ElectricevoIX

so going off this image one should assume from the owner's manual the XJ is fine towing up to 5000 lbs granted I also install an aftermarket tran cooler?

ElectricevoIX

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phillyxj570

i know this is a lil off topic but i have a question pertaining to this thread. what rear and front hitch sits pretty close to the bumper i heard that the ones from u-haul sit close to it but i wanted to hear some of your opinions im wat both hitches and a winch plate without braking the bank

96_xj

yes, the uni body is rated to 5000 MAX and the brakes are rated to 10,000 max. (althou if your trailer has electronic brakes get a brake controler for them cherokee brakes are not the best, but they work).

You want a cooler for your tranny as well as a nice hitch and your golden.

I have a 5speed and i have towed 22' tandem axle flat trailers that weight probably 4000 lbs with no issues. I also tow a 5x9 closed u-haul trailer that is stuffed full to and from school at the beginning and end of each year.

Also, if you have stock suspension i would highly suggest getting another main leaf and cut the eyes off. Since it is the same spring rate it wont be much of a stiff ride at all and it will just help with load carrying. I added a a main leaf and 2nd-secondary leaf to my pack, so it was a 6 leaf pack, helped a ton.

96_xj

even when i did my lift (6.5") i still added an extra main leaf, still rides great, and flexes awesome but i can carry loads with out if sagging to much...

superj

i towed the wife's liberty across town and it was nerve racking as the liberty kept wanting to steer if we went over 55. it was on a tow dolly. with the old 95 cherokee we had a few years ago, i towed everything all over hte place. it had the factory tow package on it though where as my 87 does not. boy do i miss having that

00XJ

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33653
would this fit close to the bumper?

96_xj

your link is gone

00XJ

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33653
would this fit close to the bumper?

how bout know....is the link workin

96tudor

Install a Class III receiver and an automatic transmission cooler (aftermarket is fine). I believe that the OE towing package came with 3.73 gearing. You probably have 3.55 which will be fine especially with stock-size tires. Make sure that your engine cooling system is in top shape. Fill up with premium fuel. Place the auto transmission shifter in 3 and leave it there. With 3000+ pounds behind you, you'll never forget that your car is back there, but you and your Jeep will do just fine.

96_xj

here is what is happening because of the (...) in the center

djb383

The chart also shows "Heavy Duty" cooling is required, when towing 5000lbs.

96_xj

there is no heavy duty cooling other than which it is referring too-tranny cooler.

duncan0668

I bought a new Commander in 2006 and it had the towing package and did not come with a hitch. Actually our new Liberty has the towing package and no hitch, trans cooler and overdrive turn off switch. I want to install the hitch and trans cooler on my XJ. I did see a nice DrawTight at the Pick A Part, but they get $50 for a reciever hitch.

00XJ

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...Q5fAccessories
how bout now