2024+ Towing Capacity Question

[Knightfall]

How do you exactly have to configure the 2024 Wrangler to tow 5,000 lbs? I know the Rubicon trim is required, but is there a specific engine or other option requirement?

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[dstevens]

There is this information from the 2024 Wrangler specifications which showed 5000 lbs for the 4 door auto Rubicons.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...w-capacity-5000lbs.117673/page-2#post-2454246

But now the owners manual says 3500 lbs.

 

[Reinen]

It's likely confusion between US and European towing weight. They're different because towing is approached differently on each continent.

The US has a lower Max GTW but allows you to travel the roadway speed limit.
Europe has a higher Max GTW but all vehicles with trailers are restricted to speeds much slower than other vehicles.

So unfortunately, in the US the answer to your question would be "illegally". In Europe the answer to your question would be "slowly".

 

[Ratbert]

It's likely confusion between US and European towing weight. They're different because towing is approached differently on each continent.

The US has a lower Max GTW but allows you to travel the roadway speed limit.
Europe has a higher Max GTW but all vehicles with trailers are restricted to speeds much slower than other vehicles.

So unfortunately, in the US the answer to your question would be "illegally". In Europe the answer to your question would be "slowly".

I'm not sure what combos are required (my build sheet extractor isn't working ATM), but Jeep clearly specifies that a 5,000 pound towing capacity is available: https://www.jeep.com/wrangler.html

 

[Reinen]

I'm not sure what combos are required (my build sheet extractor isn't working ATM), but Jeep clearly specifies that a 5,000 pound towing capacity is available: https://www.jeep.com/wrangler.html

I dunno if they managed to pull anything off in 2024 or what, but that link is marketing material not a spec sheet. I would not be shocked if "Select Models" = European models. Marketers pull that sort of shenanigans sometimes.

 

[Tncdrew]

How do you configure a Wrangler to tow 5000lbs?
Buy a truck!
"Right tool for the job" ?

 

[jmann2380]

Well they better figure it out as I ordered a manual Rubicon X specifically for the 5k towing capacity.

 

[Chris D]

Well they better figure it out as I ordered a manual Rubicon X specifically for the 5k towing capacity.

Looking to order one of these myself in the spring. Not for the towing, for the capability and creature comforts.

 

[Prozac]

You have to have the new for 24' full float dana 44 rear axel.
What's a Full-Float Rear Axle? And Why Does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Need One? (motortrend.com)
doesn't have anything to do with engine choice.

 

[azjl#3]

How do you configure a Wrangler to tow 5000lbs?
Buy a truck!
"Right tool for the job" ?

This^^^

 

[JourneyGirl]

You have to have the new for 24' full float dana 44 rear axel.
What's a Full-Float Rear Axle? And Why Does the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Need One? (motortrend.com)
doesn't have anything to do with engine choice.

so this is what I thought as well.... and my 4xe rubi x that is currently on order DOES come with the full float dana 44 rear axle.... but all of the literature and jeep company interviews etc say that the 4xe does not qualify to tow the 5000..... Someone rumored that it was because they didn't want to have to publicize how crappy the electric only range would be if you were actually towing anything at all, let alone 5k lbs.

 

[KCSgtMaj]

My 2024 Rubicon 3.6 L Auto on the build sheet was fitted with a class II 2” receiver hitch. That hitch is not rated for 5K lbs. So the new Wrangler appropriately fitted probably could tow 5K lbs but realistically you would only want to tow 80% of your max, so 4K lbs. But there’s the problem with the class 2 hitch rated at 3500lbs.

 

[Laura]

Well they better figure it out as I ordered a manual Rubicon X specifically for the 5k towing capacity.

It's looking more and more like you too will be SOL if you complete that purchase. After the Easter Jeep Safari it was touted all over the place about this new towing capacity of the Unlimited Wranglers. Jeep didn't updat their website to allow buyers to build their 2024, but started taking orders. It was touted that the Rubicon X was over and above the Rubicon - more goodies come standard at a better price than buying them separately i.e.: the X is the same as the Rubicon just more upgrades. Everything I could find/watch agreed with this. The dealer confirmed this when we built my order. Fast forward and now you can see on Jeep's website they refer to it as a completely different model from the Wrangler Rubicon. Hence, Rubicon models can obtain that 5000 # capacity, not Rubicon X. I am still trying to figure exactly what is so significantly different between them that one could have 1500 lbs more towing capacity than the other. Jeep's website's wonderful inventory search feature actually has a towing capacity filter - it only goes up to 3500 lbs. ??? Further, I've checked the hitch receiver on my vehicle equipment list against two different Rubicon models (same engine/trans - 2.0L w/ Auto 850RE) and ALL THREE say "Class II Receiver Hitch." (Class II is up to 3500 lbs.) Mmmmm. Jeep's build feature on the website says to see the dealer for what makes the 5000 lb winning combination.....???? My dealer said it's good - correct engine, trans, full float axle, gear ratio 4.56 on the X is better for towing than 4.10 on the non-X Rubicon... But wait, the owner's manual says something different??? Jeep now says only without 35" tires. It really shouldn't be this hard to get factual information. Something is off.

