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Flat Tow 71 Cj5

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Simplegreen21, May 22, 2017.

  1. May 22, 2017
    Simplegreen21

    Simplegreen21 New Member

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    Hello all,

    I would guess this has been asked before, but I am having trouble locating a post on it so far. I am going to flat tow my 71 CJ5 and I just wanted to make sure I am doing it correctly.
    It has a F134 engine, which I believe is attached to a T90 transmission. It is a 3 speed.
    I'm not sure what the transfer case is. It has a single stick, going front to back 2h -> 4H -> N ->4L

    I believe I just need to put the transmission and transfer case in neutral. I have found some posts online stating to lock the front hubs, but I don't know if this applied to my components.

    Thanks!
    Eric
     
    Simplegreen21, May 22, 2017
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  2. May 22, 2017
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Focker, May 22, 2017
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  3. May 22, 2017
    Simplegreen21

    Simplegreen21 New Member

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    Thank you! I don't think I went far enough back in the searches.
     
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  4. May 23, 2017
    jeepstar

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    If its output to the rear axle is offset on the passenger side, its a dana 18. Dana 20 is centered to the rear axle.
     
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  5. May 29, 2017
    jeepstar

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    So, does axle gearing matter when flat towing?
     
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  6. Jun 17, 2017
    teletech

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    It changes the drag on the towing vehicle slightly. Very slightly with the driveshaft disconnected, a little more noticeably with the driveshaft hooked up.

    It also would have some bearing on the maximum safe towing speed to use with the driveshaft still in place.
     
    teletech, Jun 17, 2017
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