Towing

[dktool]

I need some clarity on the issue of flat towing, can a 95' YJ be flat towed with the transfer case in 2WD and the trans in neutral ?

I ask this because I have a Aussie Locker in the front with the axle disconnect still functional and with the aussie it will not tow with the t-case in neutral because that connects both front and rear drive shafts and the left front wheel turns a rear wheel speed.
Makes for real ugly left turns !!

[Jason]

I don't have a front locker but I've heard towing becomes a different animal with the addition of a front locker in a YJ. I've decided that when I do get a front locker I will just start removing/securing both driveshafts.
To answer your question, I wouldn't tow it in 2 wheel drive. I did it once on accident and the Jeep felt like it was hopping (can't explain it better than that). It was only for a short distance until I checked everything again but it isnt' something I would do long distances.

[Roger]

I think Jason has got the right idea. There's no question about what the axles are doing.

[Tumbleweed13]

I had a 95 YJ. I tried to flat tow it the "proper" way, whenever I deccelorated, it made a weird noise that was not good. Thinking F it, if it breaks I'll get an Atlas. I put the T-case in 2wd and the tranny in neutral. I towed it from Gardena to Calico. I stopped in Apple Valley and checked it, for over heating, or anything noticeable. Everything was great. I flat towed it several times, this way and never had an issue.

[dktool]

I put the T-case in 2wd and the tranny in neutral.

This is what I was fishing for, someone who had done it this way for a long distance.

I have been looking at the way the T-case is arranged internally and there is no reason it cannot be left it 2wd. The oil pump is driven by the rear output / main shaft so it will not be starved for lube.

The transmission should be fine in neutral, unless of course it pops into gear. (that can be prevented)

[igofshn]

t case in neutral and tranny in gear. That is the proper way to do it.

[dktool]

t case in neutral and tranny in gear. That is the proper way to do it.

I ask this because I have a Aussie Locker in the front with the axle disconnect still functional and with the aussie it will not tow with the t-case in neutral because that connects both front and rear drive shafts and the left front wheel turns a rear wheel speed.
Makes for real ugly left turns !!

[igofshn]

i towed a tj with detroits front and rear and never had a problem. tcase in neutral and tranny in gear.

[dktool]

i towed a tj with detroits front and rear and never had a problem. tcase in neutral and tranny in gear.

Did you have manual hubs on the front axle ?

[MyBrokenJeep]

I flat tow quite regularly... CJ-7 with Detroit lockers front and back... T-case in neutral and tranny in drive...

[igofshn]

Nope. Stock D30 with Detroit and chromo axles.

[6spdYJ]

This is the best explanation I've seen as to why: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/howto/3103/index.html

[Jerry Bransford]

t case in neutral and tranny in gear. That is the proper way to do it.

That is exactly right. The tranny is put in gear or Park to prevent it from spinning when it is not being lubricated. The t-case must be in Neutral then so you can tow it. This is the factory specified way to flat-tow or tow-dolly a Wrangler with the 231 t-case. It doesn't matter if there are lockers or not. Remember to unlock the steering wheel with the ignition key so the front tires can track properly through turns.