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Sway bar needed for 3000lb tow?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Riverpirate, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. Mar 22, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    baboon

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    Something with a high load limit, like an "E", will have a greater amount of lateral support and will provide a greater amount of stability.
    For best towing, one thing you want to *avoid*, is oversized tires. At least with respect to diameter. Stick with the factory size 245/75R16.

    Maybe something like Goodyear Trailrunner?
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...1&autoModel=Tacoma Access Cab&autoModClar=4wd
     
  2. Mar 22, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Lol. There's always some caveat.
     
  3. Mar 24, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    My camper is close to 2200 lbs fully dressed out. Like you said, the truck pulls it like nothing. I'm sure you will be fine with your new camper. I installed a set of fire stone ride rites though to help with the rear end sag. Good luck with your new camper.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    I am curious, are window stickers printed at the dealership? My truck came with a Toyota hitch and 4 pin plug. It was listed on the window sticker. It is not a "tow package", but now I am wondering who installed it, factory or dealership.
     
  5. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    So heres a question. The tires im looking at are Cooper Discoverer RTX E rated, but they are Speed rated at a R, Specifications for my truck say T. Is it going to make a difference to go with the lower speed rating? My truck wont even do 109 MPH which what r rated is.
     
  6. Apr 21, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    I tow about 3000# pretty regularly with my truck all the time. I have the tow package and a V6 and its pretty capable. With the 4 cyl, no tow package, I would agree with others in saying that a sway bar is unnecessary, even if you meant a weight distribution hitch, that would also probably be unnecessary. I would definitely look into installing a Transmission cooler if you have an Auto, and I would highly recommend getting an UltraGauge or Scangauge to monitor your transmission temperature. I have the TSB 4pack rear springs and while they do the job and I definitely feel safe, they sag noticeably with the trailer and I am currently exploring better options. Air bags seem to be what most people like best to augment the rear suspension.

    When it comes to tires, don't overdo it. Like it was said, oversize tires are not the best option, your 4cyl will have to work even harder to turn those big wheels. I wouldn't bother with E rated tires either, they also add weight your 4 cyl won't appreciate having to move. I have P rated tires and they do well. If you tow super heavy loads, I can see the advantage of stiffer tires, but 3000# isn't really that much. The rating we're referring to is the Load rating, not the speed rating. I don't know where you live but any well rated all terrain tire should do you well. There's a million options and threads on threads of opinions on what the best AT tire is per application.

    FWIW I don't have brakes on my trailer either and I haven't ever felt like I needed them, and I've made some pretty sudden stops..
     

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