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Carlos C · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:15 pm

Hi,

I just bought a brand new KJ, and this is my first 4X4 truck, that means am new in these topics about off-roading. In this sense , I would like to know if it's possible to tow a small trailer in 4 Hi or 4Lo mode.

This question is because I used to own a turbo charged car, and towing is a "must not do" of these kind of cars.

Thank you for your comments.

Bye

Calvin56 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:59 am **Posts:** 345

Like this??

Or are you talking about just towing accross the highway? Liberties come with a decent towing capacity- around 5,000 lbs. Not sure if the transfer case you have will make any difference, but several people around here should know!

Carlos C · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:01 pm

Hi Calvin,

Thanks, that is what I was looking for, to tow off-road. Surveying through the Internet I found information that in fact there is no problem towing in 4hi or 4Low mode. Unfortunately in such information didn't mention KJs.

Can anyone confirm this info for KJs?

Thanks

Cheers

dirtykj · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:08 pm

Carlos C wrote:

Hi Calvin,

Thanks, that is what I was looking for, to tow off-road. Surveying through the Internet I found information that in fact there is no problem towing in 4hi or 4Low mode. Unfortunately in such information didn't mention KJs.

Can anyone confirm this info for KJs?

Thanks

Cheers

Dude, it's a KJ. It's tough. You didn't buy a pimply-faced import. There are some members in LOST KJ West clubs that have the adventure trailers. If you have a question and need official statement, e-mail DC.

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:16 pm

Carlos, your KJ can tow up to its load limit (and more) in any mode. There are guys in this group that have towed a 5000 lbs trailer across rough terrain in 4hi and 4lo. It doesn't matter. You just have to be smart about what you are doing (ie: don't try to tow 5000lbs up a 4' ledge with the brakes locked). I hope this helps to answer your questions. Feel free to ask more if you have any.

Carlos C · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:16 pm

Thanks for the info.

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:17 pm

If you plan to tow offroad I'd highly suggest a trailer with electric brakes, as you don't want the trailer pushing or pulling you.

Wasatch15 · **Joined:** Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:52 am **Posts:** 242

The Liberty is rated to 5000# with an automatic transmission and 3500# with the manual.
If using 4wd, just make sure the surface you are driving on is not dry pavement, be kind to your differentials

PitViper · **Posted:** Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:08 pm

Wasatch15 wrote:

The Liberty is rated to 5000# with an automatic transmission and 3500# with the manual.
If using 4wd, just make sure the surface you are driving on is not dry pavement, be kind to your differentials

Note that the 5000lb tow rating is with the towing package only. Also if you read the owners manual it also tells you some other things you may need when towing.

Oh I forgot it also comes with the off road package, it's the same thing, less the hitch.

hoss75 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:19 pm

PitViper wrote:

Wasatch15 wrote:

The Liberty is rated to 5000# with an automatic transmission and 3500# with the manual.
If using 4wd, just make sure the surface you are driving on is not dry pavement, be kind to your differentials

Note that the 5000lb tow rating is with the towing package only. Also if you read the owners manual it also tells you some other things you may need when towing.

Hmm. mine says 5,000lb capacity and I don't have the towing package.

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:24 pm

FreedomKJ wrote:

If you plan to tow offroad I'd highly suggest a trailer with electric brakes, as you don't want the trailer pushing or pulling you.

Man that takes all the fun out of it. :wink:

PitViper · **Posted:** Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:54 pm

hoss75 wrote:

PitViper wrote:

Wasatch15 wrote:

The Liberty is rated to 5000# with an automatic transmission and 3500# with the manual.
If using 4wd, just make sure the surface you are driving on is not dry pavement, be kind to your differentials

Note that the 5000lb tow rating is with the towing package only. Also if you read the owners manual it also tells you some other things you may need when towing.

Hmm. mine says 5,000lb capacity and I don't have the towing package.

Oh I forgot HD cooling also comes with the off road package, it's the same thing, less the hitch.

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