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#75 of 85 Air Ride System by boats3 Aug 21, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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. Replies to this message: chuck1 (Aug 21, 2008 7:07 pm) boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 9:04 am) chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm) and 3 more...
#76 of 85 Re: Air Ride System [boats3] by chuck1 Aug 21, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: boats3 (Aug 21, 2008 6:10 pm) First of all-check with your dealer or owners manual and determine what hitch you have. Do you have the one rated at 7,5000 pounds and approved for a weight-distributing hitch device?   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.. Replies to this message: boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 9:04 am) chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm) boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 6:21 pm) boats3 (Sep 09, 2008 7:56 am) and 1 more...
#77 of 85 Re: Air Ride System [chuck1] by boats3 Aug 22, 2008 (9:04 am)
Replying to: chuck1 (Aug 21, 2008 7:07 pm) I have the WDW hitch. Was ahead of the curve on that one being that I am just changing vehicles, not a novice just new to towing with a Toyota. The Camper is 22ft. all closed up 25ft. extended 450lbs tounge weght, it is an ultra light. If you are doing fine than I should be too. I am doing the fit test this weekend, still have the Liberty though. See my original post I was towing said camper with a Jeep Liberty which has a shorter wheelbase so I am improving. I upgraded to a V8 vice a V6 with the Liberty. Replies to this message: chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm) boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 6:21 pm) boats3 (Sep 09, 2008 7:56 am) chuck1 (Sep 09, 2008 8:58 am)
#78 of 85 Re: Air Ride System [boats3] by chuck1 Aug 22, 2008 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 9:04 am) Yes, you have nearly the same setup as I do. Except my 21 foot has a "hardslide" that comes out the back to make a total length of 24 or 25 feet once you get to where you are going.   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! Replies to this message: boats3 (Aug 22, 2008 6:21 pm) boats3 (Sep 09, 2008 7:56 am) chuck1 (Sep 09, 2008 8:58 am)
#79 of 85 Re: Air Ride System [chuck1] by boats3 Aug 22, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm) My slide is the same as yours, out the back. I will have to look at the suspension system to see what it is.
#80 of 85 Re: Air Ride System [chuck1] by boats3 Sep 09, 2008 (7:56 am)
Replying to: chuck1 (Aug 22, 2008 1:23 pm) I crawled under the car, read the manual, etc. can't determine for sure which suspension system I have, however, I just got back from a 400 round trip tow and had only 1/2" sag. Pulled great. No sway, no trailer pushing, like in my last tow vehicle, overall extremely happy with the purchase. Now if I can get the kids to be a little more quiet on the ride all would be grand! Replies to this message: chuck1 (Sep 09, 2008 8:58 am)
#81 of 85 Re: Air Ride System [boats3] by chuck1 Sep 09, 2008 (8:58 am)
Replying to: boats3 (Sep 09, 2008 7:56 am) A 1/2"sag according to my WD instructions is acceptable.
#82 of 85 2000 4runner tow hitch installation ???? by nervo19 Feb 08, 2009 (10:21 pm)
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.
#83 of 85 Re: Long towing with V6 4 Runner [diegop] by peaceandquiet Jul 10, 2009 (6:41 am)
Replying to: diegop (Jul 09, 2008 8:31 pm) Hi, 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
#84 of 85 2004 V6 4Runner Trailer Towing by jmwoelper Nov 24, 2009 (7:03 am)
My 2004 V6 came with the factory towing kit but I am wondering if the hitch receiver will be sufficient to tow my new trailer. I bought a 19' travel trailer with a dry weight of 3600 lbs. I will be using a Reese weight distribution hitch with sway control. Thanks for your help. Jason

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