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Old 08-22-2004, 03:30 PM
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99 4runner and Towing

This might be a stupid question but I just wanted some clarification. I have a 18ft bass boat that I tow. Is it better to tow in 2wheel drive or 4wheel drive? To get to were I drop in, I get on the highway (55mph) and rual streets (35mph).

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What type of road surface are we talking about here?

sand, gravel, bumps, washboard, snow??
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Im just driving on pavement. But I was wondering which would tow better, more power? Torque?
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2WD for sure.
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There's no need to tow in 4 wheel drive. There's no pulling advantage, just more wear and tear on your truck's 4 wheel drive. Maybe while docking your boat if it's a gravel ramp.
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ok great thanks!
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