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Tow sailboat 3800 lb with 2001 Gen3

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Kayakeur, Sep 7, 2020.

  1. Sep 7, 2020 at 11:30 PM
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    Kayakeur

    Kayakeur [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Budster
    Vehicle:
    4Runner SR5 1999
    Looking to upgrade to Gen 4 , for towing 3800 lbs of sailboat.
    Now have 2001 gen 3 with 3.4L engine and it is very underpowered on hills towing 3800 lb. especially with no gear midway between Drive and 2nd, requires 2nd gear at 4500+ rpm to get 50 mph.
    So: Will a Gen 4 V8 have the power and gearing to drag 4000 lb of 8-foot high sailboat 25 feet long?
    2? engine sizes,?
    Budster
    Virginia
    2001 4Runner 4wd 5000 tow cap.
     
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