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Towing capacity

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by r4x4, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. Aug 7, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    r4x4

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    I put a ready lift 3 in front and 2 rear lift on my truck. Does anyone know if it decreases the towing capacity of my 2020 TRD OFFROAD because I believe completely stock its supposed to be 6700???
     
  2. Aug 7, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    synaps3

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    Lift doesn't affect towing capacity.

    Your tow capacity is 6400lbs rated, but that includes all cargo weight in the truck too (including armor or mods) - so take that into consideration in your calculations.

    When you tow, use ECT mode and S4 on the shifter. Keeping it in S4 will keep it out of the overdrive gears (5th and 6th), preventing gear hunting and wear on your torque converter.

    It's totally fine to floor it to get on the onramp when towing with this truck, and is needed when you're towing more than a couple of tons. If you're towing more than a ton, definitely make sure the trailer has brakes and you're familiar with your brake controller.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2020 at 10:48 AM
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    Your trucks capacity is listed on sticker in the driver's door jamb, each model and it's options are different.
     
  4. Aug 7, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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    Sierra-Bravo

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    the stock truck with tow, 6700. depending on the suspension it could handle more payload (tongue wight) this is something i am sorting out myself. the tow rating is rated more on breaks than suspension. if you are planning to tow more than around 4k you will want to likely regear as well. i tow a 19' travel trailer with mine totally stock with no headroom (or very little) for payload, i am putting a set of air bags in. the wind drag will make it tow in 4th gear. i am looking for recommendations for a gear replacement for mine just doing the bags first. i do run a WDH and anti sway.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    abodyjoe

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    Technically if you put taller tries on it with that lift Wich changes the gear ratio then the tow rating would be lower due to less gear. Gear ratio factors into tow rating.
     

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