2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow?

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   Usually the factory tow packages - any make/model - just add the tranny cooler as Terry said.  Sometimes levelling shocks, sometimes the wiring and harness, sometimes a hitch.  But the major mechanicals in the drivetrain aren't different.  Even many rear-drive vehicles don't get different rear differential gearing anymore, now that many vehicles have a 6-gear tranny.

Add the tranny cooler, add the wiring, add the break controller and the hitch, and you are good.  If you get too much rear suspention sag, add a weight distribution hitch.  I recommend the Prodigy line of break controllers and the Equalizer or Equalizer E2 weight distribution hitches.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Topic: 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? Posted: 02 Nov 2010 at 4:34pm
	Usually the factory tow packages - any make/model - just add the tranny cooler as Terry said. Sometimes levelling shocks, sometimes the wiring and harness, sometimes a hitch. But the major mechanicals in the drivetrain aren't different. Even many rear-drive vehicles don't get different rear differential gearing anymore, now that many vehicles have a 6-gear tranny. Add the tranny cooler, add the wiring, add the break controller and the hitch, and you are good. If you get too much rear suspention sag, add a weight distribution hitch. I recommend the Prodigy line of break controllers and the Equalizer or Equalizer E2 weight distribution hitches.
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TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 5:09am
	I think the only thing you would need is the tranny cooler. Actually it would be nice addition anyway. Then go get that Pod! Terry
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	The Wrangler Unlimited series have 3500 lbs towing limits with the optional towing package. The other versions have only 2000. I would not use the Wrangler as a TV for an r*pod without the towing package unless you want to have the transmission replaced on a regular basis.
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Robb_tex Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Location: Bay City, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 10:29pm
	I have read many places that the Jeep unlimited is ok as a tow vehicle but in other places found it was not. I am waiting on purchasing a 171 until I get an answer. Already have the Pod picked out and dealer is ready. I do not have the the "tow package" on this vehicle but think that is only an extra tranny cooler? I do have the class III hitch. Any experiences you can share I would appreciate. I love my Jeep and it is not going to go. I live on the Gulf Coast and do not plan any long mountain trips, mountains here are 3 feet high if your lucky! Please share your experience, thanks Robb
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