Confirming Max tow on a 2012

ssgp2

Member

• Jul 3, 2014

• #1

I'm considering a JKU Rubicon 2012 and it has a hitch but not sure if it's a max tow.
What do I have to look for?

Thanks

 

MTG

Caught the Bug

• Jul 3, 2014

• #2

Max gross trailer weight = 3,500 lbs which is 1587 kg in the great white north. :yup:

 

ssgp2

Member

• Jul 3, 2014

• #3

This info will be on the hitch?

 

C

CerOf

Member

• Jul 3, 2014

• #4

No, in your user manual.


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ssgp2

Member

• Jul 3, 2014

• #5

Thanks guys!

But what if all I have is the Jeep to inspect, how do I know if it is a max tow vs some after market hitch?

 

pvanweelden

New member

• Jul 3, 2014

• #6

Everything i can find on the "Max Tow" package is geared at Sahara's or Sports- the package gives you 3.73 gears instead of 3.21. There apparently was some talk of better cooling for the transmission, but that seems to be false.
Since that is a Rubicon- and a 2012, it already has 4.10 gears.
Your max towing is as MTG pointed out ^ 3500 pounds.
Not sure that there is any difference in whether it is a Mopar hitch or aftermarket hitch- both would be 3500 pounds.

 

ssgp2

Member

• Jul 4, 2014

• #7

OK!

I was under the impression that the "max tow" was something special installed at the factory.

Thank!

 

pvanweelden

New member

• Jul 4, 2014

• #8

It is a factory option, but not on the jeep you mentioned- only on jeeps that normally came with 3.21 gears.

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MTG

Caught the Bug

• Jul 4, 2014

• #9

I don't think that is exactly right. 4.10 was not standard on the Rubicon in 2012. However it came with the max tow package. At least that's how I ordered mine.

 

HighwayTrout

Hooked

• Jul 4, 2014

• #10

MTG said:

I don't think that is exactly right. 4.10 was not standard on the Rubicon in 2012. However it came with the max tow package. At least that's how I ordered mine.

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This.

It's how I ordered mine as well.

 

pvanweelden

New member

• Jul 4, 2014

• #11

Sorry, I thought the 2012 rubi's still had 4.10, but the 13 and 14 came 3.73 without the max tow.
Op- there should be a ID tag on the differential that will show what gearing is in your axles.

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MTG

Caught the Bug

• Jul 4, 2014

• #12

^this. OP if you have the VIN you could call jeep customer service and request a build sheet. Probably could do it online too. Good luck.

 

ssgp2

Member

• Jul 5, 2014

• #13

Thanks guys!

I dropped the 2012 and went with a '13.
No hitch for now.
When I do, should I go with the dealer or choose another shop for the install?

 

cmireles

Member

• Jul 5, 2014

• #14

ssgp2 said:

Thanks guys!

I dropped the 2012 and went with a '13.
No hitch for now.
When I do, should I go with the dealer or choose another shop for the install?

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A hitch is easy as hell to install, it's like a total of 4 bolts. Just order one and do it yourself. The wiring is also easy, mine was a direct plug in.

 

ssgp2

Member

• Jul 5, 2014

• #15

Great!

Thanks

 

J

Jiblet

New member

• Jul 5, 2014

• #16

MTG said:

I don't think that is exactly right. 4.10 was not standard on the Rubicon in 2012. However it came with the max tow package. At least that's how I ordered mine.

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Really? A rubicon without standard 4.10? Yikes.

 

HighwayTrout

Hooked

• Jul 5, 2014

• #17

Jiblet said:

Really? A rubicon without standard 4.10? Yikes.

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Yup and '13 plus years is a pay for option. Not standard. I think it was like a 50 dollar option.

 

JayKay

Caught the Bug

• Jul 6, 2014

• #18

Max tow also includes trailer sway dampening, which uses the ABS system to dampen the sway when towing a trailer.