Topic: Toyota 4 Runner

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November 1, 2012 at 9:54 pm #321425

LedzepP4
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Is anyone pulling a 19ft Basscat boat with a Toyota 4 Runner?I have a P4, the 4 runner has a 270 hp V6, the sales guy is telling me this thing will pull my boat, I dont know.Right now Im using a Ford F-150 with a 4.6 V8.Thanks.

November 1, 2012 at 9:59 pm #321440

Pittbull Jay
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Stopping may be your issue… I pulled my first Jaguar with a ford ranger (edge taller gear) pulled just fine on flat land it was the stopping that was the issue

November 1, 2012 at 11:26 pm #321447

fishmagnet
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Yeah, itll pull it no problem.But as mentioned, STOPPING is the question!I pulled my 96 P-II with a 1990 V-6 4-Runner, and trying to stop in the rain or accelerating onto the highway were the biggest issues, especially the hard braking in the rain part!

November 2, 2012 at 12:38 am #321458

deesel104
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I pull my P2 with a 2005 4runner but mine is the AWD V8 version. It pulls and stops great. I also have a 98 Z71 with the 5.7 Vortec. 4runner v8 is stronger but z71 is a little more stable overall. With that said I wouldnt hesitate hauling my boat anywhere with the 4runner. Would recommend the v8 though. Its the smaller iForce v8 used in the Tundra. Just my $.02.Last edited by deesel104 on November 2nd, 2012, 12:41 am, edited 1 time in total.

November 2, 2012 at 12:55 am #321467

JohnM17
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No problem with the AWD Limited. You can no longer get the V-8 in the Toyota. We had the V-8 in our 04 with AWD. You have to drop an extra 15K and step into the LX460 Lexus for the V8 now. We have drug the Cougar 4-5 hours each way with no problem. Drop it into 4th and she will pull. The big six isnt a smooth as the old 4.7 V-8 on the rolling hills. Gas mileage is still about 12 MPG pulling 70-75 MPH. Those that doubt the braking capacity look at the weight difference between the AWD Runner and a Tahoe. I bet you are shocked at how close they are in size and weight since the body style change. I would NOT try to tow with a 2WD 4-Runner, 4WD at a minimum and the AWD is much preferred.

November 2, 2012 at 2:09 am #321490

Raggamuffin Rippin
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I am corrently using my dads 96 Landcruiser AWD to tow my cougar and it tows fair and stops good, however Would be better with the 8 cyl motor for sure…that is my only complaint! Works the trasns too hard with 6 cyl. onj grades uphill. I love the shorter wheel base for manuvering, over my F150 i am working on. May look for a used v8 Landcruiser. Last edited by Raggamuffin rippin on November 2nd, 2012, 2:11 am, edited 1 time in total.
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