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4.6 vs 5.7 for towing
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Is anyone towing 6500 lbs with the 4.6? Just about to buy our Tundra and not sure if the 4.6 will do the job. Also will be my daily driver so gas mileage is a bit of a concern. Let me know.kmanContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Erik Gustav Dec 6, 2009.

 

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Well I went with everyone's advise and bought the 5.7. No sense in taking a chance at being under powered!! Double cab pyrite Mica. should be in the driveway in a week. It is still on the lot in Vancouver and just needs to be sent out the valley.Excited about going for a tour.kman.See More
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Erik Gustav replied to kman's discussion '4.6 vs 5.7 for towing'
No pictures, it was something that had to be done, and I was very careful to take every precaution. I agree with you 100% that it is pushing it to the extreme, and I would certainly not encourage anyone to try it. As for suspension, it handled it…
Dec 6, 2009
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mike k replied to kman's discussion '4.6 vs 5.7 for towing'
10K with a 4.7L or even any tundra 1/2 ton truck whether toyota, ford, chevy, or dodge is pushing the limits to extreme. I would NEVER pull over 8K in any 1/2 ton truck not for engine problems, but suspension problems, especially a bobcat on a…
Dec 6, 2009
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Erik Gustav replied to kman's discussion '4.6 vs 5.7 for towing'
I have the 4.7 in a Tundra DC, and I have towed a construction trailer with a bobcat and accessories, (at least 10,000 lbs.) and my truck pulled it with no major drama. I bought my truck for work and for family duty, it fills this role perfectly. If…
Dec 5, 2009
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kman replied to kman's discussion '4.6 vs 5.7 for towing'
Yeah I am pretty much thinking the same. kman
Nov 29, 2009
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Dick Oestreich replied to kman's discussion '4.6 vs 5.7 for towing'
It turns out that the mileage is not all that much different. I would suggest the 5.7 for towing.
Nov 28, 2009
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TXTee left a comment for kman
Hi Kman - Welcome to the site. Hope you find good answers prior to your purchase. Keep us posted.
Nov 27, 2009
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4.6 vs 5.7 for towing

Is anyone towing 6500 lbs with the 4.6? Just about to buy our Tundra and not sure if the 4.6 will do the job. Also will be my daily driver so gas mileage is a bit of a concern. Let me know.kmanSee More
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Your Truck:
tundra 5.7 double cab
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shopping for the truck right now.
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none+all stock
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truck is bought

Well I went with everyone's advise and bought the 5.7. No sense in taking a chance at being under powered!! Double cab pyrite Mica. should be in the driveway in a week. It is still on the lot in Vancouver and just needs to be sent out the valley.

Excited about going for a tour.

kman.

Posted on December 6, 2009 at 4:26pm

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At 1:57am on November 27, 2009, TXTeeTXTee said…
Hi Kman - Welcome to the site. Hope you find good answers prior to your purchase. Keep us posted.
 
 
 

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