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towing my 1st Gen 4x4 with a uhaul tow dolly???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by FirstGen Jer, Mar 29, 2017.

  1. Mar 30, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Taco302

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    Have you considered towing a trailer with your truck? If the load isn't too much, i'd do that...it's cheaper and easier.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2017 at 6:09 PM
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    FirstGen Jer

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    I have a 20' box uhaul truck I am towing my truck with that. It's just me so I have to do it this way
     
  3. Mar 30, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    Taco302

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    Understood...well pull the rear DS and you should be fine. Make sure the ebrake isn't set :wave:
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    I'll toss this question out there, what about transfer case neutral? does it still spin the trans shaft or does it disconnect inside the xfer?
     
  5. Mar 30, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    It disconnects at the T-Case but you face the issue of the T-Case not oiling as it's internal pump is driven off of the transmission output.
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2017 at 8:29 PM
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    noted!

    @FirstGen Jer , just unbolt the driveshaft and happy trails :D
     
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  7. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:47 PM
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    Meh, I just paid $140 with insurance for U-Haul's vehicle transport for a 350mi trip
    • Max load: 5,290 lbs.
    • Gross vehicle weight: 7,500 lbs. max.
    • Empty weight: 2,210 lbs.
    worth it.:yay:
     
  8. Mar 31, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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  9. Mar 31, 2017 at 12:05 AM
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    We were stuck in a park middle of no where and had to rent one. My tires were probably at 2psi and we barely got the straps around, same size as you. This is just my experience though
     
  10. Mar 31, 2017 at 8:28 AM
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    Moving to lake havasu
     
  11. Mar 31, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    Wonder if I can't get there webbing straps to fit if I can just buy some 2" straps to make it secure.
     
  12. Mar 31, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    FirstGen Jer

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    Nice! Looking good
     

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