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Post by jkdv8 on Feb 3, 2015 18:01:16 GMT -5
Hmm. Why yes didn't think about that. You would think though with that being a possibility it would state in the manual to use flatbed tow only like it does with the AWD models. Or with use of those wheel carrier things.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Feb 3, 2015 18:19:28 GMT -5
Hmm. Why yes didn't think about that. You would think though with that being a possibility it would state in the manual to use flatbed tow only like it does with the AWD models. Or with use of those wheel carrier things. No, not really. The operation is completely different. The AWD models have a viscus coupling that is ALWAYS engaged EXCEPT in 4WD. It doesn't matter how motion is happening, all those wheels better be on the ground and turning at the same rate ALL THE TIME. Turning the back and not the front while being towed will create just as much heat as if the vehicle were under its own power. With the AWD models something is always engaged - either its in AWD or 4WD. There's no way to get JUST the front or JUST the rear. On the non-AWD 4WD models, even if the front axle is in 4WD you can still disengage the transfer case at which point all you would have turning in the front (if that's whats on the ground) is the axle, drive shaft and the front output shaft/chain of the transfer case. On the 4WD models the t-case has a 2WD option that is missing on the AWD model t-cases. Really its no different than if you would be towing with the back axle on the ground rather than the front. So, it really doesn't matter if you loose all electrical and are unable to disengage the front shaft slip coupling. As long as you take the transfer case out of 4WD you're good. Just follow the same rules as for towing with the rear on the ground. Edward
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