so going off this image one should assume from the owner's manual the XJ is fine towing up to 5000 lbs granted I also install an aftermarket tran cooler?

 

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i know this is a lil off topic but i have a question pertaining to this thread. what rear and front hitch sits pretty close to the bumper i heard that the ones from u-haul sit close to it but i wanted to hear some of your opinions im wat both hitches and a winch plate without braking the bank

 

yes, the uni body is rated to 5000 MAX and the brakes are rated to 10,000 max. (althou if your trailer has electronic brakes get a brake controler for them cherokee brakes are not the best, but they work).

You want a cooler for your tranny as well as a nice hitch and your golden.

I have a 5speed and i have towed 22' tandem axle flat trailers that weight probably 4000 lbs with no issues. I also tow a 5x9 closed u-haul trailer that is stuffed full to and from school at the beginning and end of each year.

Also, if you have stock suspension i would highly suggest getting another main leaf and cut the eyes off. Since it is the same spring rate it wont be much of a stiff ride at all and it will just help with load carrying. I added a a main leaf and 2nd-secondary leaf to my pack, so it was a 6 leaf pack, helped a ton.

 

even when i did my lift (6.5") i still added an extra main leaf, still rides great, and flexes awesome but i can carry loads with out if sagging to much...

 

i towed the wife's liberty across town and it was nerve racking as the liberty kept wanting to steer if we went over 55. it was on a tow dolly. with the old 95 cherokee we had a few years ago, i towed everything all over hte place. it had the factory tow package on it though where as my 87 does not. boy do i miss having that

 

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would this fit close to the bumper?

 

your link is gone

 

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would this fit close to the bumper?

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Install a Class III receiver and an automatic transmission cooler (aftermarket is fine). I believe that the OE towing package came with 3.73 gearing. You probably have 3.55 which will be fine especially with stock-size tires. Make sure that your engine cooling system is in top shape. Fill up with premium fuel. Place the auto transmission shifter in 3 and leave it there. With 3000+ pounds behind you, you'll never forget that your car is back there, but you and your Jeep will do just fine.

 

here is what is happening because of the (...) in the center

 

The chart also shows "Heavy Duty" cooling is required, when towing 5000lbs.

 

there is no heavy duty cooling other than which it is referring too-tranny cooler.

 

I bought a new Commander in 2006 and it had the towing package and did not come with a hitch. Actually our new Liberty has the towing package and no hitch, trans cooler and overdrive turn off switch. I want to install the hitch and trans cooler on my XJ. I did see a nice DrawTight at the Pick A Part, but they get $50 for a reciever hitch.

 

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