Flat towing w/an automatic?

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Jun 19, 2008 | 11:50 PM

#21

thook

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From: NW Ark on wooded ten acres...Ozarks at large!

Another two cents....

I find it easier to have the rear on jack stands when pulling the shaft. That way you can rotate it and get to all the nuts easier. Chock the front wheels, though.

Jun 20, 2008 | 07:37 AM

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Crawdad

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Originally Posted by CJM

I drive a larger truck tc, remember it may be similar but not the same. I took a stab at the number.

And I would completely remove it, nothing like the strap breaking off..

Yep, I would DEFINITELY remove the whole shaft rather than just strap it up. Is avoiding the other 4 bolts worth the chance of ruining the shaft?

Jun 20, 2008 | 07:48 AM

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zlathim

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Originally Posted by CJM

Just remove the rear driveshaft, its like 10 14mm bolts iirc and very easy to do with a couple wrenches. It took me a little under 15 mins to remove my rear driveshaft on my t100 and its 2 pcs and has a center carrier bearing to contend with too.

Here is a big hint: Take white out and mark where the driveshaft was inline, you install it backwards and enjoy the vibration otherwise.

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Originally Posted by tc

Ummm - rear driveshaft is 8 bolts - 4 on each end.

Or you could do a full floater conversion with manual hubs on the rear axle.

I REALLY don't understand why people would flat tow though ... it's not like it gives you more options for getting home with trail damage as the steering, axles, suspension, etc pretty much have to be in driveable condition. All it does is cost you more gas ...

I think CJM was including the two bolts holding the carrier bearing in his total. Maybe that was the cause of the confusion.

Jun 20, 2008 | 08:21 AM

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CJM

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Originally Posted by zlathim

I think CJM was including the two bolts holding the carrier bearing in his total. Maybe that was the cause of the confusion.

That was what I was saying, I didnt know if the other trucks have a carrier or not. Either way, strapping is stupid.

Jun 20, 2008 | 08:22 AM

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qdude79

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To respond to TC, my reasoning for having towed an old CJ5 in the past was because the thing was not geared for highway travel. Would have had to almost redline it to stay at highway speeds. Not to mention the AC in the truck was nice on a 2 1/2 hour ride in 110deg heat, rather than open top (pansy, I know). Last but not least, even if the 4x broke, I had a way to be at work on Monday, regardless. Could be similar with a heavily modded Toyota. Just a thought...

I think a question I might have along those lines is: "Why, with today's gas prices, would you build a crawler that couldn't get itself to the trail and back w/out needing to be towed?" Times have certainly changed.

One thing thats remained the same: some people have the pockets to build a rig and buy a tow vehicle... I do not.