sprocketsandwheels
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Really hoping you can shed light on things as we are being told by Superior Driveline that we don't need to purchase one of their driveshaft disconnect kits because our Toyota Tacoma has 5 speed manual transmission. Yet, owners manual, Toyota factory and dealer, and company that's going to install our hitch to flat tow, all say that disconnect kit is required. Who do ya believe.... Thought you all might be able to explain why or why not for need to disconnect drive shaft. Thank you.
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gbopp
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The owners manual is generally considered to have the correct answer to towing 4 down.
Not all manual transmission equipped vehicles can be towed 4 down.
Does your Tacoma have all wheel drive? That can make a difference.
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Y-Guy
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For the fun of it check to see what Remco has to say too.
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sprocketsandwheels
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2 Wheel drive; rear. No trust in owners manuals on the subject. Have 2011 Ford Edge, manual says it's flat towable, but both Ford and Dealership said no. Along comes 2020/2021 Edge and manual reads same as my 2011, and they advertise it's towable. But Tacoma reads it's not towable.
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sprocketsandwheels
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Remco says driveshaft disconnect is required.
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Bumpyroad
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all of the knowledgeable sources say no and you are looking for a yes from us???????
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mowermech
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If you really want to tow it, it IS towable! It is, after all, YOUR vehicle.
However, there is a good chance the output shaft bearing (and possibly other parts) at the rear of the transmission will not be lubricated while towing, and will eventually dry out and seize, destroying the case and shaft.
My personal opinion is that the Owners Manual is the Be-all and End-all when it comes to instructions about how to use the vehicle. Ignore the instructions at your peril.
Good luck.
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Y-Guy
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sprocketsandwheels it's ultimately up to you, but the owners manual and Toyota dealer/factory have said no, so why would you take the word of a shop? For me if the owners manual says no that is good enough for me. Unless the shop is going to warranty and fix your truck I wouldn't trust them. Good luck, let us know what you decide.
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routeforty
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Was considering a tacoma last year to tow 4 down. Went to Toyota dealer to enquire-after going through the service department, and them telling me that they had called Toyota, I was told that towing a Tacoma(manual trans.)4 down, was not recommended or couldn't be done(don't remember which one). If I remember correctly they said that Toyota makes no vehicle that can be towed 4 down(but I'm not positive on that one). Did not consider a disconnect
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Bumpyroad
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I had a drive shaft disconnect on my S10 pickup.
hated it.
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