I'm trying to get some stepping slabs and would like to know if the 3rd gen is capable to handle 1,000 lbs of slabs (inside the car) or I should divide them into a couple trips? Anything I could do to my runner before loading those slabs on it in order to make the trip easier for my runner?

Thanks,

 

That is a lot of weight, i would tow on a trailer

 

Thanks! but how much weight I should put on during each trip if I don't have a trailer?

 

It'd probably be fine...but I'd separate it into two trips.

You can also get a better spring set for the back or get some type of coil spring airbag system...that is...if you are needing a reason to upgrade. ;-)

Otherwise, like I said it'd probably be fine and take care while driving that extra 1000 pounds as it will definitely handle differently.

 

Thank you guys! I always get quick replies on the Yotatech forum comparing to the Audi, VW or Subaru forums.

 

Check the sticker usually on the driver's side door jamb or owner's manual Will list the load capacity.

 

Yeah well...I've always thought us Toyota owners are a little more humble. Audis, VWs, and Subies seem to belong to more rich kids and "high rollers"...maybe thats just in my neighborhood though. ;-)

There may actually be a door sticker that talks about payload capacites as well...just in case you want a definitive answer. I mean i've carried 15 bags of concrete before in my rig which got me lowered a bit but nothing terrible. Although I am running an upgraded suspension. If your stock, you'd prolly be riding on the bumpstops.

 

I would be more worried about 1000 lbs of rock inside the truck with me during an accident than if my rig could haul it. Those little hooks in your cargo area are not going to hold a load like that.

 

I've put twenty bags of water softener salt from Costco in a 2nd gen a few times. It sits low but it still has some spring action.

 

20 bags times 40lbs each = 800lbs

 

If it were me...I'd do 2 trips just to be safe. I'll probably do fine in one but two would be easier on the vehicle and would be safer as well. Just because you can does not always mean you should.

 

Actually, I don't remember correctly but I think that the bags were Morton sodium chloride and were 50 lbs each. I think the potassium chloride bags are 40lbs each. I have a record of it some where. I just remember 20 was a good number and I started to get unconfortable after 22. I also remember thinking that if I am going to go higher than 20 I might as well buy a pallet of 62, I think, get a stout flatbed trailer and pull the load.

I never did try that though. It's a lot of weight.

 

the 4runners are rated for 1/2 ton so you should be fine

my dad has probably put over a ton of tile and tools in his and it took it fine...just go slow and keep some distance from the car ahead of you

 

Before ya make the haul you should slap on a set of Tundra front brake calipers and rotors