[hugolp]

BOB - It was probably part of that price-holding amortizing Tom Stallkamp was talking about, Matt, along with sticking with a solid front axle on 4X4 versions as well as on the two-wheel drive model. The interior of the Cherokee is pretty comfortable but a bit cramped for guys as big as your brother Brendan and he'd probably have a tough time getting into the rear seat since the back doors are a little restricted on swing. Your other brother Tom would find the Cherokee towing capacity pretty hefty at 5000 pounds and well capable of pulling his ski boat. The towing kit also includes an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler which should go a long way in increasing the longevity of the automatic gearbox.

[midnightmagic]

MATT - That item alone makes the towing package a worthwhile option since a failed automatic transmission adds up to a big repair bill when a vehicle gets up into the high-mileage range. Did they have automatic transmissions on those Jeeps you drove 45 years ago, Dad?.

[ehaileyyatesn]

MATT - Our Sport version has lots more power too, Dad. It came with the venerable pushrod 4.0 liter straight-six and while it doesn't have the muscle of the V8 that's available in its big brother, the Grand Cherokee, it doesn't do badly with the 190 horses that it has. The 26E option package included a/c, a tilt steering wheel, a roof rack, and powered side mirrors that can be folded flat against the doors if the driver elects to push through the underbrush and doesn't want to tear them off. Jeep has done away with the vent wings that the Cherokee had in the front doors last year and I think that it was a bad move. I liked that feature. You could direct outside air through the interior without having to turn on the inside ventilation system.

[wereHamster]

BOB - The Cherokee Sport four-door that we got wasn't a "stripper" and I'm happy it wasn't. Its Up Country suspension option included a Trac-Loc differential in the rear axle, a couple of skid plates underneath in case the new buyer gets frisky in the rock pile, heavier duty shock absorbers, a bigger radiator and taller springs that give it a little more ground clearance. The ABS that came with it is an option too, as is the four-speed automatic and the full-time four-wheel drive system. You can't buy a stick-shift in the Sport trim unless you go with two-wheel-drive which would make that Cherokee a fancy family station wagon rather than a go-anywhere SUV. But maybe that isn't so bad considering the fact that statistically over 90 percent of the SUVs sold here never see any rougher duty than the pot holes in city streets. [links]

[maddox1085]

MATT - Most of them probably don't care, Dad, and what may impress them lots more is the fact that the price of the base SE model Cherokee two door, two-wheel drive "stripper" is down around $15K. This allows first-time buyers to own a new vehicle relatively inexpensively and still be part of the "with-it" SUV crowd. It would be pretty basic with the little 2.5 liter four-banger engine and a five-speed stick-shift but the other necessary options like sound and a/c would have to be added on. Tom Stallkamp is Chrysler's VP in charge of purchasing and he recently said that by keeping the present design going and trimming extras, the company has amortized a lot of the Cherokee tooling and has been able to hold the price line.

[ritobana]

BOB - Having been an unwilling chauffeur of a '54 M38 Jeep for 11 months, I was interested and amused to see that battle-scared veteran rehabilitated into a quasi-family vehicle 20 years later. Then as now, the Jeep Cherokee couldn't hide its military bearing and I think that is part of its charm. Buyers of the '97 Cherokee are buying a part of American history whether they know it or not. here

[Immanuel]

1997 Jeep Cherokee Classic Great car on and off road. Dents easily and handles a little rough, but is so incredibly reliable. With regular maintenance, this car will never fail to run. The body of the car is very easy to dent but looks great regardless.

[dr4Ke]

Helpful Expert Reply: Your 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4×4 is towable with the Tow Dolly part # RM-2000-1 that you referenced. Jeeps are among the most popular vehicles to flat tow. The 2009 Dodge Nitro can also be flat towed but you will need to use a lube pump in the transmission.

[randomguy7]

A Jeep Grand Cherokee can tow a camper and gear up to 7,200 pounds depending on trim and year. Campers that fit in this tow weight capacity include pop-up campers, hybrid trailers, teardrop trailers, and some traditional travel trailers. here

[bitdragon]

OK.
I'm puzzled. why is the towing capacity on a 98 XJ 2000lbs.
I thought these things used to be rated to pull 5000lbs.
What gives. crappier parts? Thinner metal? Jeep trying to evade paying for repairs if you break it?
OK. Edmunds must be full of

[xterm11]

6500lbs for the grand cherokee w/ the v8
10,000lbs if you use snake oil in the crankcase

[marktaylor142]

Found another site that rates it at 5000lbs as well.
MSN clears it up for me. 200lbs standard towing with 5000lbs max towing here

[nadav001]

Year: Make: Model: Engine: Tow Capacity: 1991: Jeep: Cherokee: 4.0 I-6: 5000 lb: Notes: Note: Trailer brakes required with towed loads in excess of 1000 lbs. Maximum frontal area 64 sq. ft. Maximum trailer length 25 ft. Requires automatic transmission, Trailer Package, heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty battery, power steering, P205 or larger tires, full-size spare, weight-distributing hitch 24 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 6, 2012. Ould anyone have any information on the axle ratio for a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.2Lt engine. I have just about all the stats but those, i think the axle is a dana30? and the rear is a dana44 For the 1987 model year Jeep added the then-new 4.0-liter inline six engine, while the 2.8-liter V-6 was discontinued. The diesel was also discontinued in 1987, while the remaining inline-four and. The base towing capacity of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler is 2,000 pounds. However, you can increase the towing capacity up to 3,500 pounds by choosing an unlimited model. For instance, the 2-door Wrangler has the max towing capacity capped at 2,000 pounds, while the 4-door Wrangler Unlimited offers a generous towing capacity of 3,500 pounds more

[adhocimperium]

This is the Highly Detailed factory service repair manual for the1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, this Service Manual has detailed illustrations as well as step by step instructions,It is 100 percents complete and intact. they are specifically written for the do-it-yourself-er as well as the experienced mechanic.1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Service Repair Workshop Manual provides step-by-step. Towing Capacity of Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with the 5.7L V8 engine. The Grand Cherokee has the optional 5.7L V8 engine available in the following trim levels: Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, and Summit.. When these models are built with the 5.7L engine and the proper towing package, they have a towing capacity of 6,800 pounds here

[genjix]

No problem - our comprehensive Jeep WJ guide covers everything that current and prospective owners need to know about the second-generation Grand Cherokee. A brief guide to the new Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee. Curated guides for 1999-2004 WJ's. Guides to the 5 available engines. Prepare to geek out 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 Litre from UK and Ireland. Summary: This is an excellent vehicle. Faults: Radiator leaking 95000 miles. Exhaust manifold 2 cracks 90000 miles. General Comments: This is a super vehicle with lots of power. The towing capacity is great. The comfort level is very high. It does everything you could ask of a 4+4. Get detailed information on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more [links]

[RichardG]

1999 Cherokee Sport 4dr 4x4 specs (horsepower, torque, engine size, wheelbase), MPG and pricing Lubricant Capacity: 2.5 pints (1.18 liters) Turning Angle: 32 degrees Dana 35 [] Dana 35 Rear Axle was used by Jeep for the XJ Cherokee 1984-97, MJ Comanche 1986-92, YJ Wrangler 1987-95, TJ Wrangler 1997-98, and Wagoneer 1984-97. Limited use on 2007 Wranglers The Dana 35 is infamously known as a weak axle when larger tires are put on a jeep