cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
03-08-2005, 11:00 AM
#11
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
RoyJ wrote:
> A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
>
> The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> from stop or on hill.
>
> If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
>
> 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> coolant), etc.
>
> Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> with the proper mounts and bracing.
>
In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
the vehicle.
On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
when I get the vehicle...
--
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Danny
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> A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
>
> The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> from stop or on hill.
>
> If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
>
> 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> coolant), etc.
>
> Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> with the proper mounts and bracing.
>
In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
the vehicle.
On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
when I get the vehicle...
--
Regards,
Danny
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03-08-2005, 11:00 AM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
RoyJ wrote:
> A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
>
> The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> from stop or on hill.
>
> If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
>
> 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> coolant), etc.
>
> Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> with the proper mounts and bracing.
>
In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
the vehicle.
On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
when I get the vehicle...
--
Regards,
Danny
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> A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
>
> The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> from stop or on hill.
>
> If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
>
> 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> coolant), etc.
>
> Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> with the proper mounts and bracing.
>
In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
the vehicle.
On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
when I get the vehicle...
--
Regards,
Danny
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03-08-2005, 11:00 AM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
RoyJ wrote:
> A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
>
> The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> from stop or on hill.
>
> If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
>
> 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> coolant), etc.
>
> Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> with the proper mounts and bracing.
>
In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
the vehicle.
On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
when I get the vehicle...
--
Regards,
Danny
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> A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
>
> The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> from stop or on hill.
>
> If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
>
> 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> coolant), etc.
>
> Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> with the proper mounts and bracing.
>
In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
the vehicle.
On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
when I get the vehicle...
--
Regards,
Danny
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03-08-2005, 01:56 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
"Danny" <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote in message
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> RoyJ wrote:
> > A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> > the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> > to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> > hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
> >
> > The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> > rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> > converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> > from stop or on hill.
> >
> > If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> > way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
> >
> > 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> > any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> > shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> > service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> > coolant), etc.
> >
> > Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> > hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> > with the proper mounts and bracing.
> >
>
> In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
> have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
> the vehicle.
>
> On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
> Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
> when I get the vehicle...
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
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03-08-2005, 01:56 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
"Danny" <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote in message
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> RoyJ wrote:
> > A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> > the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> > to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> > hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
> >
> > The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> > rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> > converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> > from stop or on hill.
> >
> > If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> > way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
> >
> > 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> > any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> > shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> > service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> > coolant), etc.
> >
> > Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> > hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> > with the proper mounts and bracing.
> >
>
> In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
> have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
> the vehicle.
>
> On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
> Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
> when I get the vehicle...
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
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03-08-2005, 01:56 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
"Danny" <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote in message
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> RoyJ wrote:
> > A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> > the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> > to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> > hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
> >
> > The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> > rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> > converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> > from stop or on hill.
> >
> > If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> > way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
> >
> > 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> > any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> > shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> > service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> > coolant), etc.
> >
> > Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> > hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> > with the proper mounts and bracing.
> >
>
> In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
> have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
> the vehicle.
>
> On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
> Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
> when I get the vehicle...
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
>
03-08-2005, 01:57 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
I also have a qestion about towing with my jeep. I have a 1989 Jeep Cherokee
Laredo with the 4.0. It didn't come with the tow package, however I was
looking at a Class III hitch for towing my Boat in the summer. I was
wondering if anybody knew the tow rating for my Jeep. I've read on a few
sites that it can handle up to 5000 pounds. Any help would be great.
k_902
Laredo with the 4.0. It didn't come with the tow package, however I was
looking at a Class III hitch for towing my Boat in the summer. I was
wondering if anybody knew the tow rating for my Jeep. I've read on a few
sites that it can handle up to 5000 pounds. Any help would be great.
k_902
03-08-2005, 01:57 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
I also have a qestion about towing with my jeep. I have a 1989 Jeep Cherokee
Laredo with the 4.0. It didn't come with the tow package, however I was
looking at a Class III hitch for towing my Boat in the summer. I was
wondering if anybody knew the tow rating for my Jeep. I've read on a few
sites that it can handle up to 5000 pounds. Any help would be great.
