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Towing Question...

I know its probably been asked before but I cant seem to find info on the older Toyota trucks and what they can safely tow. I am looking at a 1987 22R based Toyota truck (manual shift) and want to know if it can safely tow a race car I have (car and trailer would weigh under 2600 pounds) or if I should hold out and get a newer car with the 22RE or the 6 cylinder.

I have been a big fan of older Toyotas for some time and when the need came up for me to get a "tow vehicle" a older Toyota came to mind. I just want to make sure im not going to be asking more of the truck than it wants to give =)

Any input , ideas, or ways the a older 22R trucks can be made to better handle towing the 2600 pounds I need it to would be greatly appreciated !

--Chris

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Chris
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I towed a 300ZX a few times with a 22R / manual tranny powered '85 pickup. It pulled the load surprisingly well, even at 55-60 MPH, but I wouldn't make a habit of it unless you live on the salt flats. I think the total load ran about 3500 pounds in my case.

STOPPING IT was another story! If you do this, do it with trailer brakes.

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B a r r y

just

2600lbs is a good bit of weight for that old Yota. If it has stock tires you might get by for a while but if it has a lift and big tires (which reduces your towing power) I would not try it.
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SnoMan

I two a 1200# sail boat with my 85 22RE - I'd say that is about the limit I'd want to tow. I sure would not use the bumper mounted hitch even on

1000#.
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Wolfgang

I drive a 1990 Toyota Hilux 2.8L diesel (3L eng (a) consider what your truck is able to STOP when loading up the tow bar

(b) never, never tow a trailer in 5th gear (a guaranteed way to wear your 5th gear out). 4th gear is fine but you'll have to travel more slowly to avoid wearing your engine out

Hope that helps

Euan

Christchurch, NZ

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Euan

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