Pro's and Con's of flat towing

[peteyg]

Hi TJ Clay, the TJ's seem to do well for lack of driveline lube issues with F/towing. The CJ's sure don't.
Half the time I forget my Jeep is behind me when I tow it(Chev. K-3500 "dually" w/11' Lance camper).
Respectfully,
LG

The NP231 in a TJ has a dedicated oil pump attached to the output shaft. That's why you can run a TJ t-case in neutra w/o disconnecting the driveshaft. Dana 20's a 300's don't have that, which is why the output bearing burns up.

[Lumpy Grits]

Correct,, and that was one of the reasons AMC said to engage the front hubs, tranny in gear and T/case in N.
NOT GOOD........
Takes me less that 5 minutes to disconnect the D/S and "hang" it out of the way.
Cheers,
LG

[Lumpy Grits]

HI FishPOET, why do you make 17K lbs. sound unsafe ??
I have a 12K GVW rating as per GM door sticker. My tk. weights 5,360 lbs. w/o camper and 8,960 lbs. loaded w/camper(have weight slips from CHP scales to varify this claim). My Jeep's weight is 3660 lbs.(CHP scales)
NOW, that truck, at it's max GVWR still has a 7K lbs tow rating(as per GM). and GM gives me a GCWR(gross combined weight rating)of 17K. So what's your point ?
So YES, I'm legal and SAFE(as per D.O.T)in ALL 50 states.....
BTW, having held a Ca. class "A" comm. drivers lic. for over 32 yrs. I'm well aware of vic./axle/brakes/tow weight issues etc.
Now lets get back to Jeeping.
Respectfully,
LG

[heypilch]

I keep meaning to buy a trailer, but every time I get enough money together to buy one - I buy more stuff for my Jeep!

Hi, my name is Tim & I'm a Jeepaholic.

[provelogear]

Only problem I have with my trailer is everyone wants to borrow it!