towing steps?

[puddles]

Basic question but thought I would double check. I have JDM 80 series with electric lockers all around. If it ever needs to be towed by tow truck or pulled out of a swamp are there any steps that I am missing as I do not have an owners manual for this unit.

1) Put the 4wd selector in to Neutral
2) put the transmission into neutral
3) tow

 

[TroutRunner]

1. Out of the swamp - Why not help your puller by giving it some gas while they pull, otherwise, neutral is fine if you ar not helping.

2. On the road. Most on here would recommend that you only be towed by a truck that pulls you up on a flat bed to avoid viscous coupler issues or you could drop the drive shafts to take it out of the circuit.


TR

 

[Doc]

2. On the road. Most on here would recommend that you only be towed by a truck that pulls you up on a flat bed to avoid viscous coupler issues or you could drop the drive shafts to take it out of the circuit.


TR

Actually, I think most would suggest tranny in P and transfer in N.

 

[-Spike-]

You can NOT tow an fZj80 ('93-'97) with only one axle on the ground without removing at least one drive shaft. Either flat-tow (all 4 wheels on the ground) or flat bed/ full trailer is your best bet.

-Spike

 

[puddles]

Thanks for the responses. With respect to the swamp question, I would assist, but asked for the scenario where the truck would not start.

Given where I live flatdeck transport is virtually non-existant, as such it appears I am left with dropping the drive shaft if it ever happens or pick the unit up with my own flat deck.

Thanks

 

[Doc]

Given where I live flatdeck transport is virtually non-existant, as such it appears I am left with dropping the drive shaft if it ever happens or pick the unit up with my own flat deck.

Or flat tow.