Can a lifted XJ really tow 5000lbs?

[badron]

Pulled 4830 LB a lot. No lift.
I say sway bar. Addon trany cooler if your gong to do it much at all. Change trany fluid ever 20~30k, oil ever 3.5K. Maybe syn oil if your towing heavy, hot and long. Keep tire PSI up and your speed down.
Life is sweet, towing with your XJ.

 

[carnuck]

MJs are much better for towing! I pull full size Jeeps with mine (up to 6500lbs) on 33" tires on dry pavement. (need a trailer with brakes for wet roads!)

 

[hardlineoffroad]

I wouldn't tow anything other than a jet ski with it.....i have problems with my 01' yukon towing my xj rock crawler on a 16'trailer..... i wouldnt ever try it the other way around

 

[bossman91xj]

You didn't mention ( or I didn't read) whether or not the 20' trailer is a flatbed or a cargo trailer. If its a van/cargo trailer, be sure to account for wind. In my opinion that would be the determining factor. You'll likely encounter challenges in hilly terrain if that is the case.

 

[cheapfix]

It will pull it, but it will not stop it. Make sure your trailer brakes work, and that you have lots of insurance.

 

[XJSpencer]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.