JT towing 6000lbs

[Jtoverlander]

Hey what’s good y’all. I just recently got my used 2019 JT Rubicon and planning to do a lot of overlanding with it. I have a 5000 lbs off road trailer and would tow it most the time (2-3 weekends/ month). The truck currently has a 4.5” lift from EVO and running on 37” BFG. I’m planning on upgrading the axles to both dana 60 or 60 front 80 rear. The engine is stock and no mods. What’s your thoughts on this, would I be comfortable towing or do I need to upgrade something.

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[ShadowsPapa]

That kind of a lift reduces the towing capacity........ as do some of the other mods (tires, for example)
You have added weight to the vehicle, reducing payload, etc. - and changed the height.
So take whatever the door sticker says and know that you can't - or SHOULDN'T, tow as much or load it with as much weight as that sticker says.
"upgrades" reduce towing and payload, not increase them.

 

[danielspivey]

Was there a run of 2019 JT’s? Thought 2020 was the first year.

 

[eaglerugby04]

Hey what’s good y’all. I just recently got my used 2019 JT Rubicon and planning to do a lot of overlanding with it. I have a 5000 lbs off road trailer and would tow it most the time (2-3 weekends/ month). The truck currently has a 4.5” lift from EVO and running on 37” BFG. I’m planning on upgrading the axles to both dana 60 or 60 front 80 rear. The engine is stock and no mods. What’s your thoughts on this, would I be comfortable towing or do I need to upgrade something.

Could you, probably but there are some major concerns here. The tires are pretty big, and I am guessing you are not regeared to account for the size. The added strain they put on the engine could be an issue. Trailer brakes are also going to be critical for you since the stopping power of your jeep is going to be reduced. That lift even is going to change things depending on if it was even built with towing in mind.

 

[Jtoverlander]

Was there a run of 2019 JT’s? Thought 2020 was the first year.

My bad, the first owner bought it in 2019 but yes, the model year is 2020.

 

[Jtoverlander]

Thank you all for helping me, you guys might just saved a life here.

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