Towing

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tdwhiteIII

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• Dec 5, 2006

• #1

I was wondering the best way to tow my bronco?
I have a hook up for my front bumper to my reciver on my full size.
someone suggested disconecting the front driveline is that nesescary

 

TJK74

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Newark CA

• Dec 5, 2006

• #2

Alot depend on how far your planning to tow it
You want to disconnect the rear to avoid any damage to the t-case bearings on long hauls. To flat tow you need to be sure that the towed bronce is all good and tight in the steering and caster department or it can be a hairy ride.
The best way in my opinion is on a trailer if possible.

 

Gummi Bear

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• Dec 5, 2006

• #3

Flat towing short distances is dicey, but okay for the once in a while thing. Doing it for long distance, or to the trail head scares the poo out of me.

Save up, and buy your own trailer. Rent or borrow until you can.

First things first, make sure the trailer brakes work, and you have a very good controller in your tow vehicle.

Strap or chain the Bronc to the trailer, so that it'll never come off.

 

76Broncofromhell

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• Dec 5, 2006

• #4

Flat towing sucks. Don't do it if you don't have to. You disconnect the rear DL when flat towing, not the front. Although this has been covered 100 times, so search and learn everything you wanted to know on why flat towing sucks as a method of transporting your Bronco.