I'm looking at returning the 4runner to entirely street duty and buying a full up rig. I generally look down on people who buy their rigs instead of build them, but I've found a rig over on pirate that I can get for less then the cost of the parts. The problem is its not street legal. It does however come with a trailer.

Anyone have any experience towing with a 22re. I'm fairly sure its not a good idea. I'm not even sure its possible. Am I going to be able to get highway speeds with 4.88 and 33's towing a dual axle trailer and built rig?

Thanks
Jarrett

 

I'd say sure.


....As long as your being towed by something else

 

no way

 

I know of a guy who towed a 1st gen 4runner with a 1993 toyota pickup 22re 5spd over 500 kilometers so I am sure its possible, it just wont be fast

 

I tow with my v-6, but i don't know how well you would do with a 22re. if you are just going down the road, i would say sure, but if you have to go any kind of distance i would say no.

 

Your trying to pull/stop almost twice the trucks weight? Possible to do it with a HD truck, not so sure about a Wee-lil 4 banger runner.

 

Depending on the weight of the trailer / rig combo, you probably won't see better than 55 mph without changing tire sizes, or not using 5th gear (or maybe even 4th).

IF you are going to tow with the 4runner, you'll want to lose most if not all of the lift (if you have blocks on the rear springs, definitely ditch them) and drop your tire size down to about 30" so your 4.88's can help you out with some extra grunt.
You'll need a good frame mounted receiver hitch, preferably class V, 2 5/16" ball and I strongly recommend a weight-distributing hitch.
You will HAVE to have brakes on the trailer, either electric or hydraulic/surge type.

 

I'd have to say no. I have towed with this set up 2300 miles this summer. I was down to 30mph up the big passes and working my 235hp 4.0 way harder than I cared to. I can't even imagine a 100hp 4 banger on 33's. After that last long trip I started looking for a Tundra.

 

Good point. Yeah the tire size is going to hurt you. By keeping the truck low, you get a straight pull point for the trailer. I second the idea of having smaller tires but keeping your 4.88's because that will not only help you keep in the power band, but just get the thing rolling.

By the way, what is your full time wheeler going to be?

 

definitely trailer brakes.. i was pushed down a hill in my pickup by a heavy load yesterday it was pretty scary. the 22re can do it but it will be slow goin and probly hard on the motor so if you do do it just remember to go easy on the little motor even if it takes longer. when i get my trail rig and build it to the point its not street legal, im gonna go buy a mid 80's ford f series to tow it with you may also consider somethig like that. good luck!

 

Towing another vehicle with a 22re? On a trailer? No way. Too much for the motor....and even the clutch.