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Aug 26, 2007 | 12:46 PM

katiesdad7

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4 X 4 transfer case

Does anyone know if you can put the transfer case in neutral? I want to tow it flat behing an RV.

Thanks,

Aug 26, 2007 | 01:51 PM

ZBeeble

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usually the 'X tows the RV, not the other way around. Heck, if you owned an X, why would you get a powered RV?

For that matter, you might be better off milage-wise to tow a flatbed with the X on it, should you insist on towing it...

Aug 26, 2007 | 01:54 PM

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I don't know if the auto X-fer case can go into neutral. Doesn't matter, you'd have to remove the rear driveshaft to flat tow it anyway.

Aug 26, 2007 | 01:57 PM

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No, no neutral on the transfer case. Unless you have the stick on the floor, which I don't think is possible with the X

You'll have to disconnect the rear driveshaft. Not too hard, but the bolts are pretty tiny and the heads strip easily. Get an extra set of bolts "just in case".

Aug 27, 2007 | 03:58 PM

katiesdad7

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4x4 transfer case

Sort of what I thought. I love my 05 Ex with the 6.0 and plan on keeping it till the wheels fall off. I only have 12 K on it. Changed the oil on it twice so far. The dealer charges $59 for the lube, oil and filter with a coupon.

This is my 2nd Ex. My first was an 02 2WD with the 5.4 gas. My 05 EB has more stuff than my 02 Limited.

Aug 27, 2007 | 04:17 PM

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I get my oil changes for free in my X at the delarship
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Aug 28, 2007 | 07:19 PM

katiesdad7

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I get my oil changes for free in my X at the delarship
Nick

I see you tow 13K. I thought the EX can only tow 11K?

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Aug 28, 2007 | 07:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krewat

No, no neutral on the transfer case. Unless you have the stick on the floor, which I don't think is possible with the X

You'll have to disconnect the rear driveshaft. Not too hard, but the bolts are pretty tiny and the heads strip easily. Get an extra set of bolts "just in case".

If the there is no rear pump in the transmission (there isn't) you run the risk of transmission damage by continuously turning the drive shaft by towing the Ex any distance, not to mention the tx case.

The 49 caddilac had front and rear pump you could actually push start the car because the rear pump would turn the tranny and engine to allow the engine to start. If I remember correct dual Hydromatics were used in the Sherman tank,, tough tranny's.

But the Ex.. na,, no rear pump,, can't use it in a tank either. Jim