towing with a '96 ZJ
02-02-2013 | 09:30 PM
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From: Williston, North Dakota
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Very well, especially if you've got the Up Country suspension package. The V8 has a good amount of power. My dad towed a Cherokee XJ from Jackson, Wyoming to Traverse City, MI. About 1800 miles, no issues. He's also used it to tow small boats, and trailers of scrap to the dump.
02-02-2013 | 10:13 PM
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From: Richmond, VA
Model: Cherokee
Plenty of power and you can tow small/medium stuff fine, but it's not anywhere close to towing with a full size truck because the weight just isn't there. Definitely better for towing than a 4.0.
02-03-2013 | 10:52 AM
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From: Northern Ontario, Canada
Year: 1990, 1999, 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i had a 318 dakota 4x4, basically the same drivetrain and it towed my xj on a car trailer (with no brakes) just fine.
only i had the option of 2wd, but with full time, i think it would tow even better.
only i had the option of 2wd, but with full time, i think it would tow even better.
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