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Old 12-30-2008, 12:19 PM
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Default Towing thoughts - tractor

I've sold my 97 Dodge 3/4 ton diesel so I'm curious to know how well a 2008 Tundra CM 5.7 4x4 will tow my tractor. (I already know it has the power) Attached below is a pic of my setup of my dodge and trailer, I only ever used a antisway friction bar and it towed/trailered fine. On average I tow about 2-3 times a year and the trip is short compared to others about about 80 miles 1 way.

Not sure if an Equilizer or WD hitch would be needed.

Empty weight of the trailer I'm guessing is about 1500lbs (8'x14' car trailer)
Tractor weighs about 4000lbs

Therefore that puts me at about 5500lbs give or take.

I see alot of positive discussions about "Air Lift" bags and I did some research looking threw some older posts. I was hoping to find a releated search on a topic that discussed if you tow in excess of "X" weight then it would be advised you use "Air Lift" bags with the Tundra, as well the same topic with a weight distribution hitch.

If you could provide your thougths it would be helpful. My best answer is going to be hook it up and tow down the road a couple miles to see how it does.

thanks for your input.

http://s462.photobucket.com/albums/q...Tractor001.jpg

Last edited by ck25; 12-30-2008 at 12:24 PM.
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