Towing a Notch 400 mi w/ 4Runner???

[Strype]

My 2005 4Runner
245hp
V6
Factory hitch (the black kind like aftermarket connected to frame)
5000 lb Towing Capacity
Trip Distance: 400 miles!
Towing a Notch 5.0


Trailor or Dolly?
Good idea or not
No factory transmission cooler that I know of. I can drive the notch back if I want.

 

[FrankenStang]

****, drive the NOTCH!

I would.

 

[68torinogt]

trailer would be easiest and smothest it will pull it just fine. ive pulled a lincoln continental with my v6 ford f150 no trailer brakes

 

[Strype]

Even for 400 miles?

 

[5.0 con-vert]

Even for 400 miles?

You'll be fine. I tow stuff everywhere with my 3.3L Xterra with no problem. I towed the vert back from Skokie to Grand Rapids with a tow dolly and a blazer. That 4runner will have no dilemna either way, but the flatbed will be a nicer trip home.

 

[Strype]

You'll be fine. I tow stuff everywhere with my 3.3L Xterra with no problem. I towed the vert back from Skokie to Grand Rapids with a tow dolly and a blazer. That 4runner will have no dilemna either way, but the flatbed will be a nicer trip home.

 

[68torinogt]

just take it slow and easy dont get in a hurry thats where things go south go the speenlimit or below and dont accelerate hard and stop slow itll work fine.

 

[Strype]

Kewl thanks guys... what do I use to restrain the car if I get the flat bed? I plan on going to Uhaul when I get down there hehe

 

[68torinogt]

3 in ratchet straps with axle straps criscrossed to the back axle not to the body in the front one will work but make sure it is tight so when the car bounces it wont come off check and double check the car and then go a few miles and check it again if it is good you should be ok to continue but keep an eye on the car pretty good just incase something happens.

 

[68torinogt]

u haul i think has straps on the trailer but may not

 

[Roland69]

so you bought a notch eh

 

[FrankenStang]

LUCKY...

 

[NRM90GT]

fyi, you have a tranny cooler built in to the radiator, smalll, but better than nothing. its best to turn overdrive off when towing. good luck dude

 

[DeVus1]

Should be fine. Just dont try to drive 100mph at all times.

 

[DMAN302]

pics pics pics....come on new ride and no pictures? Strype thought we were tight?

 

[Kabuki_notch]

my buddy pulled a car 8hrs with a ford ranger shoudlnt have a problem

 

[Strype]

Okay okay I haven't bought it yet...

Sorry DMAN302- I'll get ya pics


I pick it up saturday morning if all goes well... keep your fingers crossed cause I haven't paid for it yet though teh $$$ is on me!


PS: I decided to drive it back... no way I can afford the transmission on my wife's car

4Runner, $450 a month- I try not to throw it in the love of my life's face, but seriously, that's too much $$$ for a freakin SUV -D@m the love!!!


Anybody else whooped?

 

[Shakerhood]

My 2005 4Runner
245hp
V6
Factory hitch (the black kind like aftermarket connected to frame)
5000 lb Towing Capacity
Trip Distance: 400 miles!
Towing a Notch 5.0


Trailor or Dolly?
Good idea or not
No factory transmission cooler that I know of. I can drive the notch back if I want.

Your Runner should be fine for towing, and 236HP V6 should have enough balls to get you going.

 

[bcd]

Even for 400 miles?

Z71>4 RUNNER

 

[Strype]

Z71>4 RUNNER

Oh no you just di in t!


It's on like a chicken bone!