Flat towing possible?

[dirtyfingernails]

Are these vehicles (specifically an M102 able to be flat towed? I need to haul one about 50 miles. Have a medium tow bar with 3/4 inch crow's feet. Would be towing with an F250 with 6 liter diesel. Thanks.
Steve

 

[Westech]

you bet, put the T case In "N" and leave the trans in park. If you are going to tow over 45 mph make sure to remove the rear drive shaft or you will cook the T case. Yes I have cooked mine. You have to keep it slow due to the gearing, or remove the rear drive shaft.

 

[Recovry4x4]

The CUCV uses 1" pins. If you use the 3/4 stuff it will either be sloppy or you can bush it up.

 

[2deuce]

I'd like to add make sure your tow vehicle is heavy enough. If your box is empty on the F250 I'd keep it under 45mph. I just towed a M1028 with a F450 and med tow bar last week. It towed perfectly. Make sure your steering is unlocked in the m1028 too.

 

[BobM]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=276863&highlight=#276863

Sure you can do it. And I'd second the idea of taking the rear driveshaft off. it only takes a couple of minutes with a 7/16 wrench, some electrical tape to wrap the u-joint caps on with and a couple of zip ties to fasten the driveshaft to the frame.
Check out that thread and take heart!

 

[Djfreema]

I towed an M1009 about 350 miles with a toyota tundra and was fine. Drove very carefully and disconnected the rear driveshaft and hung it up tight with a bungee cord. I too have burned up a transfer case by flat towing too long, too fast.