towed for the first time with the Hemi yesterday

2k2wranglerX · 11-02-2009, 11:07 AM

I was pleasantly surprised. I thought it would be a lot rougher than it was.

pulled ~7,000 lbs trailer/load (my 1 ton TJ, spare iroks, extra wheels, extra engine, extra parts,etc on an 18' trailer).

got 11 mpg on a hilly 50 mph road for 35 miles. I was impressed. handled the steep hills really well. It almost seemed to get BETTER as i drove. Either i was figuring out the shift points or it was learning.

either way, i'm really satisfied with this as a tow pig

vidbuster · 11-02-2009, 03:03 PM

I towed about 4,000 lbs + 3 people packed with gear on a 5 hour drive from sea level to 6300' The Hemi did a very nice job... although if you push it too much and your engine temp reaches red, you may lose your power steering.

2k2wranglerX · 11-02-2009, 03:46 PM

ya if i would defenitely be pulling over before i peg out the engine temp to let it cool!!!!

AcidCold · 11-02-2009, 09:14 PM

Who needs stinking power steering!! lol it's a Jeep after all.

Justa4banger · 11-02-2009, 11:10 PM

REALLY?? i pushing the hemi causs it to overheat?

thats nuts..

I towed with my GC a 6000lbs load doing 75-80 mph and had no overheating issues..
I know my diesel is different, but the cooling systems in both trucks (hemi/diesel) is the same....

You do know the hemi uses the power steering pump and fluid to run the fan.. i bet you were low on fluid or have a leak.. that would explain the overheating and the loss of powwr steering.

Only the 4.7 and 3.7 have electric fans...

2k2wranglerX · 11-03-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justa4banger

REALLY?? i pushing the hemi causs it to overheat?

thats nuts..

I towed with my GC a 6000lbs load doing 75-80 mph and had no overheating issues..
I know my diesel is different, but the cooling systems in both trucks (hemi/diesel) is the same....

You do know the hemi uses the power steering pump and fluid to run the fan.. i bet you were low on fluid or have a leak.. that would explain the overheating and the loss of powwr steering.

Only the 4.7 and 3.7 have electric fans...

ya my guess is he had a problem with the power steering and that lead to the fan not spinning and it overheating.

i'd be pulling over if my rig got ANYWHERE near hot.

5.7UNlimited · 11-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Thats awesome! the HEMI does get heat soaked pretty bad especially in the summer. I'm pretty sure mine is heat soaked right now and it hasn't been running for the past 7 hours.

/sarcasm

Furrh · 11-03-2009, 10:18 PM

Did the rear sag much pulling that much weight. Did you have to use a load equalizing hitch?

2k2wranglerX · 11-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furrh

Did the rear sag much pulling that much weight. Did you have to use a load equalizing hitch?

We were hauling with my buddy's aluminum car hauler. we evened it out as best we could by moving the load on the trailer. It wasn't super squatted but it could defenitely use a load equalizing hitch. I'm looking for a trailer right now. The issue i'm having is i'm 86" up front and need to custom build fenders/deck etc. Once i get my own i'll use a weight distributing hitch for sure.

jeep also has E rated yoki's on it too

Justa4banger · 11-04-2009, 03:38 PM

Mine sagged enough that i used my foglights as opposed to my normal headlights to keep from blinding oncoming drivers..

But there have been a few that installed those airlift spring helpers (air bags) and they seem to work pretty good.

Furrh · 11-07-2009, 01:59 PM

I am thinking about towing my 68 charger at times to car shows. It weights about 3800 pounds plus the weight of the actual trailer.

NHWK05 · 11-08-2009, 03:37 PM

thats awesome to hear. Try these for the load.

http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.html

http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2966A0A0.aspx

exv129 · Yesterday, 07:19 PM

Pictures ? im towing my quads this weekend. single axle, weighs about 1200 pounds, 2 king quads 700 lbs each i beleive, about 200 pounds of gear (tools and such). I assume its going to tow just fine. I use to tow it with a 4.3 blazer

so hopefully this goes better for me. 06 hemi wk

2k2wranglerX · Today, 01:10 AM

lol, i'll get pics tomorrow. i actually found a good spot for it on the trailer and it doesn't squat bad at all.

the trailer empty is 2,000 lbs. you'll be good man

Fiveofun · Today, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exv129

Pictures ? im towing my quads this weekend. single axle, weighs about 1200 pounds, 2 king quads 700 lbs each i beleive, about 200 pounds of gear (tools and such). I assume its going to tow just fine. I use to tow it with a 4.3 blazer

so hopefully this goes better for me. 06 hemi wk

You'll be completely fine, thats not even 3000 lbs. I wouldnt go too much over 7000 lbs with the Hemi. I reguarly tow a 5000 lb 21' boat, no problems.

