Pulling a trailer with a 22RE 4Runner...?
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This is my 22RE work truck. Not sure exactly how much my trailer ways but the yota yanks it around great
One of my old 87 22RE. This one of those crapy Harbor Freight trailers(dont buy one). She would dog a bit going up Hwy50 but other than that no problems.
I know this isnt towing... But thought I'd throw it in
One of my old 87 22RE. This one of those crapy Harbor Freight trailers(dont buy one). She would dog a bit going up Hwy50 but other than that no problems.
I know this isnt towing... But thought I'd throw it in
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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.
I plan on doint the 'Y' pipe with extra heat sheilding (hope it helps), other than that I love the bike. Did awesome on highway 550 in Co.
Glad to see more 22RE yotas towing, I got this truck for the reliability (a junker that will save me money) and now I'm finding myself throwing money at it like I do with my bikes and guns.
Also, Love the pics, hauling bikes in your truck is an exception.
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Its no fun throwing money at a truck and still not running any better, that's why went out bought a fj cruiser. i was tired of replacing parts every weekend instead of hunting or riding my bike.
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I'm sure mine will run much better and be more reliable after the engine swap. I could go and buy a new truck (I've made that mistake once). Now I simply pay cash for everything and try not to dump too much money into my toys. Also, being mechanically inclined helps to keep my rigs running well and honestly I enjoy the weekend projects.
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my 22 barely goes 30 up my hill, and i pull a 6x8 trailer with my 900lb wheeler on it around town and it pulls fine. no power on hills, but it never does anyways. you could pull that no problems.
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Decided to go with Kendon single motorcycle trailer (trailer weight 300 lbs with a load rating up to 1000 lbs), Can't wait to get my hitch installed now.
Nice to hear about the 22RE towing success! If/when I decide to change the gearing.. What gearing will help to pull a trailer up hills but will still do well on the interstate??
Nice to hear about the 22RE towing success! If/when I decide to change the gearing.. What gearing will help to pull a trailer up hills but will still do well on the interstate??
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see, that's the thing. with stock gears and tires, you get both low(ish) rpm's on the highway, and good torque for towing. if you gear lower, you'll have higher rpm's. if you get a bigger tire, you'll have a less torque. though, with the right combo of the two, i'm sure you could find a good compromise.
i think you could get away with 31's...
i think you could get away with 31's...
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see, that's the thing. with stock gears and tires, you get both low(ish) rpm's on the highway, and good torque for towing. if you gear lower, you'll have higher rpm's. if you get a bigger tire, you'll have a less torque. though, with the right combo of the two, i'm sure you could find a good compromise.
i think you could get away with 31's...
i think you could get away with 31's...
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Nice ride there, sc87yota...nice family you got there too. Reminds me of mine except my son is now about 5'6", 130 lbs or so and just turned 13...and my wife's dark hair is shorter. I'll contribute my pic as soon as I get one of my 4Runner pulling my Triton double sled trailer with the sleds on it...
What kind of rear bumper is that and what's it rated for?
What kind of rear bumper is that and what's it rated for?
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Nice ride there, sc87yota...nice family you got there too. Reminds me of mine except my son is now about 5'6", 130 lbs or so and just turned 13...and my wife's dark hair is shorter. I'll contribute my pic as soon as I get one of my 4Runner pulling my Triton double sled trailer with the sleds on it...
What kind of rear bumper is that and what's it rated for?
What kind of rear bumper is that and what's it rated for?
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After doing more long distance driving I think I'm going to wait on pulling the bike till I upgrade: exhaust system, intake, and gearing. Climbing these mountains is no joke!