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About LinkBacksI have a 2004 Toyota Tundra DC and was adivsed of a towing problem involving the transmission. My mechanic told me that there was a technical service bulletin reference some part in the transmission that cannot handle a load of more than 3500 lbs if I plan on towing said load regularly. I cannot find anything about this for myself. The repair is going to cost a little over 900 dollars.
Has anyone heard of this or am I getting ripped off.
I will try to get more info on what the specific part in the transmission is for more info. I want to say it was an output shaft but am not 100% sure.
Ohh and the reason I ask I because I am looking to purchase a travel trailer and want to make sure that I can tow it. Its gvw is 3850lbs.
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- 06-30-2012 10:22 AM #1Rookie
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- 06-30-2012 10:42 AM #2
The trans problem was for 00 02 late have changed the part early 03
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Re: Towing I believe the problem involves some kind of bearings in the overdrive (4th) gear. Just turn off overdrive while towing.
- 06-30-2012 11:52 AM #4Random Poster
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Re: Towing I would have that mechanic dig up the TSB before going through with that repair. Like Tugga said , I think that was pre '04.
- 06-30-2012 01:38 PM #5Beer Me
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Re: Towing never had a problem when towing our boat with my tundra. and its over 3500
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It's got 4 wheels with a bed and it starts every time I turn the key.
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- 06-30-2012 03:08 PM #6H. M. Murdock
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Re: Towing I used to own and operate a landscaping business and a tree service and used my 2004 DC to tow all kinds of loads WAY over-gross without a single problem. Always tow with over drive off and you should not have any problems.
Your mechanic is incorrect in his advice and I second the motion for production of the TSB regarding this "issue."Last edited by Highwaylizard; 06-30-2012 at 06:38 PM.
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Re: Towing yea the issue with the trans was for 00 to 02 and i believe it involved the Torrington bearing cages that are a part of Overdrive and they would come apart and chew up the rest of the trans. But this shouldn't affect your truck.
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Re: Towing Thank you all very much for your advice. I looked all over the web and could not find that TSB for the I will be asking for a copy before doing any repairs.
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Re: Towing I have an 2000 that I tow my race car with, the car and trailer are 5000-lbs plus a loaded truck bed. I turn off Over-drive when I tow. Should I still have concern? Would rather get a more capable tow vehicle than drop $900 into this one. It seems to do okay when towing in general, but it does struggle a good bit when traversing mountains.
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Re: Towing Thankfully, I havent had any issues with my '02 Tundra towing my boat either.
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- 07-03-2012 10:14 PM #11Rookie
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Re: Towing I have contacted the mechanic on this and am waiting a reply...I will let you know what I hear. The local dealership advisor said he didn't know of any TSB relating to this but did not instill the most confidence with his answer.
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Re: Towing Good advice - Turning off O/D when towing.
My Tundra an 01 has the V-6 engine, I live in the country and tow a heavy trailer with large round hay bales,
been doing it since I bought it and always turn off the O/D when hauling anything
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Re: Towing If you turn of the OD, you should be fine
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