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Trailex 84180 (2000lbs), 3400lb car w/ a '17 tacoma trd pro?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by M3the01, May 27, 2020.

  1. May 27, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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    M3the01

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    M3the01 [OP] Active Member

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    Thoughts on this, it is a lower profile trailer, 5500lbs, i know i can tow 6800lbs but im looking for real world feedback.

    Please lmk ur thoughts.
     
    M3the01, May 27, 2020
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  2. May 27, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    Gen3TacomaOBX

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    2018 Tacoma DCSB SR 4x4
    Bilstein 6112 front / 5100 rear (extended) shocks, Headstrong AAL, Firestone airbags, 4.88 gears, OME Carrier bearing drop kit, Aluminum 1/4" skids (engine to transfer). Custom sliders (1.75" HREW tube w/ 3/16" base plates). Custom front bumper and high clearance rear bumper (1/4" steel plate, 1.75" tube.) Apex 5500 winch w/synthetic line (36lbs) and required accessories for an underpowered winch (snatch blocks and extra line.) Tekonsha P3 brake controller, remote start, any-time-backup camera w/ front facing camera, Leer 100R shell (w/e-track single slot tie-down mounts for removable Yakima EasyTop.) Cat shields by CaliRaised. Husky liners, window tint, heated seat (passenger only.) Relentless bed rail brackets with QuickFists (shovel/axe/fire extinguisher.) Hondo Garage Un-holey vent mount. Anytime rear with front facing camera. Billet front seat risers. Viair 88p. 265/75r16 Goodyear Ultra-terrain tires.
    Get a brake controller if you don't have one. There are detailed 3rd gen threads on brake controllers. There's also a large thread on towing where you can see all sorts of light and heavy trailers being towed through various terrain.

    The truck can safely do it if you can.
     
    Gen3TacomaOBX, May 27, 2020
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