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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Yardjass
It is killing me that those 4 doors can't tow more. A couple thousand more pounds of capability and I'd buy one one to tow my Z.
I feel the same way
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 03:29 AM
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With a wheelbase that short, with that much suspension travel and a low natural frequency, I'm not surprised the tow rating is low.
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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Default Re: Dope status version 5.0
Originally Posted by Yardjass
It is killing me that those 4 doors can't tow more. A couple thousand more pounds of capability and I'd buy one one to tow my Z.


Originally Posted by Fabrik8
With a wheelbase that short, with that much suspension travel and a low natural frequency, I'm not surprised the tow rating is low.
^^ This exactly.

With the "towing package" it can pull up to 3500 lbs, that's enough for my needs.
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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But what kind of compromises to the 3500# rating will come from lifting it a little, cause who doesn't lift a jeep?
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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^^ This exactly.

With the "towing package" it can pull up to 3500 lbs, that's enough for my needs.
Even that setup would surprise me if it didn't weigh over the rated towing capacity.
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Default Re: Dope status version 5.0
Originally Posted by Natchez
But what kind of compromises to the 3500# rating will come from lifting it a little, cause who doesn't lift a jeep?
Mostly stability is the big comprimise. Long soft suspension is not your friend during any time other than when you're on trail.
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabrik8
Mostly stability is the big comprimise. Long soft suspension is not your friend during any time other than when you're on trail.
aka, the tail wagging the dog when pulling trailers at high speeds.
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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An oldie but goodie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EAXGuD_f3Kw
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Why dope status you ask? BECAUSE RACECAR thats why! As a b-day gift to myself/buddies last weekend in Germany, we went halves on a racecar rental and hit up the Nurburgring. My wife (who's pictured) was too scared to drive but she did a couple of ride alongs with the other guys that came up. Did my best of a 11:27 with her in the car with me. She was my good luck



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