Hi!
I am looking at purchasing a 2002 Chevy Tracker 2Dr and would like some help with advice about flat towing.  It is a long distance purchase (300 miles) so I do not have access to the manual so anyone with one out there I would appreciate any advice if it can be done.  The Tracker is a 4x4 with manual transmission.  As I understand the Tracker has autolocking front hubs.

Thanks,
Jill

You cannot flat tow with autolocking hubs, because the rear wheels turning will make the hubs engage.

You need to disconnect the rear drive shaft at the differential to flat tow.  Alternatively, tow backwards, with the rear wheels on a dolly, or fit manual hubs.

See this post:

http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,42610.0.html

Now I am a little bit confused. 

The link leads to a table that says the Gen 2 Tracker has Pneumatic Hubs and can be towed without rear shaft disconnected. Maybe I am wrong in saying the 2002 Tracker has Auto hubs?

Jill

Now I am a little bit confused. 

The link leads to a table that says the Gen 2 Tracker has Pneumatic Hubs and can be towed without rear shaft disconnected. Maybe I am wrong in saying the 2002 Tracker has Auto hubs?

Jill

Ha, I missed the 2002 and just noticed auto hubs.  The Gen 2 does not have auto hubs;  the front axle clutch is disengaged when the transfer is to N, so you can flat tow without a problem. 

Do not exceed 55 mph.  Be sure to stop every 200 miles (300 km) and rev the engine for a minute with the gearshift in 2nd (or auto to D) and the clutch not pressed (transfer still in N so the vehicle will not move) to circulate oil in the Transfer Case.

Why?  The TC is lubricated by the input shaft turning.  When flat towing, the input shaft is stationary, but the output shaft is turned by the rear wheels.