Flat towing done properly?

[77Traveler]

I know this was covered on the old site.
Please refresh my memory.

Do I have to disconnect the rear drive shaft?
T-case in neutral?

It is a stick shift but I would like to know the proper way for both stick as well as automatic.

Thanks

[scoutsniper]

best for long trips is trans in park or 1st transfer case in 2wd with rear drive line removed,least amount of drag.
or trans in park / 1st with transfer case in neutral and front axle hubs locked ,the rotating front drive line will lubricate
the rear output shaft bearings.

[Joe V]

It's my understanding that flat towing with a D300 can cause severe wear and possibly a fire if the rear driveshaft is not disconnected.

The rear output does not get any lubrication which causes heat and worst case a fire. I don't remember all the specific details but Tri-County gear used to take apart the case then weld paddles on a specific gear so it would splash gear oil inside the case and onto the seal.

[ShaunT]

I am setting up for flat tow as we speak I've done lots of research on binder planet. I have an auto transmission and looks like the best way to go is the disconnect the drive shaft from the rear differential and put it in neutral done deal

[77Traveler]

Thanks for the info