I cannot seem to find a definitive way to tell if my '97 cherokee has the towing package or not.

Trying to determine if she'll pull ~3000lbs or ~5000lbs...

 

Whether it has the tow package or not doesn't determine whether it will tow 3K or 5K. Do you have an aux transmission cooler? Is your cooling system in tip top shape? Do you have an electric brake controller (Does the intended trailer have electric brakes? I hate hydraulic trailer brakes)? Even after you have all that, the XJ is only rated for 3K without a load leveling hitch. Lastly are you comfortable towing the load in such a light vehicle?

addendum: you may want to switch to a thicker oil in the rear diff, I don't remember the recommended thickness off hand.

 

Sorry I don't have the link but you can request your build sheet from Jeep by submitting your VIN. Doesn't take too long. Within a day.

 

You can get the build sheet on your jeep from the jeep customer service peeps. But you could look for a couple of things... I believe the factory tow package came with a transmission cooler, HD radiator and a hitch. So look for the hitch and the trans cooler. If it's not there then that's a big clue...

Also do you know what rear end you have? Post a pic if your not sure.

 

Request 'build sheet' in subject and description http://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/jeep/EmailPage.html

 

Thanks guys - build sheet requested.

I'm not looking to push it - just want to pull a pop up trailer that clocks in at around 3k (wet).

I am hoping it has the package so I'll be well under the capacity!

 

If you have a class III hitch and 7-pin trailer connector, you have everything that came with the tow package.

 

Don't forget a trans cooler too.

 

i had an 89 and a 90 both with tow package.
both had d35 non c-clip and 3.55 gears.
both had the 7 pin connector, factory chrysler hitch and trans cooler.


you can make yours a tow package with simply a trans cooler and wire harness for trailer lights. add your own hitch and you will be good to tow up to 5k pounds.

you could probably tow up to 7k pounds if you have trailer brakes.

 

I would have thought that it would have came with a 3.73 gear like my WJ tow package. Gonna put that in my file cabinet, just hope I remember it the next time I need it

 

Hey guys, thanks for all the info. I got my build sheet (below), and to my newbie eyes, it looks like there is no trans. cooler, and so that is what I'd need to improve the towing characteristics.

The truck does already have a receiver hitch and the connector.

Build Sheet:

Sales Code Description
*M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
ADA Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group
AWH Power Equipment Group
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFA Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1P Black Front Bumper
MB5P Black Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFFP Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MUKS Silver/Chrome Badging
MWGP Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
QW1S Stone White C/C
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAZ AM/FM Cassette Compact Disc Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLP P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ5P 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

 

I didn't know they made a non c-clip D35 ... how do you tell which way it is?


I have the hitch and connector. I assumed the only trans cooler is the one in the radiator but maybe I should look closer.

 

non c-clip d35 ended in 1990.

i don't know of any xj with 3.73 gearing coming stock. at least i haven't come across one yet.

possibly a 5spd xj as my 99 tj came with hitch and 3.73 with a 5spd.

 

So all D35 before 1990 were non c-clip ???

 

Can someone for the benefit of the neophytes explain what a clip vs. non clip means?

Also, what does the following mean for the towing and other characteristics:

JHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle

And finally, if the build does have a transmission cooler, does it just say "trans. cooler" on the sheet?

You guys rock