 utility 390 auto, cost $103.00 on evilbay
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2000 Cobra R #262 of 300
1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA/Grand Am "Hacker Express" #00)
1993 Cobra R #38 of 107 (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports" car)
2006 F-350 Crew Cab Diesel 4x4 King Ranch
1963 F-250 no motor but a nice rust free body, cost $120.00
1966 F-250 utility 390 auto, cost $103.00 on evilbay
My Photos at Superford.org
2000 Cobra R #262 of 300
1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA/Grand Am "Hacker Express" #00)
1993 Cobra R #38 of 107 (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports" car)
2006 F-350 Crew Cab Diesel 4x4 King Ranch