Towing a boat with a 2-door JK
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Towing a boat with a 2-door JK
I have a 17-foot G3 boat with a 50hp Yamaha.... It's a pretty light package, but from what I gather the 2-door is only rated to tow 1000 pounds. I went to a dealer the other day and they are putting a class 4 hitch on all of there JK's 2 and 4-door. The salesman at the dealer stated the towing capacity is 3000/3500 2/4-door. Does anyone here have experience towing a boat with a 2-door JK? Does it handle the load?
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Max towing load for a 2-door JK is 2000 pounds. I believe that requires at least a 3.73 axle ratio, plus the factory tow package.
Max for a 4-door is 3500 pounds.
See it here for the 2-door: http://www.jeep.com/en/2010/wrangler/capability/towing/
Here for the 4-door: http://www.jeep.com/en/2010/wrangler...bility/towing/
The main reason that the 2-door has only a 2000 pound load limit is because of the short wheelbase. On a short wheelbase vehicle, the trailer can "wag the dog" so to speak, and you can loose vehicle control easily with an over 2000 pound trailer.
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Max for a 4-door is 3500 pounds.
See it here for the 2-door: http://www.jeep.com/en/2010/wrangler/capability/towing/
Here for the 4-door: http://www.jeep.com/en/2010/wrangler...bility/towing/
The main reason that the 2-door has only a 2000 pound load limit is because of the short wheelbase. On a short wheelbase vehicle, the trailer can "wag the dog" so to speak, and you can loose vehicle control easily with an over 2000 pound trailer.
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I have a 17-foot G3 boat with a 50hp Yamaha.... It's a pretty light package, but from what I gather the 2-door is only rated to tow 1000 pounds. I went to a dealer the other day and they are putting a class 4 hitch on all of there JK's 2 and 4-door. The salesman at the dealer stated the towing capacity is 3000/3500 2/4-door. Does anyone here have experience towing a boat with a 2-door JK? Does it handle the load?
There is more to it than just 2dr/4dr.
3.21 gears limits both to 1,000 pounds.
3.73 yields 2,000 2dr/3,500 4dr.
4.10 is the same as 3.73.
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I have pulled a 14ft utility trailer well over the rated 2000 pounds. I have the stock 3.73's and no tow package. I was incredibly please with how well it pulled the trailer. You shouldn't have a problem. If your springs sag too much for your liking just look in the For Sale/Freebie section and pick up a set of springs for a Jeep with a tow package. I just got me a set for $40.....
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Possible to upgrade 2DR?
I understand that the stock 2Dr JK can only pull 2000lbs, however, is this stated because the stock hitch is a Class 1 - which can only hold 2000lbs? I see on multiple sites that they offer class 2 and class 3 hitches to upgrade- but what is the point of doing that if it can only handle 2000lbs?
Is it safe to throw a Class 2 or 3 on a 2Dr? Or is it pointless if the jeep can only handle 2000lbs?
Is it safe to throw a Class 2 or 3 on a 2Dr? Or is it pointless if the jeep can only handle 2000lbs?
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I understand that the stock 2Dr JK can only pull 2000lbs, however, is this stated because the stock hitch is a Class 1 - which can only hold 2000lbs? I see on multiple sites that they offer class 2 and class 3 hitches to upgrade- but what is the point of doing that if it can only handle 2000lbs?
Is it safe to throw a Class 2 or 3 on a 2Dr? Or is it pointless if the jeep can only handle 2000lbs?
Is it safe to throw a Class 2 or 3 on a 2Dr? Or is it pointless if the jeep can only handle 2000lbs?
If the JK has 3.21 gears, the rating is lowered to 1,000 lbs. (That includes the 4dr, too.)
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To the OP, you have a very light rig. I pull my 19' whaler which has an internal 62 gallon tank and 150hp outboard with zero difficulty. I do have a RUBI ,so it has 4.10 gears to help with engine lugging on the interstate and a factory tow package. I imagine you will be fine pulling your rig at normal speeds for short to moderate distances and should be able to come to a stop (which is just as important) with no dangerous issues.
My 2 dr is very stabile pulling my little 19 even in very heavy winds and wet conditions on the interstate. Then again, I don't try and set land speed records when pulling a trailer.
My 2 dr is very stabile pulling my little 19 even in very heavy winds and wet conditions on the interstate. Then again, I don't try and set land speed records when pulling a trailer.