Towing with an FJ?

SC Joe · 06-11-06, 03:53 PM

Anyone towed anything sizable with it? I have a 20' CC boat that I tow regularly--total weigh of boat and trailer is close to 4K lbs. How well does the FJ and the 6 cyl handle that?

saskdiesel · 06-11-06, 03:58 PM

I think thats to much for a small truck. I would pull that with a full size truck. Even if its rated thats to much.

ColoradoCarlisle · 06-11-06, 05:27 PM

It might be able to do it but if you get into a death wobble while braking ???

Cuerno Largo · 06-13-06, 09:02 PM

The vehicle is capable of pulling it, but as far as safety is concerned, I would not use my FJ to tow something that size. As mentioned previously it will wobble when braking, not to mention if you get in a situation where the wind is blowing, it will be unstable. Think of both situations as the trailer pulling you where it wants to go. Going too fast and having to stop quickly will possibly spell rollover/jackknife for you and your trailer/boat.

06-11-06, 03:53 PM	#1
SC Joe IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 39	Towing with an FJ? Anyone towed anything sizable with it? I have a 20' CC boat that I tow regularly--total weigh of boat and trailer is close to 4K lbs. How well does the FJ and the 6 cyl handle that?

06-11-06, 03:58 PM	#2
saskdiesel IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan TLCA# 7430 Posts: 195	I think thats to much for a small truck. I would pull that with a full size truck. Even if its rated thats to much. Last edited by saskdiesel; 06-11-06 at 07:06 PM.

06-11-06, 05:27 PM	#3
ColoradoCarlisle IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado TLCA# 16764 Posts: 205	It might be able to do it but if you get into a death wobble while braking ??? __________________ 1997 LX 450 Factory lockers, 1 cup holder 2000 100 series 2007 KTM 250 XCFW 2004 KTM 450 EXC www.sharetrails.org - Blue Ribbon www.usaall.com - Utah http://www.cohvco.org/ - Colorado

06-13-06, 09:02 PM	#4
Cuerno Largo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Republic of Texas TLCA# 16073 Posts: 462	The vehicle is capable of pulling it, but as far as safety is concerned, I would not use my FJ to tow something that size. As mentioned previously it will wobble when braking, not to mention if you get in a situation where the wind is blowing, it will be unstable. Think of both situations as the trailer pulling you where it wants to go. Going too fast and having to stop quickly will possibly spell rollover/jackknife for you and your trailer/boat. __________________ '75 FJ-40-In pieces on my garage floor. -Buildup thread here '07 Titanium FJC- wife's ride 2002 F-250 Super Duty with 7.3 Powerstroke My statement to my wife: "All of the accumulated crap in my shop will be really useful if I find a use for it." "You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas"- Davy Crockett

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