Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.

Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Heh, I don't see a question mark in your post. Is there a question? ;^)

That's a pretty big trailer, for a vehicle which is not considered a "full
size" vehicle, with a six cylinder engine. Regearing is expensive, maybe
even more expensive than trading the vehicle in on a Tahoe or something
similar. I am thinking, that if you decide to keep the GC, then 4.11 gears
might be worth considering. You might as well wind up with something fun to
drive.

Earle

"dmacintire" <dmacintire@cuna.coop> wrote in message
news:1142520046.626467.216760@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>


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Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Heh, I don't see a question mark in your post. Is there a question? ;^)

That's a pretty big trailer, for a vehicle which is not considered a "full
size" vehicle, with a six cylinder engine. Regearing is expensive, maybe
even more expensive than trading the vehicle in on a Tahoe or something
similar. I am thinking, that if you decide to keep the GC, then 4.11 gears
might be worth considering. You might as well wind up with something fun to
drive.

Earle

"dmacintire" <dmacintire@cuna.coop> wrote in message
news:1142520046.626467.216760@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>


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Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Heh, I don't see a question mark in your post. Is there a question? ;^)

That's a pretty big trailer, for a vehicle which is not considered a "full
size" vehicle, with a six cylinder engine. Regearing is expensive, maybe
even more expensive than trading the vehicle in on a Tahoe or something
similar. I am thinking, that if you decide to keep the GC, then 4.11 gears
might be worth considering. You might as well wind up with something fun to
drive.

Earle

"dmacintire" <dmacintire@cuna.coop> wrote in message
news:1142520046.626467.216760@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>


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Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Heh, I don't see a question mark in your post. Is there a question? ;^)

That's a pretty big trailer, for a vehicle which is not considered a "full
size" vehicle, with a six cylinder engine. Regearing is expensive, maybe
even more expensive than trading the vehicle in on a Tahoe or something
similar. I am thinking, that if you decide to keep the GC, then 4.11 gears
might be worth considering. You might as well wind up with something fun to
drive.

Earle

"dmacintire" <dmacintire@cuna.coop> wrote in message
news:1142520046.626467.216760@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>


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Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Are you sure about that 3.55 ratio? Have you verified it? The last
model year I've seen a 3.55 was 1997. After that, 3.07 and 3.73 is
more common.

dmacintire wrote:
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>

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Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
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Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Are you sure about that 3.55 ratio? Have you verified it? The last
model year I've seen a 3.55 was 1997. After that, 3.07 and 3.73 is
more common.

dmacintire wrote:
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Are you sure about that 3.55 ratio? Have you verified it? The last
model year I've seen a 3.55 was 1997. After that, 3.07 and 3.73 is
more common.

dmacintire wrote:
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Are you sure about that 3.55 ratio? Have you verified it? The last
model year I've seen a 3.55 was 1997. After that, 3.07 and 3.73 is
more common.

dmacintire wrote:
> This GC does not have factory towing, so I have added a weight
> distrubution hitch with a sway bar and a HD trans cooler. I have
> heard that I should change the axel gear ratio from 3.55 to the
> optional 3.73 but have also seen post that just say the trans cooler
> and WD hitch. I'm planning on pulling a Jayco Feather 19h 3,400 dry
> weight and 4,450 loaded, with a hitch weight of 405.
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Towing with a 2001 GC 4.0 Inline 6
 

Sorry for no question mark, Looking for verification that this should
work, I'm a little concerned, do to postings I have read. Some people
say no problem and other say no way. Factory spec say 5000lb but
referance the gear ratio of 3.73. I have not checked my gear ratio so
it may be 3.07, I got the 3.55 off the web. I got a warm a fussy from
all the sales reps I talked to at the RV Show, but that could just be
talk to get the sale. Last year I even talk to a hitch guy and was
told it was ok. Who do you trust? I guess some small trips with tell
me if I need something bigger.