towing 7,500lbs

i know the recommended towing capacity for tacomas is 6400lbs but a friend asked me to tow some palettes for him that weigh 5500lbs and with the trailer its just at 7500lbs, what could go wrong if that much was towed.
I dont plan on doing it but curiosity just got me thinking.

 

how far does he want you to tow it? do you have the tow package?

 

i do have the tow package and its a total of 350 miles

 

Best case-Nothing. Worst case-Engine or transmission damage/failure.
Worth the risk...Not to me.

Plus-Probably illegal.

 

^^What he said

With that distance definitely not..unless you want to burn out a transmission or buy a new rear axle

 

350 miles is far, i wouldnt do it towing that load with your truck. if it was like 20 miles then that would be different....

 

yea those are good enough reasons for me not to do it

 

i'd imagine the tow rating is based on the braking capabilities as well...so if you go past the limitations, your braking distances and capabilities will be at risk

 

It is also about stability. When the tow exceeds the weight of the tow vehicle, sway increases dramatically. The tongue weight will probably be over the limit too, which will decrease your ability to turn. This also adds to the decrease in stability.
Even if there is no damage from towing that much, you will decrease the life expectancy of your truck.
Tell your buddy to rent a uhaul, penske, or hertz, and be safe.

 

I wouldn't recommend it but I have pulled trailer with semi trucks down to little cars. It comes down to experience level and the proper equipment but I have hauled stuff that was much more than gross weight ratings and never had any problems