Flat towing my Ram?
10-04-2016, 09:49 PM
#16
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I'm not sure if anyone previously on this thread has ran into any problems by towing their Dodge Cummins.....but just know that the transfer cases in these trucks have fluid pumps in them which runs off the input shaft from the transmission.
Towing your 4wd truck with the transfer case in neutral does NOT override the fact that the transfer case bearings will still be turning without lubrication if the engine isnt running. This is why the manual also clearly states that if you tow your truck with the rear tires on the ground, the driveshaft must be disconnected.
The older type transfer cases didnt have this problem and yes, you could tow your truck simply be putting the transfer case in neutral.
Towing your 4wd truck with the transfer case in neutral does NOT override the fact that the transfer case bearings will still be turning without lubrication if the engine isnt running. This is why the manual also clearly states that if you tow your truck with the rear tires on the ground, the driveshaft must be disconnected.
The older type transfer cases didnt have this problem and yes, you could tow your truck simply be putting the transfer case in neutral.
10-05-2016, 04:22 PM
#18
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10-05-2016, 09:48 PM
#19
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We had an old 78 powerwagon that wouldnt flat tow right unless the engine was running. Other than the old CJ2A, it was the only other 4X4 we would flat tow.
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