Need towing package clarification

[JeepDan22]

Bought 2022 Gladiator Sport S used that was a rental prior with 15k miles and need helping knowing if it is standard or has max tow package? Didn’t have owners manual with it when I bought it, but got the attached factory window sticker emailed to me from dealer.

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[thejeepster]

Max Tow would say 'Max Tow' and show Dana 44 Wide axles, etc- you can check out a window sticker of a '22 glad with max tow advertised at a jeep dealer online if you want a comparison..

 

[Weldit]

Yours has Tow package but not Max tow. Mine is same but trailer tow came with the Texas Trail edition. Mine has an electric trailer brake contoller, but no clue if it came with it or was added by previous owner. Does yours have the brake contoller?

 

[thejeepster]

there's more details on max tow package (yes/no) here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-used-gladiator-has-the-max-tow-option.54410/

 

[TestMule]

Go here to get your actual build sheet:

Equipment Listing

 

[Casique]

No "max Tow"!

 

[JeepDan22]

Yours has Tow package but not Max tow. Mine is same but trailer tow came with the Texas Trail edition. Mine has an electric trailer brake contoller, but no clue if it came with it or was added by previous owner. Does yours have the brake contoller?

Mine has no brake controller

 

[DylanM]

You have the regular factory tow package. The window sticker for a vehicle with max tow will quite literally list "Max Tow Package" under the optional equipment.

 

[thejeepster]

...and when you test drove it-- did you have hot chicks suddenly appearing in vehicles next to you- slowing down and asking you to roll down your window-- asking you-- 'that's max tow, isn't it?' or 'i love your axles!'

That's when you know you bought a max tow...

 

[JeepDan22]

...and when you test drove it-- did you have hot chicks suddenly appearing in vehicles next to you- slowing down and asking you to roll down your window-- asking you-- 'that's max tow, isn't it?' or 'i love your axles!'

That's when you know you bought a max tow...

No hot chicks, but the toothless crackhead women at the gas station next to dealers lot did come up and ask to bum a cigarette and light. That must have been a dead give away as she knew I didn’t get max tow.

 

[Mr.Wilson]

Max tow package comes with Dana 44’s and 4.10 gears.

 

[bluemoon110]

Max Tow fenders have this lip extension.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Max tow package comes with Dana 44’s and 4.10 gears.

They all come with Dana 44 HD axles.
It's the width that's different - where it says "wide".

Even my Overland has HD Dana 44 axles.

Mine has no brake controller

That's not standard equipment or even automatically included with a tow package

 

[TheRealStreetcommander]

MaxTow on the Gladiator is not a serious option. It’s a poser pose.

“Oh, my axles are 0.5” wider than you regular losers”. And, “I have a big electric fan”. “My fenders have a plastic lip …suckers.”

No one here can actually show you, in a photo, where that extra 0.5 in comes from on the actual differential. It’s all bullshat.

None of that matters anyway. It tows much better than a Rav4 and much worse than every 1/2 ton truck… except a ToyotaTacoma and Tundra; which it tows much better than, because they are not serious pickups.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

MaxTow on the Gladiator is not a serious option. It’s a poser pose.

“Oh, my axles are 0.5” wider than you regular losers”. And, “I have a big electric fan”. “My fenders have a plastic lip …suckers.”

No one here can actually show you, in a photo, where that extra 0.5 in comes from on the actual differential. It’s all bullshat.

None of that matters anyway. It tows much better than a Rav4 and much worse than every 1/2 ton truck… except a ToyotaTacoma and Tundra; which it tows much better than, because they are not serious pickups.

Have to laugh at that. .75" per side or 1.5" total.
Tire size helps gain towing capacity - that coupled with the 4.10 ratio and it hits a sweet spot for heat rejection. It's a lot more than the sum of a few different parts.
Low stance, wider stance, smaller tires, less weight and more.
The width matters on stability when towing. That's a given - even performance vehicles tout width.
Keep it low and wide and it's less prone to maneuvering issues or even sway problems.

There is truly science behind it and if I was serious about towing something more than what I do - I'd jump on a well-equipped max tow JT.

No one here can actually show you, in a photo, where that extra 0.5 in comes from on the actual differential. It’s all bullshat.

Seriously? You need a picture of the longer axle tube and axle?
it's 3/4, not half inch. 1.5" total wheelbase difference.

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