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83 messages, Last post on Jul 10, 2009 at 6:41 AM
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Replying to: diegop (Jul 09, 2008 8:31 pm) They still won't connect the trailers to Ford Explorers even though it was the tires and not the vehicle. It looks like by the specs you provided you should be OK-but check your owners manual. Make sure your tires (especially in the rear) are at maximum inflation. DO NOT EXCEED 55mph. The tires on the trailer will not handle sustained highway speeds and high heat...they will blow for sure. I tow a 21 foot travel trailer w/ an '05 Sport V8 (2WD). It has a tongue rating of 750 pounds and a total weight of 7,500 pounds for towing. A transmission cooler and fresh transmission fluid is never a bad idea. Good luck! |
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How does everyone do without an Air Ride System? I just purchased a 2006 4Runner without the Air Ride and will be towing about 5000 lbs. I used to use a 2002 Jeep Liberty that did extremely well after I installed the Firestone Airbags which made it better. Do I need to do the same or install Air Shocks? Any and all coments is appreciated.
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Replying to: boats3 (Aug 21, 2008 6:10 pm) Make sure you have a weight distributing hitch such as an Equalizer, Pullrite, etc. When you have this follow the manufacturers installation instructions. In a nutshell after the WD hitch is hooked up to the 4Runner the front of the 4Runner should be within an 1" of what it was PRIOR to hooking up the trailer. This procedure will determine if you need air bags in the back. I tow a 5,000 pound 21 foot trailer trailer with a rather heavy 750 pound tongue weight and it does fine without airbags. It does however have the X-REAS cross linked sport suspension system. If you have this system you will not have a problem. BTW- I am assuming you are not exceeding 21 feet in trailer length. At 109.5" the wheelbase of the 4Runner can't handle anything longer safely..
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Replying to: chuck1 (Aug 21, 2008 7:07 pm) |
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Replying to: boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 9:04 am) The V8 has plenty of torque and is a great (if not a bit noisy) motor. Let us know what your suspension system is. Happy Camping!
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Replying to: chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm) |
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Replying to: chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm)
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Replying to: boats3 (Sep 09, 2008 7:56 am) |
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| I bought a used factory tow hitch for my 2000 4runner. I know where the bolts go but do I have to remove the spare tire and rear bumper to install It? The rear bumper is rusty and I'm getting a new blade for it so when I finally replace it will I need to take the hitch and tire off to do that? I've searched this forum and have checked my Haynes Repair Manual and don't have answers. Apologies if I should have put this with the 1997-2001 forum. | |
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Replying to: diegop (Jul 09, 2008 8:31 pm) I just went through a lot of trouble to find out about my '06 4runner V-6 and got a lot of misinformation from dealers and their parts depts. Finally, I got through to Toyota and was told that I didn't need a transmission oil cooler added because my 4runner has a towing package. As far as other questions I got my answers from good sources: go to Toyota website. Jody Colorado |
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