I was told by a friend of mine, who is an ASE certified mechanic, that
towing with the driveshaft installed places load on the gears in the
differential "the wrong way." I just did a quick search with Google, and
many other sources recommend the same thing. It's only 4 bolts to remove
the driveshaft - it's not like it's major surgery, Doctor.
I did forget to mention that if you should remove your driveshaft, mark its
relationship to the mounting flange on the rear end. I believe this is for
proper balance. That bit of information came from the shop manual.
- John
B382000703LRXFE
At 07:44 AM 10/12/2004, you wrote:
>Ok, I'll bite. Just why would it break your differential? I towed mine on
>all four wheels on the ground from Seatle to Oakridge Tenn without problems
>using a tow bar (no not attached to the bumper, heavens no!). Not a single
>problem. Nor did I disconnect the drive shaft. It simply turns the tranny
>gears and if in neutral just stirs the oil. But If I was going to go to the
>expense of renting or borrowing a dolly, I would get a car transporter,
>easier tow.
>
>mayf, out in Pahrump, NV
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