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Fail 4x4 Towing

Discussion in 'Towing' started by albleezy89, Feb 19, 2022.

  1. Feb 19, 2022 at 7:49 PM
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    albleezy89

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    Accidentally towed a boat 5k lbs in 4x4 hi( freeway, uphill, downhill, loading and unloading boat, round trip). What kind of trouble am I looking at? Truck only has 1k miles
     
  2. Feb 19, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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    Bishop84

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    All good, driveline is bullet proof. You only suffered fuel economy loss.

    Usually ujoints are the weakest point and will have suffered minor strain.

    I know of a Sequoia that towed a trailer across the country in 4x4 because they felt it was safer.... No damage.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    EricL

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    It's a Toyota, man.
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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    All good. Don’t make a habit of it.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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    ssd_dan

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    shell, skids, sliders, suspension, bumper, winch
    Totaled. Complete write-off.
    But here's what I can do for ya...
     
  6. Feb 19, 2022 at 8:14 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    I have bad news. You completely exploded the truck and are now browsing from "the other side."

    upload_2022-2-19_22-10-17.jpg


    You're good.
    If you fuck up the lower drivetrain, usually it'll let you know. Take it as a free live and learn.
     
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