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98 Grand Cherokee Tow Capacity?

Discussion in 'Grand Cherokee' started by ddrdan, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. Mar 30, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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    ddrdan

    ddrdan [OP] New Member

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    I've always thought my max capacity was 5000#. I ran the VIN through Jeep and the equipment report has 6500# with Weight Distribution Hitch??

    Can anyone tell me what this means ..... Here's what it had printed:
    vin tow data.jpg
     
  2. Mar 30, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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    aggrex

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    That VIN# information for 3500 lb towing should be accurate for your Jeep based on the build specs for engine, gearing, HD cooling, transmission etc. IMO I’d recommend adding an auxiliary ATF cooler, severe OCI, and stick close to the recommended towing limits since you don’t have the bigger motor or gears for max tow
     
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