towing a '93 4runner

I need to tow (all 4 wheels down) my 93 4runner 4x4 automatic
transmission. Can I safely do this? I don't want to have to use a
trailer or dolly with two wheels down and 2 up. Anyone tried this?
What's the procedure? Thanks!

I've heard the same, ie: dolly it etc... but I've never seen the reason.
Nor does it make any sense.

As long as the engine is decoupled... call it neutral, and the front is
decoupled from the rear, what
possible damage could be done.

Therefore my conclusion is that this "advise" is just another of the many
myths that fly-around.
Sounds intelligent, but no basis in fact.

Richard


"Jodabo" <jodabospam@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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> As far as I'm aware either dolly it or remove tailshaft and two wheel
> drive.
> Joe
>
>
> <BobbyMinchew@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1153174708.680591.109420@35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
>>I need to tow (all 4 wheels down) my 93 4runner 4x4 automatic
>> transmission. Can I safely do this? I don't want to have to use a
>> trailer or dolly with two wheels down and 2 up. Anyone tried this?
>> What's the procedure? Thanks!
>>[/color]
>[/color]

"Richard Harper" <rdharper@starband.net> wrote in message
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> I've heard the same, ie: dolly it etc... but I've never seen the reason.[/color]

The reasoning against flat towing is that the transmission or transfer
case may be damaged from lack of lubrication. The rear driveshaft will turn
with the wheels, causing the tranfer case/ transmission output shaft to
turn. In some cases the trans/transfer case internals are only lubricated
when the vehicle is being driven. Having parts in the trans/ transfer case
turning without lubricaton can damage these parts. The correct towing info
should be listed in the owners manual.

[color=blue]
> Nor does it make any sense.[/color]

Sure it does.
[color=blue]
>
> As long as the engine is decoupled... call it neutral, and the front is
> decoupled from the rear, what
> possible damage could be done.[/color]

It's not the engine being decoupled that's the problem

[color=blue]
>
> Therefore my conclusion is that this "advise" is just another of the many
> myths that fly-around.
> Sounds intelligent, but no basis in fact.
>
> Richard
>
>
> "Jodabo" <jodabospam@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> news:44bd3265$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...[color=green]
>> As far as I'm aware either dolly it or remove tailshaft and two wheel
>> drive.
>> Joe
>>
>>
>> <BobbyMinchew@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1153174708.680591.109420@35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=darkred]
>>>I need to tow (all 4 wheels down) my 93 4runner 4x4 automatic
>>> transmission. Can I safely do this? I don't want to have to use a
>>> trailer or dolly with two wheels down and 2 up. Anyone tried this?
>>> What's the procedure? Thanks!
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>
>
>[/color]

I towed my 94' Yota Pickup behind my 84' 4Runner with a tow bar and had no
issues... just hubs unlocked, and tranny in neutral... now that was only for
about 15 miles.. you didn't mention how far or often you'd be looking to
tow it..

Ian

"Mike" <mik@localnet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Richard Harper" <rdharper@starband.net> wrote in message
> news:10d9c$44bd7764$943f5131$10758@STARBAND.NET...[color=green]
> > I've heard the same, ie: dolly it etc... but I've never seen the[/color][/color]
reason.[color=blue]
>
> The reasoning against flat towing is that the transmission or transfer
> case may be damaged from lack of lubrication. The rear driveshaft will[/color]
turn[color=blue]
> with the wheels, causing the tranfer case/ transmission output shaft to
> turn. In some cases the trans/transfer case internals are only lubricated
> when the vehicle is being driven. Having parts in the trans/ transfer case
> turning without lubricaton can damage these parts. The correct towing info
> should be listed in the owners manual.
>
>[color=green]
> > Nor does it make any sense.[/color]
>
> Sure it does.
>[color=green]
> >
> > As long as the engine is decoupled... call it neutral, and the front is
> > decoupled from the rear, what
> > possible damage could be done.[/color]
>
> It's not the engine being decoupled that's the problem
>
>[color=green]
> >
> > Therefore my conclusion is that this "advise" is just another of the[/color][/color]
many[color=blue][color=green]
> > myths that fly-around.
> > Sounds intelligent, but no basis in fact.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> > "Jodabo" <jodabospam@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:44bd3265$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...[color=darkred]
> >> As far as I'm aware either dolly it or remove tailshaft and two wheel
> >> drive.
> >> Joe
> >>
> >>
> >> <BobbyMinchew@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1153174708.680591.109420@35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> >>>I need to tow (all 4 wheels down) my 93 4runner 4x4 automatic
> >>> transmission. Can I safely do this? I don't want to have to use a
> >>> trailer or dolly with two wheels down and 2 up. Anyone tried this?
> >>> What's the procedure? Thanks!
> >>>
> >>[/color]
> >
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]