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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by greentaco123, Nov 23, 2024.

  1. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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    greentaco123

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    Hi everyone I have a 1997 2.4 Tacoma it’s 2wd I’m planning to tow regular empty trailers weighing 2-2.5k pounds will my automatic transmission and engine be able to handle it?
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Can it, sure. Will I, no. I would find other mean.

    regardless, factor in distance of travel and grade.
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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    treyus30

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    treyus30 70% complete 70% of the time

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    Keep it out of overdrive and you won't break anything, but the little guy's gonna struggle
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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    It will struggle up slight grades and keeping up Interstate speeds. Local town traffic should be ok.

    regardless, I’d highly recommend an aux transmission cooler to help dissipate the heat generated in the tranny as a result of the load.

    Mike
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2024 at 3:34 AM
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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    Double axle will help even out the load and help on trailer hitch weight but that’s more weight if u go double axle but safer, probably should have electric brakes on the trailer
     
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