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Old 05-05-2005, 12:26 PM
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4Runner towing..

Im planning on getting a system installed in my Tacoma. The shop, Tweeter, is located in Nashua, NH, which is about a hour away from where I am. They wanted 2-3 days for the install (its prety complicated).

I need to get hte truck up to them, and get home. Being one person, and trying not to interfere with anyone elses lives, the only option I have is to tow the Truck up there with the 4Runner.

The 4Runner is a 2000 SR5, 3.4L 4x4 V6, has a Factory Hitch. Im prolly going to rent a uHaul trailer.

Is there anything I should know? Anything to look out for? Im planning on at least 2 hours for the trip.
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Old 05-05-2005, 01:15 PM
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i would advise againt it, a runner is heaver than a taco, but not heavier than a taco on a trailer.....
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Old 05-05-2005, 02:09 PM
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towing stuff sucks... last weekend i spent $120 on gas in two days towing stuff...
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Why not use the new Tacoma to tow the 4runner? And then leave the trailer there with the truck and drive the 4runner home? That would make more sense to me as the new '05 Taco has the balls to do it with the 4.0 V6.
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Old 05-05-2005, 10:57 PM
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I tow my 1971 z/28 camaro all over the U.S. to car shows using my 2002 4runner Sport Edition and have not had any problems with it.... and before that I had a 1997 4runner Limited I also used my brothers 1999 toyota tacoma w/ the 2.7 4cyl in it and it did the job just fine.........my 2 cents for what their worth......
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Old 05-05-2005, 11:32 PM
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Yeah use the tacoma since it has a beefier motor and has a light bed. Soo yeah.
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Old 05-06-2005, 01:40 AM
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i use my 86 sr5 turbo to tow my corrado on a trailer and have no problems. corrados tippin the scales at almost 3000pounds and who knows about the trailer but its not light
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renting a u-haul trailor can be pricey....will only cost a couple extra bucks to drive the truck there and have a cab take you home....
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Old 05-06-2005, 04:35 AM
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I live in Ashburnham, MA, which is pretty damn close to you, depending on when you need to go I could always drive one up for you...especially if you make it worth my while by letting me play with the new taco...hehehe(evil laugh), j/k. PM me if you are interested, I will gladly drive one up for you or if you want to pay for gas I will drive my own truck up. It will save you the hassle, wear on the truck, and renting a trailer, etc.
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Old 05-06-2005, 05:38 AM
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Please tell me about this system Sound Abuse, I mean Tweeter, wants to put in......

I do NOT like sound abuse whatsoever....they are total jackasses down here.
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This is the system I want Tweeter to put in. Id do it myself, but I dont have the time, afraid of breaking something in the truck, and I want the JL Warranty.



2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed

OEM In-Dash 6-Disk Changer





1x JL Audio CleanSweep OEM Audio Interface $349.99

1x JL Audio 300/4 75Wx4 Amplifier $499.99

1x JL Audio 500/1 500Wx1 Amplifier $549.99

2 sets MB Quart RCE216 6 ½”/¾” Component Speakers $299.99 $599.98

4x MB Quart RWE202 8” 2Ω DVC Component Subwoofer $99 $396

1 set TacoTunes Double Cab Kit Front/Rear Door Speaker Adapters $93

1 set Monster Cable BAP2000 2000W Amp Kit $399.95

1x Monster Cable IMXLN2C-5M 2C Interconnect (5M) $44.95

1x Monster Cable IMXLN4C-5M 4C Interconnect (5M) $79.95

1x Labor Install Digital Signal Processor $100

1x Labor Install 4 Channel Amp $69.99

1x Labor Install 1 Channel Amp $59.99

1x Labor Install Front Speakers $79.99

1x Labor Install Front Tweeters $45

1x Labor Install Rear Speakers $79.99

1x Labor Fabricate Custom Subwoofer Enclosure $250

1x Labor Install 0 Gauge Power Wire $200
It all seems correct...except the MB Quart stuff, I have to find a dealer for that.

The one thing that looks wrong is the $200 to run the power wire...WTF? My options were to run 4 Gauge for $25, or run 0 Gauge for $200...
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I thought about this, and called a few friends. Figures my girlfriend would be able to do it, on account that I stay up there and shop with her at the mall...

guess its an ok tradeoff...2 days of shopping for an awesome system..
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