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23hotrodr
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Feb 25, 2016

towing 2004 Chevy Tracker questions

We're looking at purchasing a 2004 Chevy Tracker 4x4 for use as a dinghy. A couple questions--

The online towing guide says to cycle the transfer case fluid every 200 miles. Does this just mean to start the vehicle and shift the transfer case and transmission through all gears, or does it require driving the Tracker?

What is the height of the baseplate from the ground? The ones I've looked at come out right under the bumper.

Our Motorhome has the hitch at about 22" off the ground, so wondering approximate amount of a dropped receiver that will be needed.

Thanks-- Mick
  • I had a bit older model and had to start it every 200 miles and IIRC didn't need to shift gears as I never disconnected it to do so. might have gone thru some gears while clutch was in???? at that time if it had automatic hubs it wasn't towable 4 down.
    bumpy

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