Tow Ratings.... clear as mud

[Ohio JKU]

Ive read a lot about the tow ratings, max tow, standard, etc.
There are some questions i cant seem to find and what i do find seems odd.

What im trying to figure out:
transmission “automatic 850re”
Trim=willys 3.73 gear ratio
*But not the wide axles*
engine = 3.6 gas

seems like some trims, like the overland get rated at 6,000 lbs in this configuration
Others like the sport are rated at 4,500 lbs in the same configuration.
Then there is zero info on the willys. So it be 6,000 or 4,500?
It seems like the rubicon (7,000) lbs with the wide axles and 4.10 gearing must be docked for the softer suspension???

ive been on the jeep web site all over google... why isnt this easier to find (or did i miss it). I think a chart on the jeep.com websitewould be fantastic!!! Ordoes anyone with a willys , auto, 3.6l& 3.73 know what their tow rating is?

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[OMTBiker]

The Willys package is considered a Sport, the difference is if you have the optional tow package. If the vehicle has the tow package: (2" receiver), cooling, etc. it should have the 6000lb rating.

 

[MrKnowitall]

Then there is zero info on the willys. So it be 6,000 or 4,500?
It seems like the rubicon (7,000) lbs with the wide axles and 4.10 gearing must be docked for the softer suspension???

The most useful info is in the PDF brochure. The reduced tow capacity of the Rubicon vs the Max Tow is higher curb weight. The GCWR is the same. If the truck you're looking at has the factory trailer hitch (and 8spd Auto) it's rated for 6000lbs.

 

[JRobes]

The most useful info is in the PDF brochure. The reduced tow capacity of the Rubicon vs the Max Tow is higher curb weight. The GCWR is the same. If the truck you're looking at has the factory trailer hitch (and 8spd Auto) it's rated for 6000lbs.

It's not just the curb weight of the rubicon that reduces capacity from the Max Tow, it's also the softer suspension and meatier rubicon tires that reduce payload/towing capacity.

 

[IrishRob]

And when you get a chance to rifle through all the papers in the glove box, this is in there:

 

[Ohio JKU]

Thanks for the replies, good info!

 

[BEERviper]

I got this from my salesperson when I placed my order a couple weeks ago... includes [reduced] tow ratings for the ecoDiesel

 

[MrKnowitall]

It's not just the curb weight of the rubicon that reduces capacity from the Max Tow, it's also the softer suspension and meatier rubicon tires that reduce payload/towing capacity.

I got this from my salesperson when I placed my order a couple weeks ago... includes [reduced] tow ratings for the ecoDiesel

the real killer there is that 40sqft frontal area. Technically rules out all campers bigger than a pop-up.

 

[IrishRob]

I got this from my salesperson when I placed my order a couple weeks ago... includes [reduced] tow ratings for the ecoDiesel

The yellow sheets posted above supersede the owners manual

 

[kcchiefs]

Ive read a lot about the tow ratings, max tow, standard, etc.
There are some questions i cant seem to find and what i do find seems odd.

What im trying to figure out:
transmission “automatic 850re”
Trim=willys 3.73 gear ratio
*But not the wide axles*
engine = 3.6 gas

seems like some trims, like the overland get rated at 6,000 lbs in this configuration
Others like the sport are rated at 4,500 lbs in the same configuration.
Then there is zero info on the willys. So it be 6,000 or 4,500?
It seems like the rubicon (7,000) lbs with the wide axles and 4.10 gearing must be docked for the softer suspension???

ive been on the jeep web site all over google... why isnt this easier to find (or did i miss it). I think a chart on the jeep.com websitewould be fantastic!!! Ordoes anyone with a willys , auto, 3.6l& 3.73 know what their tow rating is?

Better cooling, radiator and fan. Mojave have it so does the Max tow. Mojave for desert running, not towing.

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