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[GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369522] Thu, 21 April 2022 13:35 Go to next message
Bob B is currently offline  Bob B   United States
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Well, somehow, the Transfer Case in the 2004 Chevy Tracker that we tow behind the GMC got left in 4W Low instead of Neutral, and, now the thing won't go in any gear selection. Does anyone have experience with the
Transmission/Transfer Case in one of these? It is otherwise a nice drive/ride and I hate to send it to a scrap yard.

Bob Braaf
'76 Eleganza II
Tennessee
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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369523 is a reply to message #369522] Thu, 21 April 2022 14:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Is is an automatic? If so, was the transmission in park like the manual says? Either way, you probably fried the transmission. If the rotation went all the way through to the engine, that could be damaged as well.

Either way, used drivetrain parts would be the best fix for this.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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[GMCnet] Re: Tracker repairs [message #369524 is a reply to message #369522] Thu, 21 April 2022 14:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powwerjon is currently offline  powwerjon   United States
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Go search and get a wrecking yard transmission and transfer case. There
are still tons of these out there and in the parts yards.

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On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 2:35 PM Bob BRAAF wrote:

> Well, somehow, the Transfer Case in the 2004 Chevy Tracker that we tow
> behind the GMC got left in 4W Low instead of Neutral, and, now the thing
> won't go in any gear selection. Does anyone have experience with the
> Transmission/Transfer Case in one of these? It is otherwise a nice
> drive/ride and I hate to send it to a scrap yard.
>
> Bob Braaf
> '76 Eleganza II
> Tennessee
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[GMCnet] Re: Tracker repairs [message #369525 is a reply to message #369522] Thu, 21 April 2022 14:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CJV is currently offline  CJV   Canada
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Don't do that! They are the perfect Toad! Ask one of the local Tracker or Suzuki clubs for advice. The only information I have is that when I wanted to rebuild my 2002 4x4 transmission, no kits were available. If that doesn't work, then offer the Toad for sale. If it is in otherwise decent condition, they are worth a pretty penny!! And in Tennessee, there will be 4x4 clubs for sure...

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Well, somehow, the Transfer Case in the 2004 Chevy Tracker that we tow behind the GMC got left in 4W Low instead of Neutral, and, now the thing won't go in any gear selection. Does anyone have experience with the
Transmission/Transfer Case in one of these? It is otherwise a nice drive/ride and I hate to send it to a scrap yard.

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'76 Eleganza II
Tennessee
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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369526 is a reply to message #369522] Thu, 21 April 2022 14:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bob B is currently offline  Bob B   United States
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As I read the book, says transmission and transfer case in neutral to flat tow. We had the tranny in neutral but Transfer Case ended up in 4W Low. Towed normally. Engine starts and runs fine. I will check for wrecks. Anybody got a good way to do that?

Bob B
'76 Eleganza II
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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369528 is a reply to message #369526] Thu, 21 April 2022 15:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Larry is currently offline  Larry   United States
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Bob B wrote on Thu, 21 April 2022 14:56
As I read the book, says transmission and transfer case in neutral to flat tow. We had the tranny in neutral but Transfer Case ended up in 4W Low. Towed normally. Engine starts and runs fine. I will check for wrecks. Anybody got a good way to do that?

Bob B
'76 Eleganza II
Tennessee
FWIW, We had one for a while. As long as the transfer case is in neutral, technically you can have it in any gear. Owners manual for mine said put manual trans in 2nd gear and transfer case in neutral.

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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369529 is a reply to message #369522] Thu, 21 April 2022 15:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bob B is currently offline  Bob B   United States
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That's why I am hoping that it is the transfer case fried and not the tranny.

Bob B
'76 Eleganza II
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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369530 is a reply to message #369529] Thu, 21 April 2022 15:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bob B is currently offline  Bob B   United States
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Yes it is an automatic.

I suppose the proper way to set things would have been to put the Transfer Case in Neutral and then leave the Auto Trans in Park. It would drag wheels then if I had the TC in 4W Low.

Bob B
'76 Eleganza II
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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369531 is a reply to message #369529] Thu, 21 April 2022 16:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bob B wrote on Thu, 21 April 2022 15:52
That's why I am hoping that it is the transfer case fried and not the tranny.

Bob B
'76 Eleganza II
Tennessee
Automatic...Manual?

Larry Smile
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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369535 is a reply to message #369531] Fri, 22 April 2022 08:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
LNelson is currently offline  LNelson   United States
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Call Rod Reyerson at Suzuki Salvage 641 751 2468. He is good with technical help and his website shows Tracker driveline components. He is the one who suggested I remove my rear driveshaft and tow without having to stop every 200 miles. It has been two years since I did that. I disengage the front hubs for towing, and when I drive, they are re-engaged and I just drive in 4WD High. No issues. Good guy. In Marshalltown, IA.

Larry

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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369537 is a reply to message #369530] Fri, 22 April 2022 09:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bob B wrote on Thu, 21 April 2022 13:56
Yes it is an automatic.

I suppose the proper way to set things would have been to put the Transfer Case in Neutral and then leave the Auto Trans in Park. It would drag wheels then if I had the TC in 4W Low.

Bob B
'76 Eleganza II
Tennessee
That's what the manual says to do with an automatic.

If you towed it with the transfer case in 4-wheel low, and the transmission in neutral, the transmission was spinning at an extra high rate of speed and is almost certainly shot.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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Re: [GMCnet] Tracker repairs [message #369539 is a reply to message #369537] Fri, 22 April 2022 10:20 Go to previous message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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I edited the above to say "If you towed it with the transfer case in 4-wheel low".

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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