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 Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
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09/17/13 03:19 AM
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Greetings, I would like to flat tow my 1989 Raider behind my RV and not sure how I can do it as its an automatic. I was told I could put it in "false neutral" , a position between 4 H/L and 2H and make sure it doesn't move. But barring that what do I have to do to tow it for long distances without wrecking something? I don't want to buy a trailer or a dolly. I have had trouble finding the correct answer to this question. Any assistance would be appreciated http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/images/icons/guilty.gif
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: dickm]
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09/17/13 03:37 AM
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remove the driveshaft while towing it. it's not that involved to remove it and install. I can remove a driveshaft in about 5 mins... 14mm and 17mm wrenches if I remember off hand, unbolt it and slip it out of the transfer case and throw it in the back.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: StockRaider]
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09/17/13 03:45 AM
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It can be done. The a/t transfer case does not have the detent on the shift rail that the m/t tcase has, so you have to take stuff apart and grind a notch in the rail to hold the shifter in neutral. The only other method is to unhook the driveshaft from the rear diff as above, except that I would leave the front end in the tcase and just tie the rear end to one side clear of the rear diff, otherwise you will leak tcase lube.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: StockRaider]
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09/17/13 03:47 AM
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Hi That was quick is that all I have to do!! Wow that would be wonderful and no damage to anything that way. Will the transfer case leak after the shaft is removed? Do I have to plug it up or anything?
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: dickm]
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09/17/13 03:51 AM
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last time I dolly towed my Raider, I just stuffed a rag in it. If you tow often, I would get my hands on a slip yoke side from a junkyard and tie it into the transfer case with some bailing wire so nothing leaks and your seals stay in good shape. As eddy says, you can tie the shaft up. I just don't trust leaving it tied up on the poorly paved highways of PA.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: fasteddy]
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09/17/13 03:54 AM
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I was wondering about that...is that what some refer to as a "false neutral"? Once its positioned properly as determined by whether the car will move in gear I guess I could put a hinge cover over it to keep from moving or grind it out as you suggest. Great ideas! I wish I had come to this site sooner as I have been going round and round on this! Thank you!
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: dickm]
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09/17/13 05:26 AM
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Simply undue the rear u-joint and securely hang the DS. I've flat-towed many Mitsus hundreds of miles this way.
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: rxinhed]
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09/17/13 06:28 AM
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Drain the transfer case (you know it needs new fluid anyway, right?) and pull the driveshaft. Throw it in the back and go.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: rxinhed]
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09/17/13 09:26 AM
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Simply undue the rear u-joint and securely hang the DS. I've flat-towed many Mitsus hundreds of miles this way. This. Exactly. Disconnect the Driveshaft at the axle, and leave it in the transfer case. Ratchet strap it up to the frame..... Tow your heart out.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Towing a Dodge Raider Automatic V6
[Re: LandRaider]
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09/17/13 04:28 PM
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All of these answers are great for one or two trips, but are not worth a dime if you tow all the time. Who wants to lay on the ground when it wet or nasty outside?
The answer is get a driveshaft disconnect or trade yours for a 5 speed.
Finding the neutral and locking it in place might be durable, but if it pops out you are replacing the transmission.
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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