m1008 to pull my m1009?

[Christianfishn]

Hey yall, currently I have an 09 that I drive daily and all around.
Anyhow I miss my 08 for a work truck and for pulling farm eq around when needed. I am thinking about finding me another m1008 in better condition than my previous one. Has anyone had any experience flat towing their m1009 with their m1008? Reason I ask is I will be headed back up to Vermont from Ohio this fall and would want to have both trucks with me. Ive toyed around with getting a newer non green truck but something about that idea doesnt feel right.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Flat ground should be a non issue. Hills will be not be.fun. As long as you're not expecting to pass traffic, it will work.

 

[Christianfishn]

Ye I wouldnt be expecting to pass much of anything. In terms of handling and braking safley though I shouldnt have a problem? I havent ever flat towed before so I wanted to make sure.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

You'll get there eventually. Braking should be ok and handling too, as long as the blazer is in good shape (which it is). I had a parts rig with steering problems that was not fun to flat tow.
Putting the blazer on a trailer would be my first choice because of the better handling and braking. As Kenny said hills are no fun!

 

[Barrman]

The M1009 will follow along just fine if the tires are aired up. I would suggest pulling the rear drive shaft. I know the TM says just put the transfer case in neutral. However, for maybe 5 minutes with a 7/16" wrench and a bit of bailing wire to hold the still in the transfer case shaft up out of the way. You will get a lot of peace of mind and no chance of the shifter engaging on a bump.

 

[Christianfishn]

Awesome pictures thanks, if I had a trailer I would use one. Ill add that to the list of things I need. If I do end up flat towing it, I will definitely disconnect the rear DS.