R-pod Owners Forum : 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:51 +0000 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:34:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1485 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? : Usually the factory tow packages... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12531#12531 Author: techntrek
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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.
]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:34:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12531#12531 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? : I think the only thing you would... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12525#12525 Author: TerryM
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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
]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:09:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12525#12525 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? : The Wrangler Unlimited series... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12524#12524 Author: popgoesweasel
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Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 11:43pm

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. ]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:43:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12524#12524 2009 Jeep Sahara 4 door tow? : I have read many places that the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12522#12522 Author: Robb_tex
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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]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:29:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1485&PID=12522#12522