Towing

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bradleyheathhays

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lexington, KY

• Sep 19, 2018

• #1

How can i tell if my 96 Xj has a tow package?



If it doesn't, apparently it's towing capacity is about 2000. What would happen if I tried to tow a 3400 lb trailer with it's own 'pulse brakes?'

 

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RCP Phx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Phoenix,Az

• Sep 19, 2018

• #2

The visible items would be a class III receiver and a 7-pin plug. That,s a lot of trailer even if it has surge brakes. What's the terrain(hills, mountains)? How far are you going? Do you have any brake upgrades?

 

Saudade

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

SoCal

• Sep 19, 2018

• #3

Also check the rear diff for a tag that says use LSD lube.

I assume yours is an auto. Manuals did not come with tow packages.

 

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RCP Phx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Phoenix,Az

• Sep 19, 2018

• #4

Reading your previous threads, I am assuming this is a 96 w/ a AW4. Do you have the stock 3.55 gears? When you added the trans cooler, what brand and size was it? Do you have it in addition to the radiator cooler? If so is it before or after the radiator? Also what size tires are you running?

 

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91xjtim

NAXJA Forum User

• Sep 28, 2018

• #5

With my ol 91, I installed a trans cooler, the upgraded newer cooling fans and a set of helper coil springs in the back. Also...went through and replaced the whole cooling system...radiator, water pump hoses, Tstat. I towed a 3000lb car from Florida to Texas then two years later back to Georgia. Pulled it just fine. Also pulled a 3000lb pop up camper. Good luck!

 

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Greenspan

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NAXJA Member

Location

Los Angeles

• Sep 28, 2018

• #6

You might be able to get your build sheet following these steps:

http://jeepsies.com/jeep-build-sheet/

It should tell you

 

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md21722

NAXJA Forum User

Location

TN

• Oct 1, 2018

• #7

You can physically tow a 3400 pound trailer as long as the receiver hitch will take it. I would be concerned about the ability to stop and the wear and tear on your suspension and drivetrain. Just rent a box truck. XJ's will tow almost anything you want them too, but they are really made to just tow 5x8 utility trailers with a riding lawnmower regularly.

 

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SlowXj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

East Tn

• Oct 1, 2018

• #8

I've pulled 4k of tile with my 96 probably 60 times... but only 40 miles or so... I don't condone this but it's worked for me

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