Is there a way to flat tow a tacoma?

If you look at the arrangement of the shafts, you should realize that having output and countershaft spinning means that it is going to be kicking up plenty of oil.

That *really* depends on the design of that particular transfer case.
But even more than that, gear oil is pretty robust. I've seen people forget to put gear oil in their outboard motors (even big ones like 200 hp) and run all year, then come time to change the oil notice that there is none. And because you are actually transferring the engine's full power through those gears, it is a heck of a lot worse than just spinning an unloaded shaft on a bearing.

Actually, if you listen to boats running around, you can hear the difference in the ones that have no gear case oil in them.

Obviously, you SHOULD keep oil on everything properly, but this is just to illustrate that probably nothing bad will happen.

Not if the design of the unit allows it to continue being adequately lubricated.

 

I have no use in flat towing it. But if I did, I wouldn't hesitate to do so.

 

See below, as my post is not invalid. Have you ever had a transfer off the truck and tried to just spin the back output shaft, you'll notice the front input splines do not spin. The oil pump is driven off the front input shaft. If you want to flat tow your tacoma go ahead

Thank you Zane.

 

Let me make this *incredibly* simple for you;
The input shaft is *ALWAYS* turning, which means that the transfer case pump is *ALWAYS* pumping, just as long as the wheels are turning.

 

you sir are wrong, thank you internet troll

 

Obviously no point in trying to explain anything to you, since you are incapable of understanding.

 

Well, the simple fact of the matter is that I don't actually *have* another vehicle *CAPABLE* of pulling this truck.

 

Funny I felt the same way about you

That sounds like a personal problem

 

You're quite welcome sir, I find it funny that it is so hard to convince him. I've taken these cases apart before, I know what's in there. The input shaft is not a direct pass-through, if it was how would the gear reduction be engaged to the rear. But whatever, I'm not sure why this is even an argument, the manual states that this is not a method of transportation that should be implemented for long distance towing.

 

Once Remco dsc installed, do you need to disconnect battery when towing? Or just turn key to ACC with transmission in Park?

 

I’ve had success flat towing an f-150 by leaving it idling while being towed. I’m not sure if this would do for a Tacoma though. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

Much thanks for posting that to end to end it.

 

Yes, that is a work around vs disconnecting the driveshaft. But if I was doing my Tacoma behind my 40 foot class a, why would I want to have my Tacoma running from Indiana to Miami or Miami to Kansas?

Four bolts and a strap and the driveshaft is disconnected…….easy peasy.

Or the Remco for about $2100 installed