Flat towing '08 Wrangler Unlimited
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Flat towing '08 Wrangler Unlimited
We have a 2008 Wrangler Unlimited 4 door with stock everything including the automatic transmission. We were told by 2 dealers prior to purchasing (brand new) that when we towed it behind our Motorhome that it would not accumulate miles on the odometer. We now discover that it is adding miles which is totally messing up all the extended warranties and pre-paid oil changes.
Can anyone tell me how to prevent the JK from adding miles on the odometer when its being towed?
We did everything the owners manual said to do including disconneting the negative battery cable.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Can anyone tell me how to prevent the JK from adding miles on the odometer when its being towed?
We did everything the owners manual said to do including disconneting the negative battery cable.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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drop drive shaft...
I know it sounds like a pain, but dropping the rear driveshaft is the best way to make sure your JK is safely towed. If you have the stock shaft I'll bet you can drop the shaft in 3 mins.
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On the 4wd, putting the transfer case in neutral is equivalent to removing both drive shafts. No need to remove either drive shaft. No benefits to be had.
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For what it is worth, I have a 6 speed, leave the transfer case in neutral, the tranmission in 4th gear, and never disconnect the battery. If I disconnect the battery, the Brake Pro won't work. I have towed long distances and have had zero problems. No miles accumulated, no battery drain, not problems whatsoever. Have towed from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe longest single day trek (500 miles or so).
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FWIW, we have an 09 and when flattowing, all I do is transfer case in N and tranny in P.
Iv got the auto.
We towed it to Utah and back and had 0 miles show on the odometer.
Iv got the auto.
We towed it to Utah and back and had 0 miles show on the odometer.
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