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03-05-2012, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelin'
anyone know the tow rating for a '98 xj with ax15 trans?
My '00 is rated for 2000lbs with out tow package. With tow package its rated for 5000lbs per owners manual.
03-05-2012, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by austinjoe13
Class 3 receiver hitch, heavy duty tranny cooler (autos), and sometimes deeper gears I think. Oh and the trailer harness!
03-05-2012, 08:14 PM
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I believe 2000 lbs is max towing with manual tranny. The clutch is usually the weak link when it comes to towing. Max tow 5K lb capacity requires 4.0L, auto tranny, HD cooling and auxiliary tranny cooler.
03-05-2012, 08:21 PM
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I'm going to upgrade my xj for towing like mentioned above but I only got the hitch for recovery reasons. IF I tow anything it will be a small trailer with quads.
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03-05-2012, 08:40 PM
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I am constantly tryin to get mine to be able to tow. 1994 4.0 auto. Runsa little warm when i try it with a lawn care trailer. Any suggestions? Should i be in drive? I saw on another thread where someone pulled in 3rd gear
03-05-2012, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Zach2610
I am constantly tryin to get mine to be able to tow. 1994 4.0 auto. Runsa little warm when i try it with a lawn care trailer. Any suggestions? Should i be in drive? I saw on another thread where someone pulled in 3rd gear
03-05-2012, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelin'
damn id never think that the auto rules over the stick for towing