I inherited a 2001 ex-cab f250 5.4 4x4 and was wondering what i need to do to tow this with a tow bar 700 miles? trnfer case in neutral,trans in neutral and what else?

 

Is it an automatic? If it is, you'd better tow on a trailer. All 4 OFF the ground!

 

Yes, its an auto. Why tow it on a trailer?

 

I know it’s ok if you have a manual transfer case, but I don’t know if more is required then just putting it in neutral. If it were me, I’d just rent a nice flat bed trailer with brakes.

 

Short distance flat towing with a bar is ok but for the long haul I like to rent a tow dolly. This will reduce the massive push when you attempt to turn. A flat towed vehicle always tries to keep going straight. A tow dolly will pivot and help you out a little with this and they are cheap to rent. They also have lights so you will not have to run any to the back of the vehicle in tow.
You are correct in putting the transfer case in neutral. For going 700 miles I personally would take five minutes and pull the rear drive shaft. A little electrical tape for the u-joint and you are off and running.
Remember that you will now have really long stopping distances.

 

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What are you pulling it with? I've had a few exciting moments towing pickups and my first choice, is to drive it rather than pull it. If you do have to pull it, make sure you're using something heavy enough to manage the weight.

I would not pull anything with a towbar 700 miles. Too much traffic, too high speeds.

 

Ford says if you are towing the automatic 60 miles or less, you are okay towing it with all 4 wheels turning. Over that they recommend (IN THE OWNERS MANUAL) to put the vehicle on a trailer. (All 4 wheels OFF the ground). There is NO pump in the tranny to keep it lubricated without the engine running.

 

The transfer case does have an oil pump for lube. If the transfercase is manual and you put it in neutral with the transmission in park you can tow it 4 wheels down. Do consider some of the other responses about the hazards of towing another vehicle.

 

just curious... Why not drive it?