sonicdrft

Hey im a new 4 runner owner and am pleased with it...I have a 95 auto,V6,2wd with around 15x,xxx..My question is i have a 93 wrangler i take offroading and i was wondering if the 4 runner will be able to tow it..And if so in what way would i be able to tow it?Just curious about it because i would not want to mess my 4 runner up..All is appreciated..

Thanks

Tubbyfatty

I wouldnt tow anything with the v6, and you have an auto behind it so its not a good combo.

You be hard on that v6 and pop goes the head gasket.

Tofer

i dont know about that... I've towed with my old 3.0 several times and it never had an issue.. I towed my blue truck fully loaded moving back from college from Stockton CA to Portland OR without any issues.... granted i was only able to go 35 mph in 3rd gear at 4k over the pass but it did ti like a champ.


as far as towing a wrangler, i would flat tow it if its possible. less weight with out a trailer, but you dont have trailer brakes helping...

sonicdrft

ok so good decision would be to find something else...i dont really want to take a chance on breaking anything...so what would u suggest as a decent tow rig...something that doesnt cost alot to buy used for like a grand or something...budget fun for now...
thanks

TNRabbit

1978 Ford F100 w/the 300 cubic inch 6 cylinder...

sb5walker

I've read many posts where towing caused the veezy gasket to blow, so I would be wary. The only way I would even consider it is if I installed headers, to get rid of the stupid stock crossover and protect cyl 6, AND, if I installed an extra trans cooler like turborich covered in this excellent writeup:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=284485

Even with those mods, I think it would still be risky.

g_cali

Get rid of the jeep an you got nothin to worry about

algranger

Yeah flat tow would be good BUT then you have dead weight pushing you with no added braking power. At least with a trailer you have the tongue weight to help your braking traction and you have trailer brakes.


I would be more worried about stopping than getting going.

turborich

Thanks for the props sb5walker.

I've got the 3VZE, I don't tow a vehicle with it but I have towed several things around town with my 5x8 trailer. I have hauled several loads of top soil that weighed around 2500-3000 lbs each. I also hauled my spa to my house. Now I NEVER stress the engine while towing anything. I am as light on the gas as I can be, I keep the overdrive off while towing & use the ETC switch for a few extra RPM's between shifts. I would be worried about hauling a heavy load up a hill though as things may warm up. Using headers to remove the x-over pipe is a very good suggestion if it's within your budget. It may be cheaper in the long run to pick up an old full size p/u with a V-8 then it would be to install headers & new head gaskets if things go wrong. I think the Toyota is rated at 3,500 lbs though. Just my 2 cents.