6 cylinder 8 cylinder hitch weight 500 vs 740 why
12-29-2014, 11:33 AM
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6 cylinder 8 cylinder hitch weight 500 vs 740 why
Need to know why a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee tongue weight rating is higher on a V8
Is the frame struts bigger n stronger or is it just the engine is bigger
Is the frame struts bigger n stronger or is it just the engine is bigger
12-29-2014, 08:38 PM
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12-29-2014, 09:02 PM
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Could be a higher spring rating, I have no idea, most of us in Chat have old vehicles, lol. Try posting in Grand Cherokee Tech. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/
12-30-2014, 01:03 AM
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Its unibody it has no frame,But normally a v8 will always out tow a 6 cylinder.A v8 has more power and normally a bigger trans and bigger rear end and heavier springs to handle its weight.
12-31-2014, 05:28 AM
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The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
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I don't understand what you still don't understand.
The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
12-31-2014, 09:28 PM
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I don't understand what you still don't understand.
The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
Can either tow your 4,000lb. trailer (from the OPs other thread)? yes, but the with the V8 you will be putting much less stress on it reducing the risk of premature wear/failure of the drivetrain and suspension.
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12-31-2014, 11:38 PM
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Most of us on this forum are xj exports,And on the grands anything past 04 most of us jack about the new stuff.As far as towing i rather use a pickup vs any suv because of the pickups wheel base is longer.The longer wheel base helps when you tow bigger stuff you have less trailer sway and the trailer trying to drive you.
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I don't understand what you still don't understand.
The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
The engine is bigger. You have two extra cylinders with good displacement. The transmission is rated higher to put up with the higher engine torque, and the suspension is beefed up with extra spring rate to make the ride nicer with the larger engine.
You still seem confused? Bigger stuff == better towing capacity. Does that not answer your question?
bigger engine
bigger trans
beefed up extra spring
Does that mean in can tow more?
Jus kiddin....Thanks
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