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FFSRacing
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Nov 08, 2013

Car dolly for 4x4

If a 4wd vehicle is capable of towing (flat 4 ) can it be towed using a car dolly?

Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.

4 Replies

  • Every Jeep Owners Manual I have ever read specifically forbids towing a 4X4 on a dolly.
    Of course, if you remove the rear drive shaft, then there is no problem!
  • The Honda CRV AWD is towable 4 down but not on a dolly, it needs to be 4 down or towed on a "sled type" tow truck with all 4 wheels off the ground.
  • My Subaru, manual transmission, is towable 4 down but not on a dolly. I don't know about other 4 wheelers.
  • Generally no because it will tear up the transfer case. But look at your owners manual under "Recreational Towing" to be sure.

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