ShadowsPapa
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- First Name
- Bill
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- Oct 12, 2019
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- Runnells, Iowa
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- '22 JTO, '23 JLU, '82 SX4, '73 P. Cardin Javelin
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- Retired auto mechanic, frmr gov't ntwrk security admin
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Here's the thing - I'm not looking to increase the amount I carry or the amount I tow - I'm pretty much set with trailer and car on it that I won't exceed the towing of the Overland - however, I like the stability and being above that level even further.One thing to consider before trying to increase your towing/payload...practically speaking, you could do it. But even after throwing $$ at axles, suspension, brakes, cooling, etc. etc. etc., the sticker on your door jamb doesn't change. So if you get into trouble (accident, cop in a bad mood, etc.), you are hooped.
I still say put it out of your head and enjoy your Jeep! If you find it lacking in towing/payload down the road, trade it in then. If the JT follows the depreciation curve of the Wrangler, you will still get decent $$ for it in a few years.
I like having a LOT of gap between what I am doing and what it COULD do.
Will I ever tow over 6,000 pounds? Very unlikely.
But I'd like the vehicle to have that stability and strength.
Will I haul more than 1000 pounds in the bed?
Not likely - I'd likely use a trailer for that, but I'd want it to be ABLE to, if I do put 1,000 pounds on/in it (including myself, of course) I prefer knowing that I'm not even close to capacity. (even if still legal according to the sticker)
If 3 nails will hold it, I use 6. If a few brads will hold it, I use brads and water-proof glue.
No, not looking to build a "max tow" and be able to haul 1600 pounds - but I'd like a vehicle that COULD do that. Heavier, more meat, better springs. These springs are soft on these.......... my wife "gets it" - more truck, not that I'll blow past the tow capacity of this - no use pushing it to the edge. Rough roads mean a payload suddenly acts like more than a thousand pound load, too.
So no, I'm not looking to tow 7,000 pounds, just want the truck to be tough enough to do so and be that much over my REAL trailer weight as far as capacity. Not looking to haul over 1,100 pounds, just want it tough enough to do so. Not push it so hard.
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