06 Double Cab Towing - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

hydroTechNoCrat · #1 (**permalink**) 04-22-2009, 05:12 PM

Hi,

I just picked up an 06 Double Cab. Nice truck with only 20K mile. Only problem is it didn't come with an owners manual. I tow a 19' boat that is about 2500 to 30000 fully loaded.

Anyone have any details on what the manual states for towing? I.e don't tow in drive only in 3rd, etc.

Also, any good way to get an owners manual? I called Toyota and they are back ordered for a couple of months.

Thx!

Dom

mxsjw · #2 (**permalink**) 04-22-2009, 05:15 PM

Thread moved to Towing - Tundra Solutions Forum

jmo · #3 (**permalink**) 04-22-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hydroTechNoCrat

Hi,

I just picked up an 06 Double Cab. Nice truck with only 20K mile. Only problem is it didn't come with an owners manual. I tow a 19' boat that is about 2500 to 30000 fully loaded.

Anyone have any details on what the manual states for towing? I.e don't tow in drive only in 3rd, etc.
Thx!

Dom

So I assume the "2,500 - 30,000" is a typo and you meant 3,000 lbs fully loaded

At 3,000 lbs you are less than half way to the max, assuming it has the towing package and its a 4X4. I pull a ski boat that weighs in at 5,000 lbs with the trailer and its a piece of cake to tow it, on long trips I sometimes forget its back there.

NOTE: most people recommend turning off overdrive when towing as it makes life much easier on your transmission.

HTH's

JMO

handirifle · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-2009, 12:26 AM

What is the std axle for the '06 4x4 DC?

KNABORES · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 11:06 AM

Same as all 2000 - 2006 Tundras. 3.91 rear axle ratio.

ab · #6 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KNABORES

Same as all 2000 - 2006 Tundras. 3.91 rear axle ratio.

I thought the 04 Double Cab had 4:10's!

KNABORES · #7 (**permalink**) 06-03-2009, 06:25 PM

That is true. They started mixing it up in 04 with the double cabs. i hear there are 3 different ratios available. 3.91, 4.10 and one other i can't remember. Depends on engine cab and 2wd or 4wd. Sure would like a set of 4.10 lockers in mine.

Buck62 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-04-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydroTechNoCrat

Hi,

I just picked up an 06 Double Cab. Nice truck with only 20K mile. Only problem is it didn't come with an owners manual. I tow a 19' boat that is about 2500 to 30000 fully loaded.

Anyone have any details on what the manual states for towing? I.e don't tow in drive only in 3rd, etc.

Also, any good way to get an owners manual? I called Toyota and they are back ordered for a couple of months.

Thx!

Dom

I have a '06 Tundra DC with 4WD.

I wouldn't worry a bit about towing 3,000 lbs.

Just read the below post and it should put your mind at ease about towing with an '06 Tundra DC...

7000 mile trip with 3000 mile towing with Tundra and Outback