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Originally Posted by ShabahZ250
I've always been impressed by the towing claims the of Toyota and Nissan, however MariahMan's the first actual real claim I've heard that's over 5000lbs!
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As a full disclaimer, my Titan is setup to tow much more than the off the lot version. I got beefy overload springs in the rear, a bigger diff cover for more cooling, larger sump for the transmission for more cooling, and load range E tires. We also use an equalizer hitch with 4 point sway control on the trailer.
All that said, i don't think i'll tow 11k with the truck again. Not only was it illegal and i would have been screwed if we'd of had any sort of accident, but 28' of enclosed trailer on the relatively short wheelbase Titan made for some interesting movements when we encountered wind. Even just going by truckers was interesting. In my defense, we didn't know it was 11k until after we got back and weighed it. Should've checked before we left, that's for sure.
I was EXTREMELY impressed with the truck though given that it held up to the abuse of that trailer over 7500 miles of towing and had plenty of power going up the passes. I would certainly have no concern towing a boat weighing 9,000lbs given what the truck has already towed successfully.
I hope that helps!
Re: what truck to get
The tow/haul mode on both of these trucks are very nice also, I rarely use the brakes stopping...I think the Yukons and Suburbans have the same thing...
