Is this possible

[Deleted member 9101]

Ok, I have been trying to figure this one out and need help. Is there any way to safely raise the towing capacity of a truck? What I have is a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The max towing wieght is 7000 lbs. I would like to tow my Xterra if I need to. This would amount to once, maybe twice a year so I am not willing to buy a bigger truck for this. The wieght of the X and trailer are just over the limit of my Tundra. I am not looking to increase it by much, maybe 1000lbs at max, and the tongue wieght will stay the same. At this stage in the game, price is not a concern, I just want to know if it's possible, and what it would take. I would think a brake upgrade, add airbags to the rearend and maybe a bigger trans cooler and radiator. Anything else? Is this safe? I know a full size Ford can tow over twice it's wieght so just wondering if a Tundra could.

Thanks for the help with this. One last question. Can anyone tell me where I can find the California laws on flat towing vehicles? I have searched, but can't seem to find it. I am looking to find out if there is a wieght limit to how much you can flat tow. Thanks

Casper
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I have towed my buddies "bog truck" with mine. Truck and trailer was pushing 9k. My Tundra handled it with no complaints. I just accelerated slow and planned every time I used the breaks ahead of time. The trailer had brakes on both axles and we adjusted the load so it didn't squat my *** end too badly.



If I had to do it regularly I woudl as a massive tranny cooler, a shift kit and air bags.


As for flat towing, I wouldn't do it. A trailer is much easier to maneuver and gives you more options if the vehicle you are towing is disabled for some reason. Just my .02