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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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I know this doesn't really pertain to this forum but I need some help. I'm towing my Evo (on a flat bed) w/ a 2006 Toyota Sequoia 2wd. I've never towed before so I'm looking for info/input/2cents etc for anything special I should do or know before getting on the road tomorrow morning. Tow rate(?) of Sequoia is 5500lbs….
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
What are you towing on? 2 axle trailer? Straps?

What tires are on the Sequioa? Are they load rated?
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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dual axle, and yes it has straps to hold car down. The tires are bridgestone all terrain, I'd have to check for any load rating
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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I was looking more for don't drive w/ over drive on going through mountains etc….things to do/not do
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
Sound like SUV (not RLT) tires. Be careful on overloading.

Electric brakes on trailer?
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