Flat Towing a Jeep CJ Best Practices

[Im Not Spam]

I am buying a 1974 Jeep CJ5 from a buddy of mine. It’s in pretty good shape, but I’m going to be flat-towing it about 500 miles to my home. What gear should I put it in in order to flat-tow safely? Transmission in neutral? Transfer Case ? Is there anything else I should be concerned

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[Lumpy Grits]

Pull the rear DS.
Make sure to unlock the steering wheel.
Gary

 

[Wellstercraft]

Transfer Case in neutral, steering wheel unlocked (turn key one notch and leave key in), Transmission in park (auto) or in gear (manual). I use a driveshaft disconnect because I tow on a regular basis behind a motor home. According to the owners manual it’s not necessary if you stop every 300 miles and run the motor to keep Transfer Case seals lubed. Removing the rear drive shaft is a good option to be safe. Good luck!

 

[Bro Paul]

Transfer Case in neutral, steering wheel unlocked (turn key one notch and leave key in), Transmission in park (auto) or in gear (manual). I use a driveshaft disconnect because I tow on a regular basis behind a motor home. According to the owners manual it’s not necessary if you stop every 300 miles and run the motor to keep Transfer Case seals lubed. Removing the rear drive shaft is a good option to be safe. Good luck!

What kind of tow bar are you using?

 

[CJ]

What kind of tow bar are you using?

Did you notice this was a 1.5 year old reply to a post started by a robotic news reader? Thanks for the reply though!