GC SRT8 Towing

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Does anyone know if it's possible to tow 7000 lbs with a Jeep SRT8 and what company makes the trailer hitch?
 
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your stock hitch sould hold it i pulled my friend srt charger to the track with my r/c
 
Chrysler doesnt recommend towin with the 6.1 BUT, the 5.7 can tow 12,000 lbs, and they share the same tranny. The only problem I would think would be the rear end. I think 7,000 lbs would be fine. just my .02
 
GADodgetech said:
Chrysler doesnt recommend towin with the 6.1 BUT, the 5.7 can tow 12,000 lbs, and they share the same tranny. The only problem I would think would be the rear end. I think 7,000 lbs would be fine. just my .02
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That And your center exit exhaust probably won't allow for a hitch...
 
BlueSRT10 said:
That And your center exit exhaust probably won't allow for a hitch...
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Aftermarket makes a hitch that drop down below it, but the exhaust heats up whatever you are towing
 
i had a guy come in to the rv place where i used to work, we did a hitch in his srt8, it pulled the trailer fine (6k lbs), but was getting the tounge of the trailer very hot (150+ degrees) and melted the paint on the tounge
 
I did a search and found the mopar exhaust kit that actually turns the exhaust down but it looks really funky. My question is whether or not they actually fabricate a hitch for that capacity and will the suspension handle it? I will be towing approximately seven miles to the marina.
 
blackviper said:
I did a search and found the mopar exhaust kit that actually turns the exhaust down but it looks really funky. My question is whether or not they actually fabricate a hitch for that capacity and will the suspension handle it? I will be towing approximately seven miles to the marina.
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7 miles aint shit, dont worry about it you will be fine.
 
i have a cherokee srt as a daily driver. it doesnt tow well for long distances. 3500 pounds max. mopar makes a hitch just for the truck too. seven miles sould be no problem
 
1bad4dr said:
Sorry I am linking to another forum, but the info asked is there. Sorry Patrick and Jack.

http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4714&highlight=trailer+hitch

http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7744&highlight=trailer+hitch


Link one is the actual hitch kit. Link two gives you specifications on towing capacity.
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I was about to do the same Ron.....this is an excellent forum for the 10 but limited when it comes to the other SRTs.....but it wasnt meant to be an 8 forum.......and I think jack & Patrick have no problem with that..
 
7 miles should not be a problem at all. Prolly won't even be long enough to heat your tongue up IMO.
 
Well, I just lost on two different auctions for 2009 GC SRT8's. Both were brand new. One went for 27800.00 and the other for 30100.00. Two people just stole some SRT8's. I believe the dealer made a mistake when they listed them and did not put a reserve price. Both were loaded to the gills. Nav, sunroof, backup camera and rear entertainment. I wonder if they will go thru with the sales?
 
blackviper said:
Well, I just lost on two different auctions for 2009 GC SRT8's. Both were brand new. One went for 27800.00 and the other for 30100.00. Two people just stole some SRT8's. I believe the dealer made a mistake when they listed them and did not put a reserve price. Both were loaded to the gills. Nav, sunroof, backup camera and rear entertainment. I wonder if they will go thru with the sales?
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You are kidding?????.....I would have bought both at those prices......used 08s are bringing $33K on the dealer auctions......dang it...:argh:
 
I bought a 1998 Lincoln Town Car for that exact purpose ($4000). Pulls the Mako 25 with no problem...rear air bags make it very nice!
 
blackviper said:
Well, I just lost on two different auctions for 2009 GC SRT8's. Both were brand new. One went for 27800.00 and the other for 30100.00. Two people just stole some SRT8's. I believe the dealer made a mistake when they listed them and did not put a reserve price. Both were loaded to the gills. Nav, sunroof, backup camera and rear entertainment. I wonder if they will go thru with the sales?
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Damn they must be going out of business to let them go for those prices.
 
The problem with regular Jeeps is, the SUV is rated to pull 7-8000 BUT the wheel base and smallness can really give you a lot of problems, you need mirror extenders to see around the trailer, sway bars are a necessary as well as the weight-distributing hitch set up, then the Jeep really acts "squirrelly" if you get passed by a truck or big RV.....the jeep in my opinion is not a good tow vehicle !! Just my $.02...
 
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