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Towing

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Toddn935, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. Jul 11, 2020 at 9:22 PM
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    3in lift xd wheels 33in Toyo tires everything LED double din Kenwood touch
    I have a 2009 Trd sport 4x4 with a 3in pro comp lift and running 33’s i purchased a camper that weighs roughly 3200 lbs dry weight. currently use my wife’s 4Runner to pull it but was thinking about using my truck next time what is y’alls opinion?
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    The 4.0 can handle that no problem
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    With the lift and tire size should it matter?
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    With the lift and tire size should it matter?
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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    You’re fine. Don’t go into overdrive.
     
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    Brakes on Tacoma's are way more of a concern for towing than power or longevity, I think. With properly set and operating trailer brakes, you should be good.
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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    Add transmission cooler with 33s and towing. Stock gears? Definitely. Something to monitor trans temp then take for a test run.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2020 at 3:19 PM
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