rhodesian

I got the tow package and have a beautiful Receiver. I do not have a hitch and ball though, is this normal?

Also for a stick it says towing capacity is 3,500 lbs but this looks like a class III receiver to me which can tow much more than 3,500lbs.

Any thoughts????

1BADJK

You never get the slip and ball.. Always a seperate puchase.. As for towing capacity 3500# is calculated based on power, wheelbase, and weight of vehicle.. It may be a Class III hitch.. meaning the hitch its self can handle the weight but the Jeep cannot.. I personally tow approx. 5000# with no problems..

nmjk

Yes, it is normal to not get anything but the receiver in a towing package. Most packages include different gearing, trailer light connections and better cooling. I would have to look at a window sticker or the website to see what jeep includes.

A class III hitch is rated for 3500 without a weight distributing hitch. I would not recommend towing past what the owners manual states. Towing capacity has much more to do with braking and hurting driveline parts than staying attached.

Be careful towing things that are anywhere near that with a light (relatively) vehicle like the JK. Trailer brakes are also probably required depending on local laws.

Have fun.

rhodesian

Thanks for the info.

britjk

I have the towing pkg with auto and 4:10 gears (18'' wheels OEM) - do you know if the radiator is different than a stock JK?

1BADJK

All radiators are the same...

britjk

So the towing pkg is no more than the hitch and automatic w/ 4:10's?

1BADJK

The towing package will add 4.10's and a D44 in the rear if it doesn't already have it.. Well worth it.. I believe Jeep has dropped all D35's on future vehicles.. So basically your getting 4.10's..

Tedlick

I was wondering about that-- my JK came with the tow package for free (when it was found via inventory search the tow package wasn't listed, so I didn't pay for it), and it appears there's a transmission cooler along with the radiator.

However, the sticker doesn't list a transmission cooler as part of the tow package. So it must be part of all JKs, with or without the tow package.

britjk

I do have the Dana 44 in the rear - with 4:10's - can i get the OEM locking rear axle after the fact? And how about the sway bar disconnects?