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Removing 4WD from flat bed tow truck

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by valeyellow46, Jan 5, 2020.

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Jan 5, 2020 at 6:09 PM

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I own a 2WD Tacoma and I've got a buddy who owns a 4WD Tacoma - he had his truck towed on a flat bed and when the driver unloaded it, he had the gear selector in drive - and insisted that was OK and normal - my friend assumed it should have been in neutral.

What's the correct procedure?

Thanks!

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Jan 5, 2020 at 6:11 PM

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Hydraulic transmissions can't engage gears without the truck running. It's ok bro.

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No problem as long as it wasn't in park (pawl engaged). As an aside, once did a push start on an auto Corvair by starting in drive and then dropping into low around 15-20 MPH.

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Thanks for the good info guys!

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