LTHLRB Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 PJ or PK Rangers are excellent tow cars. my PK ranger can tow my 3.5T 7M haines hunter boat no problems. So towing a car is childs play for the ranger 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75coupe Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 So my 2011 d40 navara tows great, good economy and all, but new house has a steep thin driveway i wanted the trailer loaded at the top, heat warped the dual mass flywheel doing it, lesson is dont reverse 2t up a hill slowly, you have to ride the clutch a little to control the speed and it heats up the flywheel... So its new clutch and single mass flywheel time already... Tip from clutch guy i spoke too, reverse in 4lo even on concrete and all will be find and easier to control speed rather than having to ride clutch a tad... $2k for new clutch flywheel fitted, bugger Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 That is a great old 4WD trick - to put it in Low Range whenever you are going to back a trailer up - no clutch slipping is required and you can easily move a loaded trailer into a trickey spot or up a steep driveway. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75coupe Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Just an expensive way to learn it.. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
warps Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Which is why auto TDI tow trucks rule. Had a manual pathfinder, swapped for auto and would never look back. Race and rally cars are for fun so no need to stuff around with gears in the tow truck as well (despite my posts in other threads saying autos are ghey. Ignore those comments for the purpose of this argument) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) So my 2011 d40 navara tows great, good economy and all, but new house has a steep thin driveway i wanted the trailer loaded at the top, heat warped the dual mass flywheel doing it, lesson is dont reverse 2t up a hill slowly, you have to ride the clutch a little to control the speed and it heats up the flywheel... So its new clutch and single mass flywheel time already...Tip from clutch guy i spoke too, reverse in 4lo even on concrete and all will be find and easier to control speed rather than having to ride clutch a tad...$2k for new clutch flywheel fitted, bugger Only possible if it's an old fashioned part time 4WD with manual locking hubs. It's the main thing I missed about my old Patrol. If you have a part time 4WD (with transfer case) and auto hubs, this will put it in 4wd and you risk binding the transfer case if you're turning while reversing the trailer. D40 is in that category, so selecting 4L and reversing is not an option if you need manoeuvre the trailer at all. Unless there's a pov spec version with manual hubs? And constant 4WD things (with center diffs) normally only go to low range with the centre diff locked. Again, this risks damaging the driveline. Low range reversing not really an option Edited April 29, 2014 by hrd-hr30 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Only possible if it's an old fashioned part time 4WD with manual locking hubs. It's the main thing I missed about my old Patrol. If you have a part time 4WD (with transfer case) and auto hubs, this will put it in 4wd and you risk binding the transfer case if you're turning while reversing the trailer. D40 is in that category, so selecting 4L and reversing is not an option if you need manoeuvre the trailer at all. Unless there's a pov spec version with manual hubs? And constant 4WD things (with center diffs) normally only go to low range with the centre diff locked. Again, this risks damaging the driveline. Low range reversing not really an option The cruiser locks the centre diff lock when in low range... Makes it a pain in the ass! I found there is a way to disable it but i cbf... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 It is good having an old Hilux with manual hubs - no drivetrain problems for me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7268909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Donut Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I guess this is as good a place as any to ask... We're contemplating an 80/100 series Landcruiser, which we'll probably keep and run into the ground. It'll do a lot of medium-distance towing (600km round trips) and eventually be a farm hauler too, but will probably be the mummy wagon from time to time. Since I'll be doing all the maintenance (and hopefully mods) myself it needs to be relatively easy and simple to work on. Is it much of a drama to work on the 4.2TD models? Also, is there any downside to the 1FZFE petrol engine other than going through fuel like there's a hole in the tank? Wihle I'd love to go for a TB48-powered GU Patrol they're like hen's teeth over here and highly priced when they turn up. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7270506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Nothing wrong with the Toyota motors other than the petrol sixes valve stem seals. The 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel is an absolute cracker! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7270545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Nothing wrong with the Toyota motors other than the petrol sixes valve stem seals. The 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel is an absolute cracker! This is what i want to upgrade too! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7270576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Heard first hand from a bloke who has a Toyota V8 diesel from new, fuel system failed at around 130k, cost him something like 8 to get it fixed. Toyotas are not what they used to be, particularly the diesels. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7272644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Which is why auto TDI tow trucks rule. Am thinking of one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7272812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Q7 up to 160 km still loving the trailer Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7272823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 That's good - that's good! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7272830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 When I was working for Nissan last year I borrowed one of the STX550 Navara's to punt a car trailer around with the old GTR on it. With the 7 speed auto and the power and torque from the V6 3 litre turbo diesel it drove the same as when it was unloaded. Now I just have to buy one dammit! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7273147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I got yuan. And can confirm its awesomeness. Bloody frugal too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7275057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 When I was working for Nissan last year I borrowed one of the STX550 Navara's to punt a car trailer around with the old GTR on it. With the 7 speed auto and the power and torque from the V6 3 litre turbo diesel it drove the same as when it was unloaded. Now I just have to buy one dammit! I was wondering why they only have a towing capacity of 3T compared to other cars with less NM that have 3.5T... We looked at an ST550 and it didnt look all that exciting! Would be nice to tow a nissan with a nissan though 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7282829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
warps Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Towing capacity has about 13.75%(*) to do with engine power / torque and 86.25%(*) to do with vehicle mass / stability / chassis rigidity. A 430kW / Zillion NM HSV GTS has a lower towing capacity than the Navara *Percentages for illustration only. Actual results may vary. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7283377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75coupe Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have a silver d40 nav towing my silver r33, pretty cool, now nust have too black out the chrome and wheels to match the 33 for looks... New smf clutch to go in and all should be sweet... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/272151-good-tow-cars/page/63/#findComment-7284165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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