That is the optimal setup. That's why I'd like to buy a new one before I sell the old one so I can transport all my mods.
Build from South Texas, Drew02a
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thekidcatcher
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Nice man. sounds like a plan
So, if you haven't heard yet, I'm selling this truck and getting dedicated trail and tow rigs.
If there are any parts/ mods you'd like just shoot me a PM and I'll cut you a deal. I'm keeping the lift and tire, and I can't sell anything that I need in the truck to sell it. But anything else is fair game.
If there are any parts/ mods you'd like just shoot me a PM and I'll cut you a deal. I'm keeping the lift and tire, and I can't sell anything that I need in the truck to sell it. But anything else is fair game.
um.... noI'll trade you a eight ball shifter for your stock one.
taco4x4rar
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Trade beds?
Yeah, that ought to motivate a buyer.
taco4x4rar
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Just slap a TRD sticker on it, everyone knows white trucks with blue beat to shit beds sell like hot cakes
On a more serious note, what are you getting for a tow rig?
It depends on what my trail rig is. If I get a Toy Truck, then I'll buy a 4runner to tow it. If I get a 4runner, then I'll get a Taco to tow it.Just slap a TRD sticker on it, everyone knows white trucks with blue beat to shit beds sell like hot cakes
On a more serious note, what are you getting for a tow rig?
AlienXtx
Nignog
How about a Crome and brass one that looks like a upside down .45 shell
taco4x4rar
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I hate to say it but dump your idea for a midsize tow rig, I know rob will dissagree with me but once you stack a rig on a trailer with gear you're going to be pushing almost 9K weight wise (5k built rig, 2K trailer, then another 1K for gear/extra fuel plus what ever is in the truck) While a tacoma or 4runner can tow that it certainly won't do it very well and it will put some serious wear and tear on the drivetrain over time.
I don't plan on towing this thing everywhere. Just want to have the option.
taco4x4rar
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A potential buyer for your rig
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162497
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162497
Randy is right. You are pushing it a lot to tow with a Tacoma or 4 Runner. Its a 5-6K max weight. Even with trailer brakes etc your really pushing it. Its just a matter of time till something breaks on the two rig or you have something sketchy happen while towing.
I would just buy a nice flat bed trailer and bribe buddies that own full sizes with beer to pull it. Or step up and get a full size yourself instead of a Tacoma.
I don't plan on using a trailer, and those old trucks/ 4runners aren't very light at all. Besides, once I get it running good and reliable, I won't need to tow it.
yotarob
Kiss My IFS
A trailer is going to be next next big (tax time) investment. Even with Todds traler I have been using & my 4runner I am still under the factory tow rating & my tacoma does just fine with it, 70 mph no problem. I did add a few mods to the taco to help with towing though. I also plan on getting my rig street legal, it just doesn't seem worth all of the effort to tow it short distances.
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Im never going to wheel it that hard...................................... I wont need a trailer..................................That climb doesnt like that bad........................Hold my beer and watch this shit......................Can someone call that guy with a trailer...................
Im never going to wheel it that hard...................................... I wont need a trailer..................................That climb doesnt like that bad........................Hold my beer and watch this shit......................Can someone call that guy with a trailer...................
Silverback
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LOL.. I've heard and said most of those.
So Drew you should rename this to the "UnBuild"