[Water Dog]

A tow dolly is probably the most economical method of towing a vehicle. Anything else is going to add a lot of weight and cost a heck of a lot more in fuel.

Your owners manual recommends against the use of a tow dolly. There's an apparent transfer case lubrication problem with the rear wheels on the ground but the front wheels on a dolly. They recommend either 4 down or trailering.

 

[Water Dog]

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Even though I have read that and think I might understand, I also know that folks have driven Jeeps all over the place with no front drive shaft installed without issues....kind of makes you wonder what the difference would be.

 

[Water Dog]

Yeah but on the tow dolly the jeep is not running and the t case is not being lubricated properly. With no shaft in the front and driving that is not an issue.

I think you missed the point. The engine running has nothing to do with the tc getting lubed. The engine is not running when towing 4 down either. The problem is when the front yoke is not turning, but the back one is.