Trailer towing with Wrangler
07-27-2007, 03:52 PM
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Trailer towing with Wrangler
I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
Roger
rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
Roger
07-27-2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
07-27-2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
07-27-2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
07-27-2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
want the boat to be driving you!
On Jul 27, 3:52 pm, "ramjet44" <tbaro...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
07-27-2007, 07:01 PM
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Re: Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:16:30 -0000, TakeFlight <erik.j.cole@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
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TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
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TheSnoMan.com
07-27-2007, 07:01 PM
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Re: Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:16:30 -0000, TakeFlight <erik.j.cole@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
07-27-2007, 07:01 PM
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Re: Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:16:30 -0000, TakeFlight <erik.j.cole@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
07-27-2007, 07:01 PM
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Re: Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:16:30 -0000, TakeFlight <erik.j.cole@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>Unless you have one with the 4-cyl engine, 2000 lbs should be within
>the towing capacity (3500 lb on Unlimiteds; 2000 on X, Sport, and
>Rubicon; 1000 on SE). Other than that, the weight & short wheelbase
>of the Wranglers is probably the biggest limiting factor...you don't
>want the boat to be driving you!
The point about the short wheel base should be well taken but also I
would check what axle ratios you have because you do not want too do
this with a 3.07 or 3.31 axle ratio regardless of factory rating. a
3.55 would be minimum with factory tires and if you plan to run
oversized tires and tow you better be running a lot deeper still if
you want decent towing performance and long drivetrain life.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
07-27-2007, 07:50 PM
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Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
The standard TJ Wrangler with 6 cyl is rated for 2000 pound towing
capacity. The engine, brakes, axles, and frame are fine for this weight
BUT the relatively soft suspension required for good off road
performance along with the short wheelbase and high center of gravity
makes this a very poor choice of tow vehicle. It's not that you can't
accelerate or brake, it's that you can't handle emergency situations
like quick lane changes, blustery side winds, etc. The trailer just
drives the jeep where ever it feels like. You are talking about a couple
thousand miles per year on the freeways with a trailer, not just a
couple of miles to the boat landing and back.
ramjet44 wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>
capacity. The engine, brakes, axles, and frame are fine for this weight
BUT the relatively soft suspension required for good off road
performance along with the short wheelbase and high center of gravity
makes this a very poor choice of tow vehicle. It's not that you can't
accelerate or brake, it's that you can't handle emergency situations
like quick lane changes, blustery side winds, etc. The trailer just
drives the jeep where ever it feels like. You are talking about a couple
thousand miles per year on the freeways with a trailer, not just a
couple of miles to the boat landing and back.
ramjet44 wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>