MXjunk127
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Post by MXjunk127 on Aug 12, 2003 17:46:35 GMT -5
can i tow a trailor with my 7.5" lift? what do i need?
thanks for the info.
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Post by 4xfred on Aug 12, 2003 20:21:50 GMT -5
;D There's no INFO. here!!!! Please fill in the details. Later...
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MXjunk127
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Post by MXjunk127 on Aug 12, 2003 20:38:25 GMT -5
Well what do you kneed to know? I have a 22' and 15' trailor. I need to sell my tow vehicle because the bills are to much. (its a 2001 GMC serria 1500 with 29k on it). So my alternative is my 1986 Toyota 4x4 in excellent condition. The truck has been completely rebuilt and is driven daily. It has 7.5" lift IFS (4.5 suspension 3" body) There are 35" x 13" x 15" Mickey Thompson Desert Claws on Mickey Thompson M/T Classics. The motor has been rebuilt with less 30,000 miles. the truck was geared to either 4.10 or 4.70 something. I need this truck to be off road worthy and can tow. can it?
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Post by 4xfred on Aug 12, 2003 21:09:03 GMT -5
;D Sure it can!! As long as you're not in a hurry!!! What's on these trailers? Weight is a huge factor. Since you're in Tx., going over passes shouldn't be a big deal. You really need to figure out the gear's before you go any further. 4.10 to 4.70 is a HUGE difference. Later...
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MXjunk127
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Post by MXjunk127 on Aug 12, 2003 21:33:26 GMT -5
motocross equippment and dunebuggies. usually about 1000 pounds on the weekend. what do you mean not fast like 60? I dont understand differences in gears i see most things like 5.10s. what do these thing mean?
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Post by snorkleman on Aug 13, 2003 11:37:42 GMT -5
When he is talking about gears he is referring to the differential gears in the axles. You might already knew that part. The gears go like this..the bigger the number the slower you'll go..The number is the product of dividing the ring gear teeth with the pinion gear teeth. So 4.10 gears would be the pinion gear turning 4.10 times for every one turn of the ring gear. When youg et bigger tires you need to make up the difference for the extra outside diameter of the tire. So you want the ring gear to turn slower in proportion to the pinion gear...hence higher gearing. Hope that makes sense. Anyway with 35" tires on your truck I would hope for at least 4.88 gears. If I were you i would load up the trailer and take the toyota for a spin towing and see what you think. It all depends on what you needand how it works for ya. If your truck is a V6 you might be able to pull decently long distances. If its a 4cyl it might be too underpowered for all that you got. Try it out...
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MXjunk127
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Post by MXjunk127 on Aug 13, 2003 13:28:28 GMT -5
nope its a 4 bannger  I might try and put a new engine in it, but my parents are stronly apposed to it. hmm... i will try towing but i'm in the ditch if i cant. |
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Post by L8sho2003 on Sept 21, 2003 13:50:32 GMT -5
I agree with the previous replies completely, but the most important issue is stopping. Make sure your brakes are in good working order. I tow heavy loads with my mini trucks frequently, and as slow as it is in the hills it's still not as worrysome as when some dumb#%$ stops right in front of you with no notice. I've come close to disaster a couple of times due to bad drivers (no brake lights, signals, etc.).
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Post by MXjunk127 on Sept 24, 2003 22:23:08 GMT -5
well the truck is gone, i screwed up the motor and an hour later sold it for a bunch. and its only running on 2 cylenders.  |
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