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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Hi guys, I own 3 Jeep Cherokee Classics. Luv them. I just bought a pull type RV and I know the towing capicity of the Jeeps I have is 5000#,,,,however the trailer weighs about 4400# loaded. I pulled it about 150 miles last week and it seems like the Jeep is really laboring. I do not run it in Drive. I had a 5th wheel trailer once and pulled it with a half ton Ford, changed the rear end ratio to 4:10 and it made a world of difference. Even better gas mileage not pullling. Have any of you put in 4:10 gears, and if yes could U please give me a reference as knowledge of performance and where to buy them? I know it would really help me. Thanks

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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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motive gears are good i pulled a 16' enclosed trailer i would not pull it in drive id run 3 for heavy pulling
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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swap in a 8.8 with 4.10 gears. better rear end and cheaper than just getting gears installed
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