2024/2025 Towing and payload speculation

[Jems007]

We know the Wrangler got a bump in towing capacity. I am doubtful the Gladiator will get an increase in towing capacity, but since it’s likely getting the full float Gen 3 D44s, perhaps a slight increase in GVWR and therefor payload?

I checked a 2024 3.6 Rubicon Wrangler door tag and GVWR was up to 5975 with a GAWR of 3100 front 3750 rear. I only had one 2020 wrangler to compare it to but theirs was 5800 GVWR.

if gladiator gets an improvement in payload capacity, even if they don’t increase towing, I’d consider it a win.
Time will tell.

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[ShrimpHappens]

Well towing and hauling are two different things, of course, and only Jeep knows how sensitive the ratings are to any given component, but I agree, if putting that axle in the Glad would net several hundred pounds more of payload, that's a huge win.

 

[Jems007]

Well towing and hauling are two different things, of course, and only Jeep knows how sensitive the ratings are to any given component, but I agree, if putting that axle in the Glad would net several hundred pounds more of payload, that's a huge win.

Tongue weight of a trailer is subtracted from Payload, so while different, are directly related.

If you have 300lbs of payload on your jeep after adding winch and bumpers, fuel, tent, rack, dog, wife, and you want to tow a 4000lb trailer, even with WDH you’re over the payload Capacity.

 

[ChrisNLA]

Unless they replace the anemic 3.6L with something else (and with the EcoD going away), being able to load it heavier isn't much of a win for me. Every truck on the market now (Colorado, Canyon, Tacoma, Ranger) is touting superior power numbers now.

With 1,470 pound payload in my Max Tow I already have to pack it till I look like the Clampett's going to Beverly Hills to max it out, and given what I've pulled already, I haven't had much confidence inspired in me when towing.

It moves down the road fine - but the other trucks are pulling away.

 

[Gren71]

Well towing and hauling are two different things, of course, and only Jeep knows how sensitive the ratings are to any given component, but I agree, if putting that axle in the Glad would net several hundred pounds more of payload, that's a huge win.

A HUGE win is an understatement for me
Haha The only driving force for me to consider upgrading to a ram at some point is my kids growing and potentially a larger dog. I travel with my camper and family all in within 150lbs of my payload limit. So seeing that number increase would put a new gladiator on the table as an option for me in the future ?

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