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Discussion in 'Towing' started by BBQ BOY, Feb 17, 2009.

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  1. Mar 2, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    4WD

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  2. Mar 2, 2011 at 10:03 AM
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    SnugTop cap, "SuperSpring" helperspring, flowmaster muff,K&N CAI, CB, small amp & 2 6x9s in the bed on a toggles switch for nights at the drive-in...
    nice~!!!!:woot:
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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    I don't actually have any pictures to share with you but can say that I tow my 24ft travel trailer with ease. Just make sure that if you plan to to anything heavy or longer than 15ft, always use weight distribution bars to help adjust the rear height of you truck. They really help with steering control, especially since these trucks are quite light. My travel trailer fully loaded weighs around 6,300 and the bed of my truck carrying about 400lbs can take a 12% uphill grade at 60mph. Gas mileage is lowsy (around 13mpg), but they do tow nicely. I've had mine upgraded to Toyota with better more heavier duty rear leaf springs and new shocks.

    Depending on the year of your Tacoma, you may be able to work with the dealer in upgrading the rear leaf springs and all 4 shocks to newer more heavier duty. These trucks actually have a factory defect in ride control with the (3 leaf spring) style rear suspension. The shocks are also not as rigid as they should be for good hauling/towing. The ride does change a bit once done, but still has a nice smooth feel and actually better as it does feel so sluggish nor sags. Once side on mine tended to sag more when I drove over bumps or dips in the road. It now has a very nice even bounce. The steering control is much better too. Doesn't tend to drift on the road as much anymore.

    Check it out!
     
    JBRICENO, Mar 4, 2011
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  4. Mar 4, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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    MJonaGS32

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    MJonaGS32 MJ on a GS

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    ^ Sounds neat! When you have a chance, post some pics of tha thing!
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2011 at 6:21 AM
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    elwood

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    elwood "Really, how hard can it be?" Jeremy Clarkson

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    This is what we pull, 21 foot and 2200 lbs dry.

    [​IMG]
     
    elwood, Mar 5, 2011
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  6. Mar 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM
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    I towed this out of the mud the other day :)

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    arkansasman5, Mar 5, 2011
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  7. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM
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    MrFastLayne

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    MrFastLayne Mr SGA

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    I towed this last week. 73,000lbs :D
    [​IMG]
     
    MrFastLayne, Mar 5, 2011
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  8. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM
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    First pic is my 6x12 cargo trailer that I tow everyday to haul around my tools and the other two are my 6000 pound travel trailer that I am currently living in. I towed it almost 2000 km across the rocky mountains. It made the truck work but I took it slow and tucked in with the big trucks on the long climbs. It will be for sale in the next couple of months.

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  9. Mar 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    My goose hunting rig...about 2100 lbs....with the 4 banger...no problems...only close local trips!

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  10. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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  11. Mar 5, 2011 at 11:12 PM
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    My latest haul. 2300lb stump grinder. And at least 2000lb 5X12 dual axle trailer with surge brakes.



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  12. Mar 6, 2011 at 3:00 AM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Heres my old setup, now have a larger trailer so I can put everything in it..

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    Heres what I pull with it now (well not now since it is under construction, lol)
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    BTW I have Firestone airbag (Helper springs) with onboard controller and compressor so I can level it out with lot of bed weight.
     
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  13. Mar 6, 2011 at 6:49 AM
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    01GREENTACO

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    Lost track many, many mods ago.
    Wouldn't happen to be a Joyner on that trailer huh?
     
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  14. Mar 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM
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    erion109

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    What's on the trailer? Looks fun
     
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  15. Mar 6, 2011 at 10:11 PM
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    Here's what I haul with my Taco. 08 TRD Sport 4x4

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    Those tires on the back aren't usually there...I won them in a raffle at Tierra Del Sol this weekend.

    I think this is the only pic I have of the boat and truck together...

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  16. Mar 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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    On avg. I tow my trailer about 4 times per year and no less than 600 miles, round-trip. However, last summer in August I towed it to this place called KQ Ranch located just Northeast of San Diego. From where I live, in the Central Valley (Bakersfield, CA) it was about 250 miles, one way and quite a climb not to mention the winds on the South bound I-15. Kept the truck at around 60mph and had no problems going up the hills at about 45-50mph. Now that I've done some minor mods to the suspension and removed the secondary air filter then had duel exhaust, I should be able to make these types of tows much easier.

    I'll try and get some pics for you all. My truck is basically still stock. I've been waiting out to get the factory tires worn down some before going to something taller and wider but yet not so off-road aggressive. Still want to have that quieter and smoother ride, you know.
     
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  17. Mar 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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    brp

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    So... this is not what I tow, but check out this picture from Libya.

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    brp, Mar 14, 2011
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  18. Mar 14, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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    achirdo

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    achirdo I Weld!

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    I just came...where is the write up for this?!?!?
     
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  19. Mar 14, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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    ajohnson

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    ajohnson Glamour Shot

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    Looks like they need the leaf spring TSB :D
     
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  20. Mar 21, 2011 at 4:33 PM
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    Fun4ej

    Yours kind of looks like what I had hooked up on Saturday, but your beetle is significantly nicer.

    [​IMG]
     
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