School me on how towing capacity is affected by lifting a Jeep?

[Incommando]

Based on my experience towing around 3,600 lb with the same motor, I wouldn't want to try 6,600. Granted, that was with a manual transmission in a 2014 JK. Stability was fine, but my issue was with pulling power, torque. It was okayish, but certainly not great. The auto should be a little more forgiving but in the end it's still the same hp/torque.

Since you've already done it you have an idea of the capabilities. With bigger tires your gearing will be affected. By how much, it's hard to quantify (well actually that can be calculated precisely, but I mean it's hard to predict what it will feel like), but I think you'll be pushing the limits so I would definitely recommend a weight-distributing hitch and a trailer brake controller if you don't have them already.

What was the gear ratio of that JK?

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[wannajeep]

What was the gear ratio of that JK?

The axle gear ratio was 4.10:1 (factory). The transmission gears I can't remember but I think it had the NSG370 transmission; there's a post around here somewhere showing the ratios side by side, JK vs JT.

 

[TennesseePA]

Towing with a 3.6 Is far different than most of us are used to. There is no lug the engine and let torque get us up the hill. You have to let her rev to get the work done. It is just the facts of life in our V-6 world.

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