Hello all,
I am looking at towing my 1996 4runner with my RV. I was given a tow bar, but I am not sure if I would damage my 4runner if I "flat" towed it (ie: on its 4 wheels instead of on a trailer). It is a 5spd manual and 4wd.

I was thinking that putting the transfer case in neutral and the tranny in neutral would be enough to keep from damaging the drive train.

Does anyone have any insight on this?

Thanks,
Todd

 

I believe flat towing procedure is outlined in your owners manual, but toyota recommends your T-case in neutral and the trans in gear IIRC.

 

I can hear my dad saying "When all else fails, read the instructions..." (an oft used quote from him)

Anyways, I looked "flat towing" up in our owner's manual, and they didn't really address all 4 wheels, but did address towing from the front or rear. Essentially they said 4 things:
1. Key in and to ACC.
2. Parking brake off.
3. Tranny in Neutral.
4. Transfer case in H2 (this was a little surprising).

Anyways, I think it can be done.

Does anyone have experience doing this?

Thanks,
Todd

 

sure as long as both sticks are in N