k_902
Laredo with the 4.0. It didn't come with the tow package, however I was
looking at a Class III hitch for towing my Boat in the summer. I was
wondering if anybody knew the tow rating for my Jeep. I've read on a few
sites that it can handle up to 5000 pounds. Any help would be great.
k_902
03-08-2005, 01:57 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
I also have a qestion about towing with my jeep. I have a 1989 Jeep Cherokee
Laredo with the 4.0. It didn't come with the tow package, however I was
looking at a Class III hitch for towing my Boat in the summer. I was
wondering if anybody knew the tow rating for my Jeep. I've read on a few
sites that it can handle up to 5000 pounds. Any help would be great.
k_902
Laredo with the 4.0. It didn't come with the tow package, however I was
looking at a Class III hitch for towing my Boat in the summer. I was
wondering if anybody knew the tow rating for my Jeep. I've read on a few
sites that it can handle up to 5000 pounds. Any help would be great.
k_902
03-08-2005, 02:17 PM
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Re: cherokee auto, towing and transmission coolers
On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:00:14 UTC Danny
<danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
> RoyJ wrote:
> > A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> > the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> > to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> > hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
> >
> > The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> > rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> > converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> > from stop or on hill.
> >
> > If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> > way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
> >
> > 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> > any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> > shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> > service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> > coolant), etc.
> >
> > Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> > hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> > with the proper mounts and bracing.
> >
>
> In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
> have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
> the vehicle.
>
> On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
> Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
> when I get the vehicle...
The mount issue with the tow setup is the same regardless of the ball
attachment - the rig has to attach to the subframe so that it ------s
the load. The channels are not as heavy as a ladder frame so one or
two bolts too close together will pull through.
As for the 'standard' cooler - virtually all automatics have a cooler
in the radiator - you'll see the hoses to one of the end caps. Unless
that 6 miles is a 6-10% grade, that should do you.
--
Will Honea
<danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
> RoyJ wrote:
> > A someone else says, if it had the towing package stock, it will have
> > the cooler. If it doesn't have a cooler, an aftermarket one runs US$30
> > to US$70. These are generic items, they hook up with rubber hoses and
> > hose clamps so I'd expect them to be available over the counter locally.
> >
> > The tow rating on the auto equiped vehicles is much larger than the
> > rating on the manuals. It has to do with the stall speed on the torque
> > converter being high enough (about 1800?? on yours) to allow easy starts
> > from stop or on hill.
> >
> > If you are only doing 6 miles, I doubt if it will be a big issue either
> > way. The tranny won't get hot enough to make much difference.
> >
> > 1800kg is almost 4000 pounds, a decent handfull of trailer to tow. For
> > any used vehicle for heavy service like this I'd have a look at tires,
> > shocks, brake pads, brake rotors, belts, tranny fluid (do a trany
> > service and flush), cooling system (flush, drain, refill with new
> > coolant), etc.
> >
> > Nake sure you are using a class III reciver hitch with the 2" reciever
> > hole. The Cherokee is unibody construction, you need to have a hitch
> > with the proper mounts and bracing.
> >
>
> In the UK we don't have "receiver hitches" - they're illegal here. We
> have a towball mounted on a bar that attaches each side of the rear of
> the vehicle.
>
> On a seperate note, a Jeep spares dealer over here tells me that all
> Cherokees have a transmission cooler as standard, will have to look
> when I get the vehicle...
The mount issue with the tow setup is the same regardless of the ball
attachment - the rig has to attach to the subframe so that it ------s
the load. The channels are not as heavy as a ladder frame so one or
two bolts too close together will pull through.
As for the 'standard' cooler - virtually all automatics have a cooler
in the radiator - you'll see the hoses to one of the end caps. Unless
that 6 miles is a 6-10% grade, that should do you.
--
Will Honea