towing a '90 on a tow dolly

[stephen@T4R]

Hi all,

I'm going to be towing a 1990 4runner with a manual transmission tomorrow (U-Haul truck, U-Haul tow dolly).
I have read mixed info regarding the need to disconnect the driveshaft: the manual says, when towing with the rear wheels on the ground, "Release the parking brake. Put the transmission in neutral. On 4WD models, put the transfer in H2." It has no mention of disconnecting the driveshaft, while other sources have said to do so (for other models of 4x4's or T4R years).
Can someone familiar with this model tell me the right way to go?

I would tow it with the rear wheels elevated, but U-Haul recommends having most of the weight at the front, over the wheels of the dolly. (But I will choose this option if it's best).

Thanks.

 

[fourwd1]

Definetly have the trans in N, the t-case in 2HI, and disconnect the rear drv shft !

 

[SKIDPLATE]

In normal config (with the vehicle level) and towing it, I do believe you need to disconnect the drive shaft because the rotation of the trans is what forces the lub to the bearings of the rear shaft and because the trans is not turning, the rear shaft bearings get starved of lub and so goes the problem. However, with the vehicle frontend elevated on a dolly, I guess it's possible that the trans doesn't need to be turning to get the lub to the rear bearings. However, for the effort of removing 4 bolts, I don't think I'd chance it. I'm just sayin.