Towing with stock 91 4runner
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Towing with stock 91 4runner
Hey guys, I am going to be picking up a 91 4runner this Saturday and was wondering how well I will be able to tow things with it. I've read that the rear springs are not the greatest. I'll be towing a 400ex atv and a ttr250 dirtbike on a 7'x14' trailer. Will the stock springs be adequate or should I just go ahead and get new ones? If I should get new ones, what ones should I get?
Thanks,
Jared
Thanks,
Jared
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Welcome to Yotatech, Jared.
This is a topic that's been covered many, many times in depth. If you use the search feature using keywords...springs, towing, saggy bottom/rear, etc....you will see.
Not that anyone isn't willing to discuss it, but there are enough options that it would cover a multi page thread....in which case, there are already many....like I said.
My opinion? I would get the air bags that you can inflate when needed. You'll see in a search there are a few good brand names to go with.
This is a topic that's been covered many, many times in depth. If you use the search feature using keywords...springs, towing, saggy bottom/rear, etc....you will see.
Not that anyone isn't willing to discuss it, but there are enough options that it would cover a multi page thread....in which case, there are already many....like I said.
My opinion? I would get the air bags that you can inflate when needed. You'll see in a search there are a few good brand names to go with.
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J
I have towed many things, including a 12 foot U-haul, packed to the gills, cross country. My 92 v6 handled it like a champ.
Suggestions:
1) Get new rear springs and shocks ... yours are likely fried by now. As mentioned above, many discussions here already
2) Invest in a transmission cooler - you can get a good one for about $100, and it will save you a world of headache and wear. There are some good threads here on that too.
Good luck!
I have towed many things, including a 12 foot U-haul, packed to the gills, cross country. My 92 v6 handled it like a champ.
Suggestions:
1) Get new rear springs and shocks ... yours are likely fried by now. As mentioned above, many discussions here already
2) Invest in a transmission cooler - you can get a good one for about $100, and it will save you a world of headache and wear. There are some good threads here on that too.
Good luck!
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Stay in the slow lane, you will be fine. I have had my truck loaded down so much the rear suspension was bottomed out. Was a little slow but it took it and asked for more.
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