Grand Cherokee vs Grand Wagoneer Towing Capacity
08-24-2009, 09:52 PM
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Grand Cherokee vs Grand Wagoneer Towing Capacity
I currently own a 95 Grand Cherokee 5.2 with 3:73 gears. I am using it to tow other Jeeps which I disassemble and sell the parts. I absolutely love the Grand Cherokee but feel it is to much to ask for it to tow other Jeeps on my car trailer. I have the opportunity to pick up an 88 Grand Wagoneer with a 360 engine and Dana 44 axels. Which vehicle will work better for towing my loaded car trailer. Any information will help. Thanks Jeep guy Don
08-25-2009, 09:39 AM
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The bigger '88 should handle towing the weight better as long as the tranny and brakes are up to snuff. It definitely needs a trans cooler if it's an auto. JMO
08-28-2009, 12:18 AM
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the '88 will definately be the better tow platform...
5000+lbs, 2bbl carb and heavy axles... look for 10-14mpg unloaded/no trailer depending on condition/tune of the vehicle.
5000+lbs, 2bbl carb and heavy axles... look for 10-14mpg unloaded/no trailer depending on condition/tune of the vehicle.
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