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Fold-down camping trailer with 3.21 and 35

Old Apr 13, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Default Fold-down camping trailer with 3.21 and 35

I want to know what do you think about towing a fold-down camping trailer of 900 kg with a 2drs jk 3.21 and 35inch tires manual tran.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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I wouldn't do this on a downhill. when my unlimited was stock i towed a 2 place snowmobile trailer on the highway and never left 4th gear. i think it wold be very hard on her, do you at least have a flashpaq or another programmer?
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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No programmer just the AEV procal.
What kind of programmer would do the best job for what I want ?
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JeeK
I want to know what do you think about towing a fold-down camping trailer of 900 kg with a 2drs jk 3.21 and 35inch tires manual tran.
A - the trailer empty is already above your 2000lb tow rating (2dr)
B - 3.21 gears and big tires

Might be possible, but just borderline. You'll never know until you try. Have you already got access to the trailer to try it out?
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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With 3.21 gears, the 2dr JK is rated at 1000 lbs tow capacity. The 35" tires reduce it further.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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The manual helps a tiny bit, but I wouldn't do it.

My 4 door with the 3.21/6 speeed and 265/75/16's is able to tug my popup for short trips without issue as long as I forget 6th gear completely.

My popup is a little lighter (830kg). 35" tires, heavier camper and a shorter wheel base? Lot's of luck.

I plan to re-gear to 4.10 as soon as I am able to find a place to do it within driving distance. Most of the time, my Tahoe serves to pull the popup and the Jk follows.
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