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**truckster** · 09-05-2015, 12:30 PM

I've flat towed my 72 over 5,000 miles. Once the transfer case is in neutral, it doesn't matter if the transmission is in park or not - the transmission and engine are completely disconnected from the rest of the drive train. I make sure the front hubs are unlocked only because it slightly reduces friction, but if they're locked it won't hurt anything.

My cousin has a Toyota 4X4 that can't be flat-towed even if the transfer case is in neutral, but the NP205 is completely different and there will be absolutely no damage to the transmission in your 72.

09-05-2015, 12:30 PM	#7
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,832	Re: flat towing a 72 I've flat towed my 72 over 5,000 miles. Once the transfer case is in neutral, it doesn't matter if the transmission is in park or not - the transmission and engine are completely disconnected from the rest of the drive train. I make sure the front hubs are unlocked only because it slightly reduces friction, but if they're locked it won't hurt anything. My cousin has a Toyota 4X4 that can't be flat-towed even if the transfer case is in neutral, but the NP205 is completely different and there will be absolutely no damage to the transmission in your 72.