Woody told me to try posting this over here insted of on PBB.
Anyway, reading that post about how long these trucks last, I dont think I would be too worried if I picked one up in the 120-150k range.
But here is my real question. How well would an fj-80 tow a prob 6,000lb 16' trailer (towing an 85 4runner)? I would assume I would be getting in the 10 mpg range (what my daily driver gets unloaded currently), but would it be safe to do? Also, will I be getting enough power out of the i6 to be able to do 90 on flat land, and 80 going up hills such as the grapevine unloaded. I just want something that I can leave bone stock, and just drive and not worry at all about, except for maybe $300 a year in maintance.
I am thinking about a 93-97 due to more power, and hear that the 93 and 94's have a stronger tranny.
Baically I intend to tow with it, but I had the same idea for my ram, and It has never pulled a trailer in its life.
anyone on here go from a 1500 ram to a LC? Trying to figure out if the lower operating costs will offset the added cost of the LC, and the disadvantage of not having a bed.
Thanks for the help
Garrett
Anyway, reading that post about how long these trucks last, I dont think I would be too worried if I picked one up in the 120-150k range.
But here is my real question. How well would an fj-80 tow a prob 6,000lb 16' trailer (towing an 85 4runner)? I would assume I would be getting in the 10 mpg range (what my daily driver gets unloaded currently), but would it be safe to do? Also, will I be getting enough power out of the i6 to be able to do 90 on flat land, and 80 going up hills such as the grapevine unloaded. I just want something that I can leave bone stock, and just drive and not worry at all about, except for maybe $300 a year in maintance.
I am thinking about a 93-97 due to more power, and hear that the 93 and 94's have a stronger tranny.
Baically I intend to tow with it, but I had the same idea for my ram, and It has never pulled a trailer in its life.
anyone on here go from a 1500 ram to a LC? Trying to figure out if the lower operating costs will offset the added cost of the LC, and the disadvantage of not having a bed.
Thanks for the help
Garrett