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Does anyone here tow? Post up your pics.

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by autosport209, Sep 11, 2017.

  1. Dec 1, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    FISHN43

    FISHN43 New Member

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    Thanks! Love my Etec, but I’ll go with Yamaha next time.
     
  2. Dec 1, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    Gmillz85

    Gmillz85 Ski Bum Extraordinaire

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    She's a Pro
    I never knew there were that many first gens made after 2010!

    I haul, that almost counts.

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  3. Dec 1, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Shame what happened with Evinrude.
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    FISHN43

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    I know. I still don’t understand it... :confused:
     
  5. Dec 1, 2020 at 7:37 PM
    #35
    onesojourner

    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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  6. Dec 2, 2020 at 8:03 AM
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    Gmillz85

    Gmillz85 Ski Bum Extraordinaire

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    She's a Pro
    Toytec AAL with Boss shocks, Firestone ride right bags, leaf springs clamped. Handles like a dream. I also now have 700lb springs in the front. Made a big difference. Camper clocks in just shy of 1100
     
  7. Dec 2, 2020 at 8:37 AM
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    onesojourner

    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    Do you have daystar cradles? I use a weight distribution hitch when I tow but I would like to get some airbags to handle a load of firewood.
     
  8. Dec 2, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    3/2" lift, visor, 33s, eibach pro-truck, Cvj axles BFF Bumper 4.56 Tacoma Diffs
    this was a long time ago, before the rust repairs.

    IMG_2402.jpg
     
  9. Dec 2, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    ezdog

    ezdog New Member

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    Gateway To The West
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    2001 RCLB V8,4WD 2015 RCLB 5.7,4WD
    Live to Tow
    Tow to Live!
    12'x6' Featherlite Aluminum Cargo
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    5'x8' Wabash Cargo,little shrunken Dry box Semi Trailer,only 4 like it on the road!
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    7'x10' Cargo Conversion to Camper ,Stealthy
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    17' Casita Knock hard,I might be in the back!
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  10. Dec 3, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    Cummins3500

    Cummins3500 Never finishes.....

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    No tow duties for the ole tundra but it makes an awesome support/interference vehicle when the 5th wheels gets moved for work.

    drug that thing all over Texas, and Indiana. Currently working way close to home

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  11. Dec 3, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    JP21

    JP21 New Member

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    2.5 fox, Rear 5100 B’s, Firestone air bags, 33 Nokian’s, air Intake & Exhaust, ARE Topper, Sony 7”,
    Loaded 6500lb on it today to give the airbags a solid test run to the shop. 25lb of pressure and very little sag. 4runner is going in for a body swap

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  12. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    Gmillz85

    Gmillz85 Ski Bum Extraordinaire

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    She's a Pro
    Yes I knew I was forgetting something. My bags sit on the daystars.
     
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  13. Mar 31, 2021 at 12:01 PM
    #43
    onesojourner

    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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  14. Mar 31, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 270k miles. 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4 Cement Grey 75k miles
    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus

    Pushing some max GVWR's and payloads here!
     
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  15. Mar 31, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    For sure. It was out of necessity, and only about 40 miles. Honestly wasn’t that bad.
     
  16. Mar 31, 2021 at 1:56 PM
    #46
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus
    Towed an ML320 Mercedes on a 16ft car hauler with no trailer breaks. Close to 7,000#. 45 mph on the backroads for about 20 miles. The no trailer brakes was the worrisome part. Driving slow with plenty of distance made it feel controllable.
     
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  17. Mar 31, 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    chunk

    chunk New Member

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    110 miles north of Los Angeles, Ca.
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    Bone stock
    DR tow_001.jpg
    Always seems to involve motorcycles.
     
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  18. Mar 31, 2021 at 4:22 PM
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    Lil Steve

    Lil Steve Living the dream

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    We have nearly identical truck/bikes tastes. :thumbsup:


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  19. Mar 31, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    des2mtn

    des2mtn Third Member

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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    Tonto cover
    Truck is mostly relieved of Grandpa status and tow duties. I have a Joe Hauler just for the bike and it works great.

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  20. Mar 31, 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    Barabajackel

    Barabajackel New Member

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    Just got done towing 2 pallets of concrete mix no problem

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  21. Mar 31, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus
  22. Mar 31, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus
    This beast of a camper. 6480#, probably 7000# with gear. At the limits for sure. Trailer brakes with controller, weight distribution hitch with sway control, 2 noodles for rear leaf springs. Pre plasti-dip era obviously.


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  23. Mar 31, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 270k miles. 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4 Cement Grey 75k miles
    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus
    And this classic MC Stars and Stripes. Beautiful boat, It's a buddy of mine's.


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  24. Apr 2, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    shoe07

    shoe07 New Member

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    Out and about this Easter weekend. Down in Kentucky at carter caves. Appears to be a beautiful area. Can’t wait to get on the trails.
    Truck did great on the way down, got about 9.2 mpg, but had a good 10-15 mph tailwind.

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  25. Apr 2, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    04TundraTRD

    04TundraTRD Once upon a time....

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    Bilstein 5100's on all four corners, Setting 4 on the fronts, 1" Front Diff Drop Kit, Suspensionmaxx Front Sway bar end links, 1" lift shackles out back, 1.5" wheel spacers all around, 285/75R16 BFG AT TA/KO2's, Front Brush Guard with 20" LED light bar, Kool Vue Dodge style tow mirrors, Yellow Box Speedo Corrrecter by Yellr, Volant CAI, Banks Monster 3” Catback Exhaust, LED's on the interior, LED Headlamps and LED Back Up Bulbs
    The day we picked up our new Travel Trailer. 4000 lbs, trailer brake controller, weight distribution hitch with sway control.

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  26. May 22, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    ProudTundran

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    Those rims really set the truck off. Are these aftermarket?
     
  27. May 22, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  28. May 25, 2021 at 8:23 AM
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    04DCTundraMan

    04DCTundraMan Crimedog McGriff

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    Sony Head Unit, Pioneer Speakers, Back up camera, Blacked out Emblems, SPC Control Arms, OME 2.5" front lift, 1.5" rear spacer, Flowmaster Super 44 muffler, LineX bedliner
    I tow my 18' Boston whaler with mine, pulls it very easily.

    IMG_3731.HEIC.jpg
     
  29. May 25, 2021 at 8:24 AM
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    04DCTundraMan

    04DCTundraMan Crimedog McGriff

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    Sony Head Unit, Pioneer Speakers, Back up camera, Blacked out Emblems, SPC Control Arms, OME 2.5" front lift, 1.5" rear spacer, Flowmaster Super 44 muffler, LineX bedliner
    Nice Whaler!
     
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  30. May 25, 2021 at 4:08 PM
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    Diablo169

    Diablo169 ROKRAPR

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    2” Lift, Bilstein 5100’s and 885’s, Rear 5100’s Icon 3 Leaf Pack and Firestone Air Bags with Daystar Cradles. Spider Trax 1.25” Wheel Spacers, Factory Wheels wrapped with Toyo 285/70r17 AT2’s.
    The heaviest I tow is about 3,500lbs and that the RZR. Tows fine with E Rated 33’s. These pics are before air bags.

    For real towing I use the dually :stirthepot:

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