2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow?
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Topic: 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow?
Posted By: Robb_tex
Subject: 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow?
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 10:29pm
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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 ------------- Robb Tex |
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Posted By: popgoesweasel
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 11:43pm
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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. ------------- R171 2010 Frontier 2009 Site 40 Eastern Rally 2010 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 5:09am
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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 ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2010 at 4:34pm
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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. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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