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Aug 30, 2019 | 05:42 PM

Dubya D

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From: Carson City

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6l Stroker

Who's towing a travel trailer?

I have a 1998 XJ with 6.5" Rock-Link suspension, 33" tires, automatic transmission, 8.25 rearend, Golen 4.6l stroker engine. Everything has been gone through and either rebuilt or replaced with new parts.
I want to tow a travel trailer (2,000-2750lbs dry weight) with it. Is anyone else doing this? If so, what has been your experience?

Aug 30, 2019 | 08:36 PM

downs

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From: Hunt County Texas

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

That's about half the weight of a tow package XJ from the factory. Have you regeared for the larger tires? Transmission cooler? I would tow that all day with my stock XJ.

Aug 31, 2019 | 11:42 AM

Rikrdolevy

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Originally Posted by Dubya D

That does not sound like a lot of weight. I think if you have proper gears for your tire size, there should not be any problems.

Sep 1, 2019 | 01:40 PM

Dubya D

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From: Carson City

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6l Stroker

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Originally Posted by downs

That's about half the weight of a tow package XJ from the factory. Have you regeared for the larger tires? Transmission cooler? I would tow that all day with my stock XJ.

I'm running 4:10 gears and a transmission cooler.