Willys / Jeep Flat Towing
(CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ5, CJ7 and newer)
Disclaimer: This information has been gathered from various unverified sources and may contain errors.
Jeep owners should exercise due diligence to verify the actual transfer case installed in their Jeeps and the
capability to flat tow. The best source for this is the Owners Manual and/or OEM Service Manual (see comments
about transmission).
Year(s) Transfer Case Type Transmission Transfer Case
1945 - 1979
Flat Towing OK
Do not exceed
maximum vehicle
speed limitations
(i.e. 45-50 mph for
CJ2A)
Source: JP Magazine Article
Spicer/Dana 18
In Gear
Front Hubs Unlocked
Note 1
Front Hubs Unlocked
In Neutral
Spicer/Dana 20
1945 - 1979
Flat Towing OK
Do not exceed
maximum vehicle
speed limitations
(i.e. 45-50 mph for
CJ2A)
In Gear
Front Hubs Unlocked
Note: 1973 & 1974
Owners manual/Service
Manual states to place
transmission in Neutral.
Owners experience since
manuals were published
suggests that placing
transmission in gear is a
better option to prevent
potential transmission
Disconnect Rear
Unlocked Front Hubs
or Disconnect Front
Note: Ensure driveshafts
are secured to frame and
universal joints are
covered to prevent loss of
parts and contamination.
Note 1
Front Hubs Unlocked
In Neutral
damage.
Quadra-Trac
1976 – 1979
Flat Towing Not
Recommended
Serious damage due
to lack of lubrication
can occur.
OK with rear
driveshaft
disconnected
Driveshaft
Driveshaft
Disconnect Rear
Unlocked Front Hubs
or Disconnect Front
Note: Ensure driveshafts
are secured to frame and
universal joints are
covered to prevent loss of
parts and contamination.
Driveshaft
Driveshaft
Year(s) Transfer Case Type Transmission Transfer Case
1980 – 1986
Flat Towing Not
Recommended
Serious damage due
to lack of lubrication
can occur.
OK with rear
driveshaft
disconnected
Dana 300 T-Case
Disconnect Rear
Unlocked Front Hubs
or Disconnect Front
Note: Ensure driveshafts
are secured to frame and
universal joints are
covered to prevent loss of
parts and contamination.
Driveshaft
Driveshaft
Disconnect Rear
Driveshaft
Unlocked Front Hubs
or Disconnect Front
Driveshaft
Note: Ensure driveshafts
are secured to frame and
universal joints are
covered to prevent loss of
parts and contamination.
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