86 surf tow capacity

[muddyhilux]

hey guys,been searching and searching but no luck yet,does anyone know the towing capacity when braked for the 86 hilux surf with 3ye motor?its hardly cutting the mustard and need to tow my v8 to my new place and wondering if i should try my luck

[derk]

if you don't want to sit in 1st gear all day shove the 3ye on the trailer and tow it with your v8

[muddyhilux]

i know exactly what to expect speed wise,im thinking 5th gear low range with hubs out and down the back roads,v8 aint close to road worthy or bush really but it wont get fixed sitting at the brother n laws 50 odd km away,need it on my back door step type thing

[mudlva]

when do you want to do it ?

i may be able to assist

[derk]

braked tow rating should be around 2500kg so it should still be within legal limits, it wont be fast but so long as you aren't doing any hills or wanting to sit on 100kph on the motorway you could do 50km's but you'd want to keep an eye on the temp it'd be hard work for a small (and old) engine

[muddyhilux]

when do you want to do it ?

i may be able to assist

oh cheers mate,well I've got 10 days booked off from easter fri through till end of anzac weekend so was hoping to make the move somewhere in there.no worries if your all booked up already as i know most are and i'm not afraid of a sloooooow drive down if need be haha but if you were available it'd certainly make things faster and easier

[mudlva]

pm me your number and we will get it sorted