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Towing a LandCruiser

Does anyone have experience towing a Toyota Landcruiser? I have a 1991 and want to use it as my Toad.. Could it really be as simple as putting the transfer case in neutrel and off I go? I understand the tow bar, lights and maybe brake things I will have to do but am not sure about automatic transmission pumps and such. Great old beater vehicle would be perfect if all I needed was the tow gear. Thanks!
Andy 1989 U300 40'

Re: Towing a LandCruiser

Reply #2 –
Andyr,

The old school thought of towing vehicle with manual shift tranfer case and manual locking hubs is to lock front hubs,  put tranfer case in neutral and put trans in park(if auto)or put in gear(if manual).  The philosophy of locking hubs is that the tranfer case gets better oil circulation with both driveshafts turning.  Towed an old Wagoneer like this lots of miles.
Randy
1994 U280 40'

Re: Towing a LandCruiser

Reply #3 –
Andyr, however did you get a -1 karma???
 Richard Bark
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Towing a LandCruiser

Reply #4 –
As always thanks for your wisdom.. Not sure what"karma" means here. Can't be good to be -1! Was it something I said?
Andy 1989 U300 40'
 

Re: Towing a LandCruiser

Reply #5 –
andyr,
Dont worry about it, it is a non issue, I would chalk it up to bugs in the computer box.
Dave M