I had a need to "have to" tow a 2800 # trailer 365 miles over the Vermont
mountains with my
1999 TJ (6 cyl, Dana 44 axle, 5 speed). I went very cautiously and found two
interesting things...the
trailer didn't "push" the TJ around...it handled AOK, but I found that the
BRAKES were
something else. I was cautious so I didn't have any problems but found that
on wet roads
(yet, it was worst possible conditions) I got EARLY BRAKE LOCKUP on the
front wheels. The
300 # tongue weight offloaded the front wheels sufficient to cause them to
be very sensitive
under braking. I suspect this is DC's reason for limiting the TJ to 2000 #
even with the 6 cyl.

So...if you have to two > 2000 #, be cautious and really concerned about
braking distances.

Walt Johnson
1999 TJ
KB2UOU

 

I had a need to "have to" tow a 2800 # trailer 365 miles over the Vermont
mountains with my
1999 TJ (6 cyl, Dana 44 axle, 5 speed). I went very cautiously and found two
interesting things...the
trailer didn't "push" the TJ around...it handled AOK, but I found that the
BRAKES were
something else. I was cautious so I didn't have any problems but found that
on wet roads
(yet, it was worst possible conditions) I got EARLY BRAKE LOCKUP on the
front wheels. The
300 # tongue weight offloaded the front wheels sufficient to cause them to
be very sensitive
under braking. I suspect this is DC's reason for limiting the TJ to 2000 #
even with the 6 cyl.

So...if you have to two > 2000 #, be cautious and really concerned about
braking distances.

Walt Johnson
1999 TJ
KB2UOU

 

I had a need to "have to" tow a 2800 # trailer 365 miles over the Vermont
mountains with my
1999 TJ (6 cyl, Dana 44 axle, 5 speed). I went very cautiously and found two
interesting things...the
trailer didn't "push" the TJ around...it handled AOK, but I found that the
BRAKES were
something else. I was cautious so I didn't have any problems but found that
on wet roads
(yet, it was worst possible conditions) I got EARLY BRAKE LOCKUP on the
front wheels. The
300 # tongue weight offloaded the front wheels sufficient to cause them to
be very sensitive
under braking. I suspect this is DC's reason for limiting the TJ to 2000 #
even with the 6 cyl.

So...if you have to two > 2000 #, be cautious and really concerned about
braking distances.

Walt Johnson
1999 TJ
KB2UOU

 

DC says the towing weight of the Wrangler in the UK (with D44 axle) is
1920kg = 4233lb
as long as you have a braked trailer.

http://www.chryslerjeep.co.uk/jeep/r...nical.asp?Id=9

I wouldn't tow that 300 miles along the motorway.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ


"Old Crow" <walliscrow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:gfe6305so2r488e8dfd68278j1kh8611lm@4ax.com...
> BTW, the owners manual in my Wrangler says the tow capacity is 2500
> lbs, not 2000. Still not enough for what the OP wants to tow.
> I, myself have a 5'x8' utility trailer on which I load 2 Harleys for a
> gross trailer weight around 2200lbs. My Wrangler tows it ok(except
> for the obvious lack of power because of the 4 cyl)and my wife's
> Cherokee(with the 6 cyl)tows it like it's not even there.

 

DC says the towing weight of the Wrangler in the UK (with D44 axle) is
1920kg = 4233lb
as long as you have a braked trailer.

http://www.chryslerjeep.co.uk/jeep/r...nical.asp?Id=9

I wouldn't tow that 300 miles along the motorway.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ


"Old Crow" <walliscrow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:gfe6305so2r488e8dfd68278j1kh8611lm@4ax.com...
> BTW, the owners manual in my Wrangler says the tow capacity is 2500
> lbs, not 2000. Still not enough for what the OP wants to tow.
> I, myself have a 5'x8' utility trailer on which I load 2 Harleys for a
> gross trailer weight around 2200lbs. My Wrangler tows it ok(except
> for the obvious lack of power because of the 4 cyl)and my wife's
> Cherokee(with the 6 cyl)tows it like it's not even there.

 

DC says the towing weight of the Wrangler in the UK (with D44 axle) is
1920kg = 4233lb
as long as you have a braked trailer.

http://www.chryslerjeep.co.uk/jeep/r...nical.asp?Id=9

I wouldn't tow that 300 miles along the motorway.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ


"Old Crow" <walliscrow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:gfe6305so2r488e8dfd68278j1kh8611lm@4ax.com...
> BTW, the owners manual in my Wrangler says the tow capacity is 2500
> lbs, not 2000. Still not enough for what the OP wants to tow.
> I, myself have a 5'x8' utility trailer on which I load 2 Harleys for a
> gross trailer weight around 2200lbs. My Wrangler tows it ok(except
> for the obvious lack of power because of the 4 cyl)and my wife's
> Cherokee(with the 6 cyl)tows it like it's not even there.

 

I also have a 00 Sport..I bought the Factory Service Manual,its worth it.
I change the diff.fluid by removing the covers and letting them drain.My
vehicle does not use gaskets just sealant. I use Mobil 1 gear oil.
The trans. and transfer case use Penzol ATF Dex.III.

 

I also have a 00 Sport..I bought the Factory Service Manual,its worth it.
I change the diff.fluid by removing the covers and letting them drain.My
vehicle does not use gaskets just sealant. I use Mobil 1 gear oil.
The trans. and transfer case use Penzol ATF Dex.III.

 

I also have a 00 Sport..I bought the Factory Service Manual,its worth it.
I change the diff.fluid by removing the covers and letting them drain.My
vehicle does not use gaskets just sealant. I use Mobil 1 gear oil.
The trans. and transfer case use Penzol ATF Dex.III.