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mericksonjr
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Sep 02, 2014

Dolly towing a 4 down vehicle

I am wondering if you have a car that the manufacture has labeled as a 4 down tow-able vehicle can you tow that same same vehicle on a tow dolly. Example: I currently tow a front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly. If I sold that vehicle and bought vehicle, Lets say a Jeep, that is 4 down tow-able can I just put the front wheels up on the tow dolly an tow away? Or do I have to do something special to the Jeep? And also if the vehicle I purchase is a Manual transmission can I just put it in Neutral and tow it on the dolly? Any help appreciated.
  • some vehicles don't recommend towing on a dolly. check with manufacturer's website or owners manual. don't believe the salesmen; they usually don't know.
  • Lets take the Jeep. If the Jeep is towable 4 down, it is not towable with the front end on a dolly unless you remove the driveshafts. In fact, if the Jeep is only a 2 wheel drive, it is still not towable on a dolly.