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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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i will be towing my 79f1504x4 with auto and 205 case. i,m using a tow bar on it behind my f250. can i just put the trans in neutral? and should i put the transfer case in neutral?? whats the best way so i don,t hurt anything? thanks mudder trucker.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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How far are you towing this truck?
If towing very far ,take the rear drive shaft off.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 12:15 PM
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Yes, take the rear drive-shaft out to guarantee not to hurt anything.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 12:38 PM
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If you are towing any great distance, then definately remove the drive shaft - a few minutes of preparation prevents long periods of repair, frustration and cash out flows!
Also, if you are really concerned, put it on a trailer or flat-bed.

Keep it Rubber Side Down!

 
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:04 PM
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Also , before removal , get one of those big , fat , yellow markers and mark each end of the DS so you can correctly reinstall when arriving at your destination---be careful as the ends will come off and you'll have little needle bearings in your lap-------fd
 
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