wrangler question

I have a 2005 Wrangler with a 6-speed manual transmission. Like tropical36 said, put transmission in high gear, transfer case in neutral, emergency brake off and steering column unlocked. I have towed like this for over 20,000 miles with no problems with the drive train.

Ray

I have a 2012 Wrangler, hook up tow bar, put the transfer case in neutral, auto trans in park, plug in lights, install breaking system, lock the doors and go with no problems.

Jay58 wrote:
Looking for info on towing 4 down.

Not worried about the steering lock. More concerned if there any issues with possible damage to transfer case from towing in gear with transfer in neutral

Without knowing the year of your Wrangler, I won't offer any more info, but will say that if it's manual, it should be in top gear and the transfer case in neutral for towing. If an auto then with the transfer case in neutral, the tranny should be in PARK.

A Wrangles transfer case has a oil pump that is powered from the output shaft (rear drive shaft) so it get lubricated the same as if it was being driven.
This common on Jeep products and is one of the reasons Jeep's are good for 4 down towing.

I tow in 2nd gear & 4 wheel transfer case in neutral. My Wrangler does not require an ignition key. Mileage doesn't register when towed. I do use a battery charge line and diode to isolate jeep battery from MH

I just follow the instructions in the Owners Manual. Well, almost. For me, the FIRST step is to connect the towbar to the motorhome and the Jeep. That way, I don't have to set the parking brake, which means I don't have to worry about forgetting to release it. I also put the transmission in 6th gear. Then, if the unthinkable and nearly impossible should happen, and the transfer case should somehow get in gear, the engine won't be turning at some ridiculously high RPM while I am towing the Jeep at 60 MPH!
Yes, I know it is nearly impossible for that to happen. Nearly. But, I read once that it DID happen. 6th gear works.

None that I know of, we do it all the time.