Starbuck3733T

Either i'm completely dim, or the manual isn't stating what "class" the OEM hitch on my 2002 limited 'runner is... I'm guessing it's class 2. Uhaul is saying I need a minimum of class 2 to pull this towing dolly (taking my now wrecked '97 jetta to a local college to have the students fix it) about 100 miles. The manual is stating i've got roughly 9200 pounds of towing capacity, so I think it's at LEAST a class 2.

Anybody know for sure?

Elton

class 3

MTL_4runner

I thought the OEM hitch was a class III, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

rocket

iTrader: (1)

yep, it's a class III

Elton

ahh my sister had one that thing crumpled liked a beer can i couldint believe how much damage it took by getting sideswiped by a honda civic i can dig up some pics if needed

pat161

Also keep in mind that the 9200 # represents the weight of your truck, any gear and the trailer. 3rd gens tow 5,000lb w/ the V6.

Starbuck3733T

Excellent info guys, obviously I'm more than set with the class 3 hitch.

Pics of the jetta wreck, she went head on (hit some ice, went into the other lane at roughly 20MPH) with a late model mitsu mirage coupe:

http://www.personal.psu.edu/mss26/jettaaftermath

Really, the damage isn't that bad for what happend. Good thing it's only costing my dad (who is getting the car to replace his ancient 86 jetta) parts... He's a happy guy now. Course he also thinks nobody 'needs' 4WD. Crazy In one of the pics you can see the side of my dear-sainted 1994 SR5 5MT that blew a rod bearing 7 days before I wrecked the jetta. bad car luck. But damn did I ever get a good deal on the 02, and I loooooveeee it!

Elton

its not that bad heres what happen to my sisters
Clicky the front a-arm is bent axle snapped in half set off both airbags broke some motor mounts and tweaked the raditor support and rippled the roof it was pretty much totaled

Starbuck3733T

Youch!