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Tow4: I share your thoughts on the "almost" no wear to the Sprag since the only extra components spinning have no real load on them without the driveshaft installed. Reinstalling the driveshaft for a flat-tow would fully disengage the Sprag though resulting in the absolute minimum wear on the...

Thanks, Valence. It's pretty much agreed that the statements are correct and our understanding of the system functionality is correct. I sure have gotten an accelerated education on the SPRAG. It's a rather ingeniously designed "on demand" engagement mechanism. From this newfound knowledge I...

Agreed. If we flat tow I would also reinstall the front driveshaft so this should not be a problem.... unless.... there has already been damage done to the sprag and/or transfer case. <sigh>

Yes, Sir. I was about to PM you with that request. Looks like flat-towing is the best option indeed. I will arrange a POC for drop off and PM that info to you asap. Do you know your ETA at Midland? Thanks. John

Sorry for the thread hijacking. Thanks for the GREAT information though. We now return you to our originally posted topic.... Carry on.

Valence, Thanks. That's an interesting thing about towing with the front axle lifted. Since this truck in question has had its front driveshaft removed (and we don't know if it was driven or towed to its present location), I've got to ask: Would pulling the front driveshaft eliminate or...

Thanks for NOT yet deleting this thread. It answered EXACTLY the question for which I was SEARCHing for an answer regarding Air Pack interchangeability as well as CONFIRMATION that the braking systems on the M44 series Deuces and the M809 Series 5-Tons are, in fact, BOTH "AIR OVER HYDRAULIC"...