11-02-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
2k2wranglerX back from the land of JK Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,383 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	towed for the first time with the Hemi yesterday I was pleasantly surprised. I thought it would be a lot rougher than it was. pulled ~7,000 lbs trailer/load (my 1 ton TJ, spare iroks, extra wheels, extra engine, extra parts,etc on an 18' trailer). got 11 mpg on a hilly 50 mph road for 35 miles. I was impressed. handled the steep hills really well. It almost seemed to get BETTER as i drove. Either i was figuring out the shift points or it was learning. either way, i'm really satisfied with this as a tow pig __________________ 97 Sport HP60/14 bolt Detroits stretched, 4 link rear, leafs front full cage 42" iroks etc etc etc. 97 SE daily driver 2" skyjacker 32x11.50x15 bfg AT's (bleh) etc. 06 Hemi WK (tow pig) nav E rated yoki's all the buttons

11-02-2009, 03:46 PM	#3
2k2wranglerX back from the land of JK Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,383 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ya if i would defenitely be pulling over before i peg out the engine temp to let it cool!!!! __________________ 97 Sport HP60/14 bolt Detroits stretched, 4 link rear, leafs front full cage 42" iroks etc etc etc. 97 SE daily driver 2" skyjacker 32x11.50x15 bfg AT's (bleh) etc. 06 Hemi WK (tow pig) nav E rated yoki's all the buttons

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11-02-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
Justa4banger Registered Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	REALLY?? i pushing the hemi causs it to overheat? thats nuts.. I towed with my GC a 6000lbs load doing 75-80 mph and had no overheating issues.. I know my diesel is different, but the cooling systems in both trucks (hemi/diesel) is the same.... You do know the hemi uses the power steering pump and fluid to run the fan.. i bet you were low on fluid or have a leak.. that would explain the overheating and the loss of powwr steering. Only the 4.7 and 3.7 have electric fans... __________________ 2007 WK GC CRD 211whp/353wtrq Basically stock 267whp/425wtrq Inmotion tuned

11-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
5.7UNlimited Registered Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Mcmurray, Canada Posts: 208 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thats awesome! the HEMI does get heat soaked pretty bad especially in the summer. I'm pretty sure mine is heat soaked right now and it hasn't been running for the past 7 hours. /sarcasm __________________ 2007 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7/ AIRAID CAI/HIR's

11-02-2009, 03:03 PM	#2
vidbuster Registered Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suburban Wasteland, Bay Area CA Posts: 402 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I towed about 4,000 lbs + 3 people packed with gear on a 5 hour drive from sea level to 6300' The Hemi did a very nice job... although if you push it too much and your engine temp reaches red, you may lose your power steering.

11-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
Furrh Registered Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Did the rear sag much pulling that much weight. Did you have to use a load equalizing hitch? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2005 -Grand Cherokee Limited Hemi 2002 - Chrysler Sebring LXI Convertible 1968 - Dodge Charger - 451 Stroker

11-04-2009, 03:38 PM	#10
Justa4banger Registered Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mine sagged enough that i used my foglights as opposed to my normal headlights to keep from blinding oncoming drivers.. But there have been a few that installed those airlift spring helpers (air bags) and they seem to work pretty good. __________________ 2007 WK GC CRD 211whp/353wtrq Basically stock 267whp/425wtrq Inmotion tuned

11-07-2009, 01:59 PM	#11
Furrh Registered Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am thinking about towing my 68 charger at times to car shows. It weights about 3800 pounds plus the weight of the actual trailer. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2005 -Grand Cherokee Limited Hemi 2002 - Chrysler Sebring LXI Convertible 1968 - Dodge Charger - 451 Stroker

11-08-2009, 03:37 PM	#12
NHWK05 Registered Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	thats awesome to hear. Try these for the load. http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.html http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2966A0A0.aspx __________________ 2005 Wk Limited 4.7 V8, Bwoody CAI soon, Shorty antenna, Custom audio, SRT8 pedals, AEV Pintler wheels on the way. Nito Terra Grappler all terrains stock size. Custom Side exit exhaust. www.jeepgarage.org

Yesterday, 07:19 PM	#13
exv129 Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pictures ? im towing my quads this weekend. single axle, weighs about 1200 pounds, 2 king quads 700 lbs each i beleive, about 200 pounds of gear (tools and such). I assume its going to tow just fine. I use to tow it with a 4.3 blazer so hopefully this goes better for me. 06 hemi wk

Today, 01:10 AM	#14
2k2wranglerX back from the land of JK Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,383 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	lol, i'll get pics tomorrow. i actually found a good spot for it on the trailer and it doesn't squat bad at all. the trailer empty is 2,000 lbs. you'll be good man __________________ 97 Sport HP60/14 bolt Detroits stretched, 4 link rear, leafs front full cage 42" iroks etc etc etc. 97 SE daily driver 2" skyjacker 32x11.50x15 bfg AT's (bleh) etc. 06 Hemi WK (tow pig) nav E rated yoki's all the buttons

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