this is kind of a follow up to a pirate4x4 thread about pictures of us towing stuff. please only post 95 -04 tacomas and 96-02 4runners.

i towed this a few weeks ago. lightweight aluminium trailer with a banshee, raptor, and 450r dirtbike. towed about 450 miles both ways. second time ever towing anything. i have a 3.4 auto and it did not enojoy the hills. but i was able to drive 60-70 mph comfortably. please post up if you got any good towing pics!

 

My runner pulling a loaded 6x12 uhaul trailer 500 miles from northern to southern cali. http://www.flickr.com/photos/14500342@N02/6285311667/

 

This is our 6x12 Interstate cargo trailer. We use it for putting on bicycle races around the Spokane area. Loaded with gear, it weighs in at 2000-3000 lbs. It's quite slow on the hills and interstates. This picture was taken in Walla Walla Washington. Also, this was with the 4Runner's stock suspension.




This is my 4x8 utility trailer. It weighs about 400 lbs. I have a tough time remembering it's back there. This picture was taken in eastern/central Montana as my wife and I were hauling the trailer across the country. Before this picture was taken we were driving on the interstate and both fenders decided to blow off at 70 mph . Luckily they didn't hit anyone. Other than that, there were no problems towing it at that speed. Since this picture, the fenders have been re-attached. Also note the more level stance after the installation of the SS 7.2 lift. This makes towing the above trailer much nicer.

 

good start... come on i kno ppl have pulled more trailers! im hopin to see a car or somethin in tow

 

I believe it's ol harley that has used a 4Runner as a tow rig, but his is a 2nd gen.

 

Bad camera picture photos but the little 4runner is a work horse.

 

^^why do those loads seem to be exceeding the capacity of the truck to me?
Chains and binders work a lot better than allowing a strap to rub on metal..

 

I have some good pics of my rig towing stuff but the OP only wants 3rd gen 4runners Posted...

 

is that kubota even hooked up to your 4runner?
i dont see any rear end sag at all.

what is the weight of that tractor and trailer?

i'm going to guess 2000 for the trailer, and 4000 for the tractor?

 

Yes, it is hooked up. I think the tractor was well pretty balanced on the trailer. The tractor is smaller than it looks it's a little more than 3K pounds. It was a short trip to move the tractor, I don’t plan to pull it again with the 4runner.

 

ya once u put in lc coils in ther rear towing is pretty much not gonna happen

 

I'm not being critical, just trying to learn

I have a kubota tractor that is a bit smaller than that one, 1750HST4x4, and doesnt have the rear backhoe...and mine weighs 2000.
So, I figured yours was a lot heavier.
Do you have any idea how heavy that trailer is?

Did you have weight distribution hitch or brake controller? How did it tow? Are there hills where you live?

thx

 

I had a lot of trouble finding exact numbers but I think the tractor is about 1500 pounds, the backhoe is about 1500 pounds and I don't remember the weight of the loader. The trailer was rented and I do not know what it weighed. The trailer had surge brakes which worked well, no problems stopping at all. These were both towed before I did the Tundra brake upgrade which made a HUGE difference in my stopping capability.

I pulled the tractor about 10-15 miles. Small hills and winding roads, it wasn't a problem but the 4runner was working hard. My 4runner is a stick which helps, standard hitch.

Pulling that boat was a lot for the truck but not an issue. If I was towing it weekly I would have a Landcruiser in the driveway as the additional size and weight would be helpful. The boat I would tow again, the tractor I have no plans to tow again with the backhoe on.

I also have a 5X8 trailer that I find all kinds of use for. It’s barely noticeable when towing.

 

okay, question.
which tundra brake upgrade did you do? The "smaller" one, or the 230mm...or whatever it is...from the 2005 tundra.
And, when you say big difference, do you mean in overall stopping power?
I'm looking at doing this upgrade soon, and thought the braking power wouldnt be much different?
Also, which rims do you have to clear the tundra brakes?
I have the 16" optional rims for the 97.

 

by the way, I posted a pic on my kubota forum, and they estimated the weight of the tractor at 4500lbs
and then the trailer is probably pushing 2000

it is nice to know that with no weight distribution hitch you were able to tow that load so well.

 

I followed what this link suggests:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...rs-rotors.html

The above write up is excellent! I used parts from AutoZone, 231mm calipers and purchased ceramic pads. I also changed my brake fluid when I did the upgrade. I did have a little bit of a problem with the caliper hitting the rim which required just a tiny bit of grinding to the caliper.

The difference was very noticeable to me. When I first purchased the 4runner I could lock the brakes on pavement, with the TJM, larger tires and additional weight on the vehicle I could no longer lock the brakes on pavement (kick in the ABS). I can now easily lock the brakes. The 4runnner is much better breaking when loaded up with weight (people/gear). I actually feel like I have to be more delicate with the brakes because they are much better. I would recommend it.

 

hey, that is the same write up that i was going to follow

thx for the info

 

thank you sir...

heddleston... sweet pics man. you crazy!! lol

 

Snow camping

 

if you have more pics of the trailer, post em up

have any details on the trailer, like weight and length and stuff...and how your truck is set up for towing?