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DoorKicker · 07-02-2008, 06:55 PM

would 6K lbs be too much for an 08 Crew Max 4.7V8? Trailer has disc brakes.

2008_CrewMax · 07-02-2008, 07:05 PM

i dont think so .. 07TundraTRD just towed a giant pos and he has a 4.7L .. had to weigh around that much

Familymanof5 · 07-02-2008, 08:34 PM

If I had that amount of weight on the proper trailer with brakes I would tow that in a heartbeat. My wifes sequoia had the 4.7 and it would tow a 4000lb boat like it was nothing.

Just drive like you have no trailer brakes.

GL
FM5

Andres · 07-02-2008, 08:35 PM

towing capacity for the 4.7 around 8100 lbs. You should be more than fine bro. Let us know how it goes

DoorKicker · 07-02-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Familymanof5

Just drive like you have no trailer brakes.
GL
FM5

What is different between the 4.7 and 5.7 brake wise? I was under the belief that the brakes were the same???

I haven't yet purchased a truck. I was just wondering if a 4.7 might fit my needs. I have been looking at 5.7 only but it is hard to find what options I want w/ 5.7 for some reason.

Familymanof5 · 07-05-2008, 06:18 PM

doorkicker there is no difference in the3 braking capability of either motors. Our 4.7 in the sequoia stopped the boat just fine. Just never assume that your brakes will work properly and you will be fine. That one time that they don't work you will be prepared.

I had a dog chew the brake line into on a 12000 lb trailer which by the way had about 9000 lbs worth of concrete forms on it. Lets just say I barely got my rig under control by the bottom of the driveway.

GL FM5

07TundraTrd · 07-06-2008, 01:18 AM

hey i have the 4.7 as 2008 crewmax had mentioned i towed a truck the other day weighing at over 6k probably a little more with the trailer so maybe close to maybe 7k and it handled very very well mileage was good as well nothing is too heavy for the tundra lol thanks 2008 for mentioning me

the gvwr on the pos is around 5,700 and the uhaul trailer was about 1k so close to 7k i towed it was fun

freddie · 07-07-2008, 09:03 AM

ok.. this might sound crazy.. What about towing 6k with a V6. is there anything that can be done to make this tow,without damaging the truck
my truck is an 08 Tundra w/ V6. i Recently inherited a tow hauler and it weighs 4,400 + stuff = 6k.

07TundraTrd · 07-10-2008, 06:59 PM

hmmm whats the gvw on your truck ?

freddie · 07-11-2008, 09:17 AM

not sure.. but the towing capacity is only 5,000. i know it's pass it's max by 1k.
i just thought maybe changing gears in the back would help. i was thinking like 4:80... i just wonder if that would be too much. maybe airbags for the weight.

07-02-2008, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
DoorKicker Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 68	tow w/ 08 4.7 would 6K lbs be too much for an 08 Crew Max 4.7V8? Trailer has disc brakes.

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2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,626	i dont think so .. 07TundraTRD just towed a giant pos and he has a 4.7L .. had to weigh around that much __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

07-02-2008, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 776	towing capacity for the 4.7 around 8100 lbs. You should be more than fine bro. Let us know how it goes __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: proud owner of a 4.7L Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard, all weather mats, bed liner and rails. IBTO Mods: Rugged Cover Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow Muffler, Duals Hitch Step K&N Air Filter Charcoal Filter Removal Crome: Handles, Grill

07-06-2008, 01:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
07TundraTrd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 784	hey i have the 4.7 as 2008 crewmax had mentioned i towed a truck the other day weighing at over 6k probably a little more with the trailer so maybe close to maybe 7k and it handled very very well mileage was good as well nothing is too heavy for the tundra lol thanks 2008 for mentioning me the gvwr on the pos is around 5,700 and the uhaul trailer was about 1k so close to 7k i towed it was fun __________________ IBTO Blue Head And Turn Lights Red Sox, Tundra Talk, and Firefighter Stickers Painted Calipers Chrome Door Edge Protector L.E.D Line Of Fire Light Bar Thats Really Bout it For Now Don't Have A Heck Of A Lot Of Money After Buying The Truck But Mods Soon To Come Will Be Exhaust CAI Lift Wheels and Tires

07-07-2008, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
freddie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 2	v6 towing ok.. this might sound crazy.. What about towing 6k with a V6. is there anything that can be done to make this tow,without damaging the truck my truck is an 08 Tundra w/ V6. i Recently inherited a tow hauler and it weighs 4,400 + stuff = 6k.

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07-02-2008, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Familymanof5 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	If I had that amount of weight on the proper trailer with brakes I would tow that in a heartbeat. My wifes sequoia had the 4.7 and it would tow a 4000lb boat like it was nothing. Just drive like you have no trailer brakes. GL FM5

07-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Familymanof5 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	doorkicker there is no difference in the3 braking capability of either motors. Our 4.7 in the sequoia stopped the boat just fine. Just never assume that your brakes will work properly and you will be fine. That one time that they don't work you will be prepared. I had a dog chew the brake line into on a 12000 lb trailer which by the way had about 9000 lbs worth of concrete forms on it. Lets just say I barely got my rig under control by the bottom of the driveway. GL FM5

07-10-2008, 06:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
07TundraTrd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 784	hmmm whats the gvw on your truck ? __________________ IBTO Blue Head And Turn Lights Red Sox, Tundra Talk, and Firefighter Stickers Painted Calipers Chrome Door Edge Protector L.E.D Line Of Fire Light Bar Thats Really Bout it For Now Don't Have A Heck Of A Lot Of Money After Buying The Truck But Mods Soon To Come Will Be Exhaust CAI Lift Wheels and Tires

07-11-2008, 09:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
freddie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 2	v6 towing not sure.. but the towing capacity is only 5,000. i know it's pass it's max by 1k. i just thought maybe changing gears in the back would help. i was thinking like 4:80... i just wonder if that would be too much. maybe airbags for the weight.

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