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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: FullMetalJeep on June 05, 2009, 10:42:53 AM

Title: Towing Capacity
Post by: FullMetalJeep on June 05, 2009, 10:42:53 AM
I am considering simplifying my life and opening the gates of absolute freedom of mobility by buying a small trailer to live in. But, I need to pull it with my TJ.

Anyone know what the max tow weight would be for a TJ? I do have a rear 44 and I think I will drop 4.88 gears in it.
Title: Re: Towing Capacity
Post by: fug on June 05, 2009, 11:00:51 AM
It's the wheelbase that will limit you with a TJ.  You aren't gonna want to pull anything much more than a tent trailer or a boler style trailer.  I think the limit is offically 2000lbs for the normal wheel base TJ.. and about 3500 for the unlimited with its longer wheelbase
Title: Re: Towing Capacity
Post by: 01sahara on June 05, 2009, 11:42:52 AM
Quote from: FullMetalJeep on June 05, 2009, 10:42:53 AM
I am considering simplifying my life and opening the gates of absolute freedom of mobility by buying a small trailer to live in. But, I need to pull it with my TJ.

Anyone know what the max tow weight would be for a TJ? I do have a rear 44 and I think I will drop 4.88 gears in it.

The TJ stock  is rated to  tow a 2000 pounds trailer with a low profile.  With a lift you may want to stay below that. The bigger the lift on the short wheel base the more unstable the combination. I tow a 10' tent trailer with my TJ. The weight on the trailer is approximately  1750lb.  It tows it fine but under braking feels a little unstable. The trailer tends to push the jeep around. Last year the e-breaks on the trailer were not working. I plan to get them fixed ASAP before towing thought the mountains to BC on vacation. Also with a lifted TJ and any full height trailer you may find a cross wind is the issue. You have lots of power to pull it the limiting factor is the stability of the jeep under braking or in a cross wind.
Title: Re: Towing Capacity
Post by: BlackYJ on June 05, 2009, 01:40:00 PM
Officially 2000 lbs and unlimiteds are 3500 lbs

I have towed my 16' powerboat back from our cabin in BC and the biggest problem is braking
Title: Re: Towing Capacity
Post by: 01sahara on June 05, 2009, 01:51:23 PM
Quote from: BlackYJ on June 05, 2009, 01:40:00 PM
Officially 2000 lbs and unlimiteds are 3500 lbs

I have towed my 16' powerboat back from our cabin in BC and the biggest problem is braking

Glad to hear you still have a use for your jeep Scott, Towing a boat. ( You web wheeler)  ;)
Title: Re: Towing Capacity
Post by: FullMetalJeep on June 05, 2009, 05:32:45 PM
sweet thanks for the replies gentlemen.
Title: Re: Towing Capacity
Post by: BlackYJ on June 07, 2009, 10:58:46 AM
Quote from: 01sahara on June 05, 2009, 01:51:23 PM
Glad to hear you still have a use for your jeep Scott, Towing a boat. ( You web wheeler)  ;)

Actually I am more of an Urban Wheeler now