How to tow 2005 Chevrolet Express cargo Van without damaging?

Asked by GuruBLN7Q Dec 30, 2018 at 11:08 AM about the 2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 RWD

Question type: General

Hello,
I have to get my 2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van towed to a garage for
repair. How the Van should be towed without causing damaging it?

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Tow it with the rear wheels off the ground, if it's a local tow most tow companies will lock the steering wheel into place with a strap and hook the vehicle from the rear. The safest way to tow it is with a flatbed but that's costly, usually more than double the cost of hook and chain or wheel lift tows. Watch out for lowball tow offers, as those companies will hook it from the front and tow it with tranny in neutral. Problem with that is output shaft is still spinning, and tranny fluid has no way to cool itself without engine running. No matter what, the rear wheels need to be off the ground.

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