Jeep Wrangler, auto trans. can it be towed 4 wheels down?

In about 07 or 08 Jeep removed the steering wheel lock so the transfer case in neutral, transmission in park and key removed.

Yes. The transfer case goes in N.

Yes with transfer case in neutral and transmission in park, the Jeep book will have the directions of how to flat tow.

Also key left in with the steering wheel in unlock mode but no dash lights on, or that's how my 04 does it, what's your year..

We've pulled our 2013 automatic Wrangler Unlimited about 5,000 miles already, so I hope so.

Here are the steps from the Owner's manual. This is actually my cheat sheet that I cut, pasted and laminated. We use it every time. Hey, I don't want my transfer case or transmission bouncing down the road in pieces.


Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:?The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
Turn OFF the engine.
Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
Start the engine.
Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
Repeatsteps7and8withautomatictransmissioninDRIVEormanualtransmission in first gear.
Turn OFF the engine.
Firmly apply the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral).
Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
Release the parking brake.


Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.?1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.?3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.?4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the brake pedal.?6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.?7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.
NOTE:
When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash.
Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in Neutral.
Release the brake pedal.
Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
Start the engine.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally.

GWilson wrote:
I prefer to buy stick, but wife does not want to drive one...:h

GWilson,
Just wondering, what year "Wrangler" are we talking about? The reason I ask is, the term "Wrangler" has been in the Jeep nomenclature for quite some time and, applies to different year Jeeps. Almost all of which are flat towable, with or without an automatic. Just wondering.
Scott

Has to be 4X4 2 wheel drive can't be flat towed if auto.

John Wayne wrote:
Has to be 4X4 2 wheel drive can't be flat towed if auto.

Actually, the 4X2 Wrangler can not be flat towed, PERIOD!
Unless the driveshaft is removed.
Manual or automatic transmission makes no difference.
READ the Owners Manual, and FOLLOW the instructions.

EDIT: On second thought, FOLLOW the instructions EXCEPT for a couple of things;
When I was towing a Jeep, I would always hook the towbar to the motorhome FIRST, then go through the rest of the procedures except for setting the parking brake. When the towbar is connected to the motorhome, there is no need to set the parking brake, and if it is not set, you can't forget to release it (don't ask).
It is a great deal easier to bring the Jeep to the motorhome than to back the motorhome to the Jeep!

Thanks for the input, have not bought a jeep yet, but will do so.

GWilson wrote:
I prefer to buy stick, but wife does not want to drive one...:h

Manual or Auto makes no difference, as long as it's a 4 x 4.