Towing a Jeep Liberty 4wd with a dolly
We are looking at purchasing a MH. Does anyone tow a 2012 Jeep Liberty 4wd on a dolly? The manual says not to, however you can tow it 4 down by putting the transfer case in neutral. It just seems if d...
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naturist wrote:
Fact: differentials are made to slip A LITTLE, but NOT to turn furiously for miles and miles. No matter what you put the transfer case into, at least one differential is going to be churning furiously, which will cause it to heat up. I saw a differential explode in flames, having gotten so hot the heavy oil in it vaporized, and when it blew out the seal and hit the air, it burst into flames instantly. This happened after a mere 30 miles on the interstate.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOW A 4X4 ON A DOLLY. You will not like the results.
I think I'm confused. When towing 4 down don't the differential's churn furiously too? I thought the reason for no use of the dolly was because of issues in the transfer case with the rear drive shaft spinning and the front one not spinning.
