towing a 4x4 automatic

rogan2003 · 07-06-2009, 21:52

hi just some info please, can you tow a automatic 4x4 with a towing dolly as long as the rear wheels are of the ground on the dolly, can it cause damage ps just a quick thanks to all the messages recieved about my mav.

extreme-4x4 · 07-06-2009, 21:55

cant you just take the rear drive shaft off, to tow it on a dolly

Adz · 07-06-2009, 21:57

4 wheel drives have to be off the ground

You can only move them short distances

As far as i know

Adz · 07-06-2009, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

cant you just take the rear drive shaft off, to tow it on a dolly

Doesnt the transfer box need warm fluid running through it.?
ie the engine running.? Or it could damage it.?
My friend recoverd my Scooby once from a track day after i burnt the brakes

Front wheels went onto a dolly & he strapped the rears on to individual trollys.!

ssteve · 07-06-2009, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

cant you just take the rear drive shaft off, to tow it on a dolly

top answer extreme,100% safe

ssteve

jimmy92 · 07-06-2009, 22:43

It should be ok because of the free wheeling hubs.

How far you going? from where to where? i have a trailer that wil carry it.

lacroupade · 08-06-2009, 12:06

Don't think you'll find this is a problem at all, providing its in neutral.

Its bump starting thats a big no-no on an automatic box.

07-06-2009, 21:52	#1
rogan2003 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: north yorkshire Vehicle: maverick 2.7tdi Posts: 46	towing a 4x4 automatic hi just some info please, can you tow a automatic 4x4 with a towing dolly as long as the rear wheels are of the ground on the dolly, can it cause damage ps just a quick thanks to all the messages recieved about my mav.

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07-06-2009, 21:55	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	cant you just take the rear drive shaft off, to tow it on a dolly

07-06-2009, 21:57	#3
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	4 wheel drives have to be off the ground You can only move them short distances As far as i know

07-06-2009, 22:43	#6
jimmy92 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: midlands Vehicle: navara, bmw x5, vito van Posts: 211	It should be ok because of the free wheeling hubs. How far you going? from where to where? i have a trailer that wil carry it.

08-06-2009, 12:06	#7
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Don't think you'll find this is a problem at all, providing its in neutral. Its bump starting thats a big no-no on an automatic box.