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Tacoma Tow Bar and Brackets

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dalesrn, Jan 30, 2013.

  1. Feb 5, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    dalesrn

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    Removing the drive shaft is a bit much in order to dinghy tow behind an RV.
     
  2. Feb 5, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    Actually its not really that hard, It could be strapped up and unhooked in 10 mins probably. I would ask a Toyota tech about the possibillity of towing it this way either dingy towing or dolly towing. Cant hurt to call em up and pick their brain about the best method to tow it.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2013 at 8:19 AM
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    Its only 4 small bolts. Its pretty easy to do.
     
  4. Mar 20, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    Mudflap,
    I have a 2010 TRD Std Transmission. Trying to "Workaround" the Dingy issues, what is you opinion on using a Dolly and putting the trans in neutral,
    or installing "Lockout" hubs to disengage the electronic Transfer case.

    Thanks for your consideration.

    Jim
     
  5. Mar 21, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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    I can't say for certain but with using a Dolly and towing it with the front wheels off the ground. It seems you would be just fine with out the lock out hubs. With the standard trans, I don't think you would run into the same problems of the trans not lubricating, so you may not even need to disconnect the drive shaft, and since the front wheels will be off the ground then the transfer case and front differential shouldn't be an issue either. I want to remind you, I am in no way considered an expert, double check with a Toyota tech.
     

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