Towing 86 runner with 90+ runner??

wimpywade94 · 08-21-2005, 01:40 AM

would a new runner(90-95) with the 3.0 be able to pull my 86 on a towbar or dolly a couple hundred miles at the most to go wheeling?

just a theoreticle question, ive been saving up for an older ford diesel but i may want something with a little better gas mileage, this may be the way i go, not sure yet though.
wade

jimbo74 · 08-21-2005, 02:04 AM

i think they are too close in weight to actually be safe towing it.....

bob200587 · 08-21-2005, 02:28 AM

I wouldn't think that would be a good idea. I searched a while, couldn't find anything on it. I think it would struggle to pull it base curb weight is like 3200 lbs right? Plus gear and gas in both vehicles, passengers, bigger tires and so on. The 3.0 doesnt put out tha tmuch more power than the 22RE and I wouldnt even attempt to tow more than 1000 lbs 200 miles....thats a long way IMO.

rockota · 08-21-2005, 10:48 AM

Tow capacity on the 4Runner is 3500 lbs. Your 86 will weigh over that easily.

I used my old 94 to tow an 85 from colorado to MN on a car trailer. Dumbest thing I've ever done - I risked my life and my then fiances life, not to mention the lives of others on the road, by doing so. It was a scary experience and not one I would recommend anyone repeat.

wimpywade94 · 08-21-2005, 03:44 PM

cool, didnt figure that it would work, but it was 2 in the morning when i asked,

wade

08-21-2005, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
wimpywade94 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: benton city wa Posts: 1,321	Towing 86 runner with 90+ runner?? would a new runner(90-95) with the 3.0 be able to pull my 86 on a towbar or dolly a couple hundred miles at the most to go wheeling? just a theoreticle question, ive been saving up for an older ford diesel but i may want something with a little better gas mileage, this may be the way i go, not sure yet though. wade __________________ 86 runner, rebuilt motor, egr block off, headman header, 3"bl, 33x12.5 m/t's. Lots of work wanted to do. limited skills, funds, time and drive. If you dont know where your going, anyplace will do.....

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bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,802	I wouldn't think that would be a good idea. I searched a while, couldn't find anything on it. I think it would struggle to pull it base curb weight is like 3200 lbs right? Plus gear and gas in both vehicles, passengers, bigger tires and so on. The 3.0 doesnt put out tha tmuch more power than the 22RE and I wouldnt even attempt to tow more than 1000 lbs 200 miles....thats a long way IMO. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Mellowtone Muffler AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 181XXX miles 92 Ford Ranger 4x2 4.0L 4 speed auto FOR SALE Needs Transmission And Head gasket work. Contact me for Details. Facebook "An Open Mind is Like a Fortress with its Gates Unbarred and Ungaurded." "There are two kinds of people in this world that go around beardless: boys and women, and I am neither one." -Greek saying

08-21-2005, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
wimpywade94 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: benton city wa Posts: 1,321	cool, didnt figure that it would work, but it was 2 in the morning when i asked, wade __________________ 86 runner, rebuilt motor, egr block off, headman header, 3"bl, 33x12.5 m/t's. Lots of work wanted to do. limited skills, funds, time and drive. If you dont know where your going, anyplace will do.....

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jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,592	i think they are too close in weight to actually be safe towing it.....

08-21-2005, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
rockota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 742	Tow capacity on the 4Runner is 3500 lbs. Your 86 will weigh over that easily. I used my old 94 to tow an 85 from colorado to MN on a car trailer. Dumbest thing I've ever done - I risked my life and my then fiances life, not to mention the lives of others on the road, by doing so. It was a scary experience and not one I would recommend anyone repeat.