m818 unlock axles??

[Hammer]

Ah, good to hear that the driver did the right thing then.
Still, should have pulled the front driveshaft to haul it backwards.

 

[M813A1]

The easiest way to tow a 5 ton is to lift the front and disconnect the driveshaft at the front rear tandem , tie or strap the driveshaft to the frame out of the way and then there is no movement of the driveline to the front drive , trans, or transfer !! Any heavy tow truck driver should know that ?? That way you do not need to pull axles and it is a little easier to drop the driveshaft at the front rear tandem as long as the rear tandems are on the ground !!.

 

[Hammer]

It used to be common to pull the caps/axle shafts.
I always just pull the drive shafts.

 

[ammodude]

This one of the most informative threads I've read in some time. Thanks all.