towing

Hi all- During a particularly high AQI stint this summer, my wife bought a 17ft R-Pod trailer, 2950# dry, and declared we would be smoke refugees on the Oregon coast. It’s a cute rig, but the towing vehicle was not fully considered before the purchase. We have towed it a couple times with her...

I have 1800lbs car hauler and pull my 2 4400lbs 66 pontiac around with it when I need to. Yes it tows fine. I have about 3"lift ... OME T-bars, 864x 400 kg rear springs, 60002 rear shocks. 33" E-load range tires. It tows pretty darn good despite what a lot of people will say. My Land...

Yes, I did search but couldn't find an answer. If there is a thread for this please drop a link. I have not towed any load that needed a trailer brake so nothing heavy. I am towing a trailer about 3500# and the back is sagging and I get some bobbing up and down at the hitch. I have added a...

Hi, all. I just picked up a 2003 LX470 last weekend. It is my first truck of any kind. It has 142,000 miles and is stock, except that the previous owner had a Lexus dealer install springs in place of the AHC. I'm looking forrward to doing some light off roading to start. Who knows where I...

Hello! Does anyone know what towing capacity would be for a 1980 HJ45? I’m thinking of towing a travel trailer for now. Thanks!

I've got a LX470 with 322K miles. It's recently started intermittently loosing power, typically, when towing my 5500lb travel trailer uphill. This only happens very intermittently (and momentarily) and no check-engine light is displayed (no codes are logged). Engine never completely dies. I can...

Anyone towing an Oliver trailer with their hundy? I was shopping (hoping) for an Oliver Elite II, but have gotten some serious feedback on the Oliver forum that my 2006 LX can't handle the OE II (4900 dry weight, 7000 GVWR). I've got the factory tow package that takes me to 6500 "capacity" so I...

I've had a 100 series since I joined the forum in 2010, bought it with 110,000 miles... now has 288,000 miles. Not only do I drive it every day, I'm an electrician, albeit for an apartment complex so I dont haul heavy stuff 95% of the time... it is a rolling tool box. Also garden and hobby...

6 hours into a 12 hour trip, towing a 2,600 lb. travel trailer. I heard and felt a bang, much like a driveshaft thump or hard shift, but much harder. A few seconds later I felt a vibration and started to pull over. As I did both front tires locked up into a skid. The trans shifted fine, and...

Does anyone know what the towing capacity might be for this style hitch and mount to the rear crossbar?

First time that I've seen this type of coupler offered for sale in the US https://econosuperstore.com/itm/3-5-ton-off-road-coupling-trailer-towing-swivel-coupling/

So far neither Uhaul, Herc or United Rentals has a trailer that will tow an 80 series on 37's. Any recommendation who to reach out to for a trailer rental for larger crawlers?

Hey guys, Do you know what airbag options we have to assist in towing? I checked out the Airlift website and they do not have anything for the lx600.

Looking for a good used receiver for my 72, shipped to NJ!

Do we have any users of either of these brake controllers on the forums? I have used the Tekonsha P3 for years and it is by far the most comfortable brake controller I have used. I know the redarc is hip and popular around here. I have used the redarc and have no interest in using another one...

this is in VERY good condition, almost new. Was on the truck for only 2 years before it sat in my shop for the last 13 years...time to get rid of it, and sell it to someone who can use it. I will try to get pics in the next day or two, but I am asking $100 or best offer for it. The hitch is...

Hello all, I've been in the market for a 100 series TLC/LX470, but have been avoiding the 2003-2005 LX470s because of the integrated, bumper hitch. I plan to pull side-by-sides 5-10 times per year on a large flatbed trailer that will be around 5000-5500 pounds. I've been searching through the...

I used to have a VW Vanagon and always admired the tow mirror setup that some people have on their rigs. I recently got a HJ60 and kind of thinking of doing some kind of "trucker tow mirror" setup. Has anyone done anything like this? I've attached a picture of the vanagon setup some people and...

So, has anyone dropped a set of these in a 120 yet? https://eibach.com/us/2191/AK31-59-005-01-02-LEXUS-GX470-load-leveling-system https://eibach.com/us/2191/AK31-59-005-02-02-LEXUS-GX470-load-leveling-system I just ordered a mid-travel Fox Factory Race Series 2.5 front and rear from...

Had my 2005 GX (air bags replaced with stock hight springs, KDSS and stock tow package) for over a year now and want to do a bit of towing with it. I have a few questions: 1. What is the typical hitch ball drop? I want to tow a car carrier. I understand that it is custom for every trailer...