Brbrooks83 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I am looking at a 4x4 comanche with a 2.5 I am wanting to pull my 16' jon boat around. I can't seem to find a comanche with a 4.0 around here the half way descent. Am I going to regret getting the 4 banger? And I want to run a lift and 32" tires. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It will handle your jon boat just fine. I pull 3K lbs with mine......up hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Depends on your needs. 32's on it will bog it down. I wish my 4.0 had more power. :) The wifes tj with a 2.5 is a dog with the 2.5. Have had it for 17 trouble free years though. It will do what you want, but will be slow doing it. if that is ok with you then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 As long as you gear it for the 32s you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brbrooks83 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 What gear would be best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I ran 4.88s with 33s and it was pretty good. Here is a gear calculator, you can punch in your stock stuff and play with different gear and tire combos side by side. http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I've pulled a 3k lb trailer with my 2.5 on 31's and it's been fine. It takes a while to get up to 55mph and you WILL need to downshift to maintain speed uphill, but it will get it done. Personally, I'm going with 4.56's when I get my 5 speed installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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