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I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I don't have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks > I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do > I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I don't > have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks Recommended to remove driveshafts. Can you elaborate? Aren't both of the driveshafts turning all the time anyway in either 2 or 4 wheel drive? >> I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do >> I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I >> don't have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks >> > Recommended to remove driveshafts. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14191 Not sure that applies to my 98 Wrangler, that discussion was about a CJ... thanks for the link > http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14191 I think it's recommended that after the transfer case is in neutral, the 5 speed should be in a forward speed. I tow my 98 with the shift lever in 2nd gear. Traveling > I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. > Do I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, > I don't have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks Do you know why the transmission needs to be in a forward gear. I thought it was disconnected when the x-fer case is in neutral. >I think it's recommended that after the transfer case is in neutral, the 5 >speed should be in a forward speed. I tow my 98 with the shift lever in 2nd [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I >> don't have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks Not sure. It may be in the owners manual that I've misplaced. Traveling > Do you know why the transmission needs to be in a forward gear. I > thought it was disconnected when the x-fer case is in neutral. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >>> transmission. Do I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer >>> case in neutral, I don't have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks > Do you know why the transmission needs to be in a forward gear. I thought it > was disconnected when the x-fer case is in neutral. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >> I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I > >> don't have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks When we had our 99 with a manual transmission the owners manual recommended first gear for the transmission and the x-fer case had to be in neutral. I suspect that this kept the transmisson from free-wheeling because of the lube in the x-fer case. We now have an automatic 2004 Wrangler were we put the x-fer case in neutral and leave the transmission in park when towing.  SignatureMike & Cindy -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do > I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I don't > have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks In that config, both front and rear axles will turn, front and rear diffs also, front and rear driveshafts, and the output shafts in the xfer case. IIRC the reason for placing the tranny in a gear is to immobilize the internals. You might want to investigate the following - a set of locking hubs on both front and rear wheels. Unlock them when towing and lock them in when driving the Jeep. I have seen that set up on several toad Jeeps. I can't comment on how good or bad it works but it makes sense....Good Luck.... DaveD I guess the reason to put the tranny in gear relates relates to the viscous coupling that could happen causing the gears to turn but not fast enough for splash lubrication to be effective. The lockouts are a good tip. Thanks to all for responding. >> I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do >> I need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > DaveD The only source for the real answer is the owner's manual. If it's missing contact Jeep for one or get printed instructions published by Jeep (not just a ng guru, dealer or mechanic opinion/answer). My experience is with my 2000 Cherokee (XJ, 4.0L, AT, 4WD, no locking or lockout hubs). Owner's manual says to put transfer case in neutral, transmission in Park, key in off/unlocked position, no mileage limits and legal speed. The only warning is to never tow it on two wheels regardless of TC position (even by tow truck) or the TC will suffer damage. I can't see a mechanical reason for this restriction but I have no interest in paying to repair needless damage. The two ERS services I've used with the Jeep over seven years and an Explorer (no TC neutral position) over 15 years have always sent a flatbed instead of a tow truck. I have towed the XJ nearly 40K miles and driven it 70K miles with no problems (at least none that could be attributed to towing) except that the tires and brakes wear out based on total miles rather than odometer miles. Oh yes, one suggestion with closed vehicles - if possible turn off outside airflow thru the HVAC or stay off dusty roads! CruzMastr > I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do I > need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I don't > have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks > I'm setting up my 1998 Wrangler as a toad. It's a manual transmission. Do I > need to do anything beyond putting the transfer case in neutral, I don't > have lockouts on the front hubs.... thanks Your best bet would be to ask in one of these two groups. rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys or alt.jeep-l Snow... http://4wheeldrive.about.com/cs/towing4wheelsdown/a/aa070601a.htm
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