 

[h3lluvahippo]

For the benefit of others performing the same search -

TLDR - I've found no evidence of the 2024 JLUR actually supporting a 5000lb towing capacity. Read on for information I've collected regarding the support and rejection of towing capacity claims.
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I ordered a 2024 JLUR in August of 2023, accepting the "5000lb towing capacity" at face value from the marketing released last year. I accepted delivery February 6, 2024 and immediately started shopping pop up tent trailers for my family, still under the assumption that my Jeep was rated to tow 5000lbs. Thankfully I haven't made a purchase on a trailer, as come to find out my Jeep is rated at 3500lbs according to the information printed on the B pillar inside the door sill.

I started doing some key word searches on phrases like "what happened to jeep's 5000 pound towing capacity", "2024 JL towing capacity", etc, as well as scrounging YouTube on relevant reviews without discovering any valid information. The caveat for Jeeps "when properly equipped" for towing 5000lbs doesn't seem to exist. All combinations of Wranglers in 2024 seem to list a maximum of 3500lbs towing capacity.

Now for a collection of conflicting information.

- Official communication supporting the 5000lb towing capacity:
From Jeep's site (https://www.jeep.com/wrangler/capability.html), specific mentions under the
3.6L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE" section, as well as "HEAVY-DUTY FULL-FLOAT REAR AXLE" section (see attached screenshots)

Unofficial communications supporting 5000lb towing capacity:
- Articles and videos are widely available in search results so I'll spare you an extensive list
- A video from The Fast Lane Car test driving a Wrangler at a Jeep event ()

Contrast that to my manufacturer specifications that state 3500lb towing capacity:
- From the owners manual

- From my 2024 JLUR Door Sill

For those curious on the specific build of my JLUR:
- The window sticker (https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=1C4RJXFG3RW199718)
- The equipment list (https://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/BuildSheetServlet?vin=1C4RJXFG3RW199718)
- 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/ESS
- 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE)
- 4.88 REAR AXLE RATIO
- XTREME 35 TIRE PACKAGE

 

[jwilson2899]

For the benefit of others performing the same search -

TLDR - I've found no evidence of the 2024 JLUR actually supporting a 5000lb towing capacity. Read on for information I've collected regarding the support and rejection of towing capacity claims.
---

I ordered a 2024 JLUR in August of 2023, accepting the "5000lb towing capacity" at face value from the marketing released last year. I accepted delivery February 6, 2024 and immediately started shopping pop up tent trailers for my family, still under the assumption that my Jeep was rated to tow 5000lbs. Thankfully I haven't made a purchase on a trailer, as come to find out my Jeep is rated at 3500lbs according to the information printed on the B pillar inside the door sill.

I started doing some key word searches on phrases like "what happened to jeep's 5000 pound towing capacity", "2024 JL towing capacity", etc, as well as scrounging YouTube on relevant reviews without discovering any valid information. The caveat for Jeeps "when properly equipped" for towing 5000lbs doesn't seem to exist. All combinations of Wranglers in 2024 seem to list a maximum of 3500lbs towing capacity.

Now for a collection of conflicting information.

- Official communication supporting the 5000lb towing capacity:
From Jeep's site (https://www.jeep.com/wrangler/capability.html), specific mentions under the
3.6L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE" section, as well as "HEAVY-DUTY FULL-FLOAT REAR AXLE" section (see attached screenshots)

Unofficial communications supporting 5000lb towing capacity:
- Articles and videos are widely available in search results so I'll spare you an extensive list
- A video from The Fast Lane Car test driving a Wrangler at a Jeep event ()

Contrast that to my manufacturer specifications that state 3500lb towing capacity:
- From the owners manual

- From my 2024 JLUR Door Sill

For those curious on the specific build of my JLUR:
- The window sticker (https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=1C4RJXFG3RW199718)
- The equipment list (https://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/BuildSheetServlet?vin=1C4RJXFG3RW199718)
- 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/ESS
- 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE)
- 4.88 REAR AXLE RATIO
- XTREME 35 TIRE PACKAGE

The door sticker does not show your tow rating. The 3550 listed on their is the GAWR, which is the gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. The chart you showed from the manual is the only source of tow ratings.

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