Possible to Haul a 4x4 Taco with Tow Dolly?

My 4wd selector switch lights up... Admit it, you're

 

Why do you need the 4wd switch lit up? It only has three positions, left, middle, and right.

 

Because I'm easily confused...


It doesn't need to be lit up, but it's kind of stupid that it doesn't lit up with the rest of the dash. What's even weirder is they made the switch so it could be illuminated, then made a decision to NOT put lights in with the rest of the dash.

 

As it so happens, budget is who we went with. thanks for that info, makes me feel better.

 

Couldn't tell you that since I don't even have one. You do a lot of ATRAC'ing at night?

 

Probably not because he can't find his 4wd switch...

 

You don't have to completely remove the drive shaft. Just unbolt it from the pinion yoke and tie the driveshaft up with a bungie or rachet strap. No need to unbolt the center bearing or unbolt from the transfer case yoke.

 

This are the answers. When I moved from Tampa FL to Ventura, CA this is what I did. The rear tires get some miles, but not the odo! Of course I was towing a Miata, not a 4X4, but the principle is the same.

 

I would get a trailer, not a dolly. But it totally depends on cost for you, etc.

 

I work for Penske and when I tried to see if mine was capable of being towed on a car carrier (lifts all four off the ground) it said it was. Being a 4x4 and such I didn't think it would. I'm telling you right now, moving and such can be a hassle, I deal with it everyday. If their is an easier route, take it, besides it puts less wear and tear on your vehicle and our carriers have anti lock brakes on the trailer.

Just my 0.02 for you.

PM me your number and I will see if I can help you out if you want to go through Penske Truck Rental.

 

But trailers are HEAVIER! That adds to the complexity of the driving dynamics involved.

Hey Cliff, I see you are in Tampa, exactly where? I grew up in Odessa and New Tampa. I miss my home!

 

haha I grew up in Odessa too! Small world, actually just moved to Washington DC a couple weeks ago.

I see the OP already moved, sorry for the late response

 

I need to retract what I previously said in this thread. It is, in fact, NOT safe to flat or RW tow an R15x transmission in neutral. Further studying of the FSM showed that the counter shaft is fixed to the INPUT shaft rather than the output shaft. That means that there will be no lubrication except for 5th gear. The only safe way to flat tow in neutral is to flood the transmission with oil up to the level of the output shaft.

 

Get over it, just get a pair of sticks to play with, then you dont have to have those wimpy buttons!