Recent content by Mark Krahn

Hey thanks for all the interest! I definitely need to be thinking about suspension/brake mods. A search through the vendors shows lots of availability and options from what I can see. I am near purchasing a 55 and am really trying to itemize what needs to be done this winter to make it a great...

Thanks for the responses! Re the trailer, its a tandem axle, surge brake unit, calling for 5740 gvwr. I figure 5700 has got to be close considering the truck weight comes in at 4000. I have found specs limiting towing with an fj55 to 3750lbs, this would be a little more. Am I nuts?

I'm considering an fj55 as a towing rig for my nautique (4500 lb/surge braked/500 lb tongue weight). Am I nuts? Is the 55 too light? I'd post a link to the vehicle in question but I'm just a newbie! I understand a sbc would likely be ideal, but would there be other concerns with this kind of...