stangman39

Hi all,

I have a buddy who wants me to possible p/u a '67 Mustang for him 2 hours from my house.
My 4Runner is pretty much all stock and has 164K miles on it, Sr5 2WD.

Would hooking a tow dolly up to it and pulling a 3000lb car for 2 hours be too much for the truck to handle?
I've pulled 2 jetskis before but that was a few years back.

Thanks for the thoughts.

BigBluePile

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Is the rear bumper rated? Do you have a reciever hitch? Do you have trailer light hook up?

If I can use my '86 to tow and '89 nissan sentra on a dolly full of junk 1100 miles...you'd probably be ok....

Tofer

it wont be an issue... take it easy and you'll be fine

badattitude

Be sure to turn your OD (overdrive) off.

bigt

i used to tow a 22re 4runner with another 22re 4runner on a car dolly regularly..

make sure its a hitcvh that attaches to the frame not just one bolted to a bumper...

dropzone

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for you thAt is a bad idea.
For the OP he will be fine. Just make sure your brakes are in good shape

stangman39

The hitch is attached to the frame and I have the wiring harness.
A few years back I pulled 2 3 seater jetskis on a double trailer with it.

Didn't know about turning the Overdrive off. I guess it'll just mean lower gas mileage with it turned off.

Brakes are good but not great...they pulsate a little bit but should be fine for the trip.

Wish I had some time between now and my wedding in 2 months to add a trans cooler. Maybe I can find time to add one before towing.

narfy

the reason you want to turn your OD off is because your torque converter will be locked up in 3rd gear, rather than unlocked in overdrive, which reduces transmission temperatures...

stangman39

Found out since the Mustang is RWD and automatic in order to use a tow dolly the seller will have to take the driveshaft out. Not sure if he is gonna be able to do this...
So I may have to use a car trailer from Uhaul. I've used them before but not with the 4Runner.
Do you think the heavier weight of the trailer compared to tow dolly will make a difference?

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

I hate to say this but if you bought the car or your friend it is up to you to prepare the car for towing. Granted the seller might help or not.

2 hours away It would be easier just to drive it home .unless it is not running

A car trailer is a lot heavier if you need to rent one I doubt you will be able to because trailer weight plus the car will be greater then the 4Runner. Or close enough by uhauls chart

I found out the hard way about Uhaul and hauling cars

stangman39

The Mustang has been in storage for 12 years so I can't risk driving it. Seller says he will take the driveshaft out so hopefully a tow dolly from U Haul will work ok. Maybe I'll just say I'm towing a Geo Metro!

99 sas runner

if you do that they will more then likely give you a small trailer. and a 67 stang is ALOT wider then a metro...
if you use a dollie i suggest making him buy brand new tires (or atleast really nice ones) for the rear of the stang, a blow out with no spare on a dollie sucks.... BELIVE ME!! haha

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Yes 12 year old tires I would take two good tires mounted on rims just swap them around .

Better safe then sorry

stangman39

I have a neighbor with a newer F150 I'm thinking of asking if I can borrow...then I'll just get a car trailer so I don't have to worry about a blowout tire.

99 sas runner

good idea

stangman39

Neighbor friend said I can borrow her truck.
Now I can get a car trailer and not have to worry about doing any damage to the trans or anything on the 4Runner.

Thanks for all the helps, thoughts and tips.

camo31_10.50

must be a dang good neighbor to let you borrow her truck....rofl


i don't like driving other peoples vehicles..if something messes up then i gotta pay for it...even if it wasn't my fault

stangman39

She is a good neighbor and I've helped her out a few times in the past.
She knows how I am with cars/trucks and trusts me. She knows if anything happens to it I'll fix it (or in this case my friend will!). There just are not many options out there for renting a truck with a tow package any more.

Texas_Ace

I have towed countless cars with my 4runner and even an overloaded trailer (at LEAST 6,000lb over 1500 miles). You will be fine, the biggest thing to keep in mind is the brakes, make sure they are in good condition and drive like it is icey out, brake early and don't plan on being able to accelerate out of trouble.

Also, always use a trailer unless there is no other option, it tows much better with a trailer and it is just easier all around, and safer IMO.

If you have a truck though you will be fine.

stangman39

My brakes are good but not great...on the highway if I have to stomp on them they are a little jumpy under the pedal. I need to make them last for at least 2 more months till after my wedding! I think towing with the 4Runner might push the brakes over the edge.

Also...Uhaul has their stupid system that says a 4Runner really can't tow much of anything!! So I'll play it safe and use my neighbors F150. I may be taking how a 8inch rear end and axle also so it will be easier to put that into the bed of the truck.

On a side note I did find a place with 4 locations around Atlanta that rents F150 trucks with tow package for around $75/day. Triangle rentals.