Its not a "true" neutral. Certain parts, which need to be lubricated as the
wheels turn, are NOT getting lubricated when you tow.
-- Dave>From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> >Subject: Re: DML: Dak on Wrecker Duty (Towing Info) >Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 08:46:58 -0500 > >Thanks for the tip Ed. I've always heard this before but it confuses me >when >it comes to my Kota... On a lot of full-time 4wd rigs you cannot disengage >the >system, however, on our Kota's we do have the shifter control on the floor >that >has a neutral or T-Case disconnect setting. Even so, the owners manual >still >says NOT to tow a 4x4 unless you use a flat-bed or dollies under the >non-lifted >wheels. Do you know why that is even if everything is "disconnected"? >Thanks! >Tom >(Confused in Boston) > >______________________________ Reply Separator >_________________________________ >Subject: DML: Dak on Wrecker Duty (Towing Info) >Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout >Date: 3/24/00 10:14 PM > > >BTW, this also apples to all 4x4 94+ Rams, Durangos, and I think (will >check) 93+ Daks. They MUST be towed on a flatbed or put dollies under >the opposite end that's being lifted or else you will damage the >transfer case!! So, when you call, tell them to bring a 'bed. This info >is straight from the AAA towing manual. Jus' a little fyi from your >friendly local tow truck driver. > >Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca '97 >Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9 V-6 >'66 Olds F-85, 5.5 V-8, will have 350hp > >http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts > > >
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