towing a Geo Tracker question.
Just bought a Tracker automatic 4WD ... assuming that is good for towing 4 down ? just kick the transfer case into neutral? What to do about the steering ? I assume the steering wheel should be unloc...
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OP here again. Like I said, I do have the manual for this 97 Tracker. I have found that there is indeed, a short section on "Recreational Vehicle Towing". Basically it says:
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle with manual freewheeling hubs, it can be towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground. Follow these steps.
1. set the parking brake
2. Turn the ign. key to ACC.
3. Leave the trans in PARK
4. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAl
5. set the hubs to FREE
6. Release the parking brake
--- BUT it prefaces the whole thing by saying:
NOTICE:
If your vehicle has automatic freewheeling hubs or two-wheel drive, do not tow it on all four wheels. If you do, your transmission could be damaged.
SO, I guess I get manual lock out hubs. I wanted them anyway, just didn't know why. .. might re-install the automatic hubs in the winter if not planning to tow anywhere.
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle with manual freewheeling hubs, it can be towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground. Follow these steps.
1. set the parking brake
2. Turn the ign. key to ACC.
3. Leave the trans in PARK
4. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAl
5. set the hubs to FREE
6. Release the parking brake
--- BUT it prefaces the whole thing by saying:
NOTICE:
If your vehicle has automatic freewheeling hubs or two-wheel drive, do not tow it on all four wheels. If you do, your transmission could be damaged.
SO, I guess I get manual lock out hubs. I wanted them anyway, just didn't know why. .. might re-install the automatic hubs in the winter if not planning to tow anywhere.
