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MiniSimp · « **on:** Apr 01, 2007, 10:31:22 AM »

Ok, so I've got a 2001 4Runner 3.4L with a 5500lb towing capacity 500lb tongue weight.

So does that mean that I can tow 5500 behind the hitch, or is that 5500lbs total cargo including the driver and whatever else is inside the 4Runner?

6.72:1 · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 08:39:04 PM »

I am not sure, but I have hauled about 4000 at one time with my Runner...same as your's.

We need an expert here:

Calling BigMike!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 08:42:29 PM »

if its got a tow rating of 5500 then that it behind the ball, trailer and load

kneedownnate · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 08:46:12 PM »

Dang, I saw a 79ish 2wd toyota towing another 79ish 2wd toy on the freeway yesterday. I'm sure that well exceeded the recommendations.

I'm sure they mean you can tow a total of 5500lbs post vehicle. There should be a gross figure for towing, which should be near 10000lbs with the weight of the runner.

Duffil · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 08:46:39 PM »

yep, total load not to exceed 5500lbs gross wt of your load.

DTB · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 08:49:29 PM »

i towed oldskool 1000 miles back from colorado with my 4 cyl

dont say anything to him though....he's STILL sensitive about it

6.72:1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 05, 2007, 08:24:37 PM »

Haha....

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