mikekaz1 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 curious on what is included in the metric ton package or commonly optioned. I have one with some options I haven't seen commonly on others and wondering if its normal. in particular mine seems to have: 4.0/aw4 long bed 3+2 springs d30/d44 trailer hitch tranny cooler factory installed meyers plow front control arm drop brackets extra thick front coils (looks factory) of these or more, what are metric ton options vs towing package vs possible aftermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnj92131 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 curious on what is included in the metric ton package or commonly optioned. I have one with some options I haven't seen commonly on others and wondering if its normal. in particular mine seems to have: 4.0/aw4 long bed 3+2 springs d30/d44 trailer hitch tranny cooler factory installed meyers plow front control arm drop brackets extra thick front coils (looks factory) of these or more, what are metric ton options vs towing package vs possible aftermarket? Big Ton or Metric Ton package required: Long Bed required, AW4 Transmission, H.D. Trans Cooler, H.D. Cooling, Power Steering and Brakes, Dana 44 axel, H.D. Springs, front and rear (3+2 on rear). May be more I am forgetting - can look at my window sticker. Trailer hitch, snow plow, front control arm drop brackets were not part of the Big Ton/Metric Ton package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 always was curious.... what makes it an HD cooling system? was it a larger radiator? everything looked the same. and so the MTs did use special front springs? anyone know spec differences? also were there a specific gear ratio associated with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stDeuce Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Drop brackets and springs are most surely not original, but part of a lift kit installed at some point. (The front of your truck is pretty tall...) Mopar did sell a Meyer plow up until about 2000 for tje xj and the tj. Mopar also sold air shocks for the front to help with the plow weight. They worked very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrictonner Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sales brochure specs:Dana 44 heavy duty front and rear springs and shocks 15x7 styled white steel wheels full sized spare and tailgate BIG TON decal although I think I've seen METRIC TON too. Mine didn't have any because Chysler didn't know what it was doing when they made the thing. The AMC dealer said they would get me one but they went out of business before they did. Longbed was not a part of the package but a required option. The Jeep sales brochure actually compares the Big ton option to a Ford ranger and Chevy s-10 when actually it walked all over Ford, Chevy and Dodge full size 3/4 ton stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Good info. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Just curious,why was the long bed required for that package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 I'm guessing it had to do with length and stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I would also guess it is because the 6 inches longer wheelbase was the more stable platform when loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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