1985 2.8L V6 towing capacity
09-02-2010, 12:09 PM
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1985 2.8L V6 towing capacity
After wording this several different ways both on a forum search and internet search I decided to post my question
What is the towing capacity of a 1985 Cherokee Laredo with the 2.8L V6 and 3 speed automatic?
Mike J.
What is the towing capacity of a 1985 Cherokee Laredo with the 2.8L V6 and 3 speed automatic?
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09-02-2010, 12:22 PM
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How fast do you want to go? I once put an add a leaf in the rear springs and towed a rolled XJ on a trailer that weighed 2280 empty 680 miles over some tall mountains. But it was a long trip. Never got out of 4th gear on the 5 speed.
but in all practicality, I wouldn't go over 2000# with it and only after adding a good tranny cooler.
but in all practicality, I wouldn't go over 2000# with it and only after adding a good tranny cooler.
09-02-2010, 12:38 PM
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
a 2.8 liter's towing capacity is negative the weight of the vehicle.
in all honesty, I wouldn't tow anything with it. period. it's a crap motor, that can't barely pull itself much less anything else.
in all honesty, I wouldn't tow anything with it. period. it's a crap motor, that can't barely pull itself much less anything else.
09-02-2010, 02:41 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I'm looking at towing a 6x12 enclosed trailer will a GVWR of 2990lbs, tongue weight of 155lbs. The 1985 Cherokee I have is a "free to good home" from a friend. Would swapping in the 4.0L V6 and 4 speed automatic be worth it, or should I look for a different vehicle for towing?
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09-02-2010, 02:55 PM
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If you are going to swap motors, use the GM 3.4L from the Camaro. It is a bolt in and 10 times less work than a 4.0 would be. They will make 160 hp in some years and with the 4.10s you have in the diff would outrun a stock 4.0 anyway.
09-05-2010, 03:19 PM
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Thanks for the help. Any specific year for the 3.4L motor? And any recommended source for re-manufactured long blocks?
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Thanks for the responses. I'm looking at towing a 6x12 enclosed trailer will a GVWR of 2990lbs, tongue weight of 155lbs. The 1985 Cherokee I have is a "free to good home" from a friend. Would swapping in the 4.0L V6 and 4 speed automatic be worth it, or should I look for a different vehicle for towing?
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09-05-2010, 04:03 PM
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Depends on how good you are at wiring and how much horsepower you want. The 93 - 95 motors have the most horsepower of all the OBDI. But earlier versions use the throttle body injection which is less wiring. Yo will have to come up with a sending unit and pump from 87 and up for the fuel tank too and be sure to use the 3.4 fly wheel or flex plate, not the 2.8
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