| Samurai Question [message #357769] |
Mon, 17 August 2020 07:21  |
LNelson
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Registered: December 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
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Like many, I tow a Suzuki Samurai. It is a fun little car and weighs 1200# LESS than my basic Wrangler. Anyway, when towing a Sammy four wheels down, you have to stop every 200 miles and start the vehicle and run it a bit to lubricate (I assume) the back bearing of the transfer case. The guy in Marshalltown, IA that sells engines and parts and whole cars, suggested to me that I forget all about that process by removing my rear driveshaft, lock up the front hubs, and drive it forever as a front wheel drive car. I wonder if any of you current or former Sammy owners ever tried this. It eliminates the need to stop and also is easier on the transfer case....so I am told. I have removed the rear shaft, locked the hubs, and it drives great. Just wonderin'........Thanks.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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| Re: Samurai Question [message #357772 is a reply to message #357769] |
Mon, 17 August 2020 11:18  |
Justin Brady
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Registered: April 2015
Location: Bell Buckle, TN
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I don't really see any issue other than you lose 4wd.
I honesty have never gotten mine stuck even in 2wd though so I doubt it would be a problem unless you're really into offroading.
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: Samurai Question [message #357854 is a reply to message #357769] |
Wed, 19 August 2020 10:00 |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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While not a Samurai, my Tracker has a similar drivetrain and the same instruction in the owner's manual. I rarely bother to start it every 200 miles, in fact almost never. I will sometimes do it if I think of it at a stop, but mostly I just tow it. I have probably towed it close to 40,000 miles and have never had a problem with the transfer case or any other component.
The Tracker is a 2003 and maybe it has a more advanced lubrication system on it, but I suspect it is pretty much the same, especially since the manual says to start it periodically when towing.
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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