I have a '97 LX, locked, with a bit under 157k. I have done PM along with new rad, phh, 100 series rotors/pads (front). It throws the elusive p0135/401 codes which I have not chased down. I really DO love my truck (except when the gas pump shuts off at $75 and it is not full), but i find that I want to get a toy hauler (Box camper with rear drop door to access cargo area in rear for bikes ) to drag the Harley and cafe' bike around and am concerned it just won't pull it. I realize that the towing capacity is rated at 5k and it is just difficult to find a toy hauler that is under that weight. Most of the haulers that I find have a dry weight of a smidge under 4500lbs. Is there anything I can do to the LX to increase what it will pull? Am I uninformed as to it's towing capacity? Can i get a weight distribution hitch and help with the problem? Should i just sell the LX and get a V8 Runner? Any input is appreciated. I would love to keep her;she really does make me smile and feel safe, on and off road, but I also want to be able to haul things without fear of blowing the top off her or being unsafe. I do pull the malibu (1996 Sunsetter) for limited distances and although she gets a bit warmer than normal and it is slow going she always makes the trip.
Again, thank you for your input,
Katie
Again, thank you for your input,
Katie
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