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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Question Pulling a trailer with a 22RE 4Runner...?

I'm currently having a new 22RE performance engine swapped with a Pro cluctch. Expected power about 20hp over stock I'm guessing.

I would like to pull my motorcycle (about 400 lbs) with a light weight single axle trailer (about 200-300 lbs).

My questions: Should I pull with my 4Runner? How will it pull ~700 lbs and brake with elevation change/ long hill climbs?

This is my only option at this point and would like to hear from anyone out there will experience in pulling with their 22RE truck/SUV. Also, I don't plan on pulling anything till after 5K miles are on the new rebuild. Thanks!
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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you should do fine. just keep the rpms up to maintain speed.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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you'll be fine

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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i just got back from the scrap yard, i pulled 1500 lbs of scrap , had to down shift goin up hill, pulled good other than that
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Isn't the stock bumper hitch rated at 700lbs? if you have a hitch that makes it even better. you should be fine.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Cool! Good to hear. I just recently sold my 1,200 lb 14'X6.5' bike trailer because it was honestly overkill. I love hauling my bikes to nice roads (Cali, Co, etc.) and thought I would have to buy a big truck just to tow.

I'm glad I have the EFI because I often hit high altitude.

Let's see more pictures of 22RE trucks or 4runners towing.

P.S. I plan on setting up a tow hitch with adjustabl receiver.
Something like this:
And trailer like this:

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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that trailer you posted should be an easy tow, especially if the bike is balanced over the axle.

i have a hitch mount under the bumper, which i strongly recommend. if nothing else than a light tow-point
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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Like all else it will take some getting used to.

That is very little weight compared to the things I have pulled.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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We needs pics of the motorcycle . This is mine

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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u cant see it but thats behind my 85 4runner and it tows great around town and on the highway but when i hit a hill i got to shift down and keep it at about 3k rpm. but it also has 200k on the eng
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JPL

Let's see more pictures of 22RE trucks or 4runners towing.
I think there is already a thread like that.

EDIT: it was placed in the 3rd gen 4runner section and 1st gen Tacoma section though
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/p...-stuff-243494/

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JPL
Let's see more pictures of 22RE trucks or 4runners towing.
not a 22RE, but the trailer is about 4,000lbs loaded (rated 3,500 / the axle is less than 1/2" from bouncing off the trailer frame) and the 4runner was outrunning the V10 RV uphill, at elevation in northern AZ
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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my trucks towing capacity is 5000lbs....its the turbo with the towing package...but I'm sure you could handle a motorcycle
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Shouldnt be an issue especially with a well balanced trailer like that!
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jeetS
my trucks towing capacity is 5000lbs....its the turbo with the towing package...but I'm sure you could handle a motorcycle
are you sure it isn't more like 3500?
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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I've seen 22-RE Toyota trucks towing other Toyota trucks on single axle trailers. Probably not the safest thing, but it can be done xD
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 94toy22re
We needs pics of the motorcycle . This is mine
Nice CBR! Before I got my R1 it was between the GSX-R, CBR, ZX10R, and R1.

Here are my babies!


Originally Posted by JDOGG
I think there is already a thread like that.



EDIT: it was placed in the 3rd gen 4runner section and 1st gen Tacoma section though

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/p...-stuff-243494/
Well this could be a thread for the 1st and 2nd gen.

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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I used to have a 05 raven r1 needed money had to sell, I have a sv650 i used to ride to class now my gf is learning how to ride it. i found a steal on that cbr this summer and couldn't resist. How do you like your toasty seat? that's one thing i hated on the r1, but still its the sexiest of the jap bikes.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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It'll do fine.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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Good to know Corax, looks like my trailer will be giving up before the 4 runner. Our old vehicle was a Trooper which had a big frame so I never had to worry about capacity, looks like I still wont have that problem. About 3k is the limit on my trailer.
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