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Truck dragged out of parking spot

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Hey Everyone. I have a 2020 Laramie EcoDiesel 4x4 with 3.92 with 41k, I had parked in a spot my work didn't like and rather than following their normal process of putting a warning ticket on my windshield, they towed it instead. The truck was parked in a tight spot and I was told the tow truck driver drug the truck out of the spot, so they could get it on their tow truck. I have always been told that type of maneuver can damage the four wheel drive system. I did a check before driving away and everything seemed okay with not weird noises, but I think I should get it inspected by Ram just in case.

Is this an over reaction or is this a good idea? Thanks in advance.
 

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If able to normally enter/exit park, likely no damage. Tires will slide/skip. If "dragged" for long distance, stop & go, possible to damage the trans parking pawl.
 

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Hey Everyone. I have a 2020 Laramie EcoDiesel 4x4 with 3.92 with 41k, I had parked in a spot my work didn't like and rather than following their normal process of putting a warning ticket on my windshield, they towed it instead. The truck was parked in a tight spot and I was told the tow truck driver drug the truck out of the spot, so they could get it on their tow truck. I have always been told that type of maneuver can damage the four wheel drive system. I did a check before driving away and everything seemed okay with not weird noises, but I think I should get it inspected by Ram just in case.

Is this an over reaction or is this a good idea? Thanks in advance.
Did you have 4wd engaged?
 

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It was dragged on the front tires for about twenty feet give or take and the truck was in 2wd with parking brake activated when parked.
 

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It was dragged on the front tires for about twenty feet give or take and the truck was in 2wd with parking brake activated when parked.
If truck was in 2wd, then it wasn't "dragged" as the front wheels would still turn. They should have picked up the rest tires
 

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