Towing a '02 ~650 miles. Disconnect driveline or not?

[JohnN]

Hey all,

I'm moving all my crap from Calif to Portland and need to tow one of the '02s. My memory from previous posts is that I should disconnect the driveline so that the output shaft of the tranny doesn't spin.

A quick scan of the archives suggests that it probably won't hurt anything. Anyone have a strong opinion one way or the other??

Thanks!!

John N

[esty]

i wouldn't bother...i've towed my 02's 1000's of miles in neutral

[jgerry2002]

Factory recommends disconnecting the driveline for a long haul.

Personally I'd just rent a full size trailer. Why bother risking it.

[MichaelP]

Factory recommends disconnecting the driveline for a long haul.

Personally I'd just rent a full size trailer. Why bother risking it.

+1. Assuming you're renting a Penske, Budget or (heaven forbid) Uhaul, the two axle trailer is 50 bucks more than the dolly. Nice thing about the trailer is that it has brakes for those Scary Moments.

[SteveJ]

WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.

Ther proper way to transport an 02 is:

Load all the stuff into the truck.

Hire/bribe someone to drive the truck.

YOU drive the 02 to your destination taking every backroad you can find.