Help me buy a truck to haul my MK3

[RacerXJ220]

I need a truck to haul my Supra around in. Not really sure what would be the best choice.

Suprahero, you're thinking one of two things:

1. He'll never make HP look as good as me, his car is red.
2. WTF?
3. I'll go tow your Supra with my 1JZ powered Supra.
4. After I degree my cams.
5. My car tows the truck.


What kind of trailor would you guys recommend?

I guess that question would decide the overall weight, therefore helping me choose a truck. I just don't know which trailors will clear the front lip of a Lowered Supra, fits the Supra best, most secure, price, etc......

 

[Ckanderson]

diesel. best choice

even if you dont NEED diesel.. its still sweet to blow huge plumes of black smoke

 

[buckshotglass]

I have a 20' enclosed trailer that I pull with an F350 Pickup truck (V10.)
The Supra fits in there fine.

 

[RacerXJ220]

diesel. best choice

even if you dont NEED diesel.. its still sweet to blow huge plumes of black smoke

Dually noted

I can buy a car as easy as 123, but a truck/trailor, this is a first time buy!

 

[dbsupra90]

it really depends on your budget.

if you wanted a cheaper route, something like a mid 90's 3/4 ton w/ a 18' open deck beavertail trailer would work well.

if you wanted something more serious, a 1 ton truck w/ a 24' haulmark enclosed would be sweet.

 

[starscream5000]

Ahhh, so that's what those tow hooks are really for!


I second the dually. Turbo diesel or go home.

 

[dbsupra90]

beaver tail w/ race box-

 

[starscream5000]

5th wheel.

 

[RacerXJ220]

18' beaver tail with box, that's it.

Now the truck. Damn this is fast.

Would a F-150 get the job done? What are the cons? Truck not heavy enough, transmission not good enough? What am I looking for?

 

[dbsupra90]

f-150 is a little light. id go for a 250/2500 (3/4 ton)

when towing you want to be heavier than the load, or atleast 80% of it.

edit:

ss- i second the hot and humid. jeesh

5th wheel and gooseneck are a little more stable, but harder to take turns with. your truck makes the turn well before the trailer does.

 

[buckshotglass]

Not heavy enough, imo.

 

[starscream5000]

ss- i second the hot and humid. jeesh

No shit. I'll take desert heats of 120 anyday over this shit we've got right now.

 

[RacerXJ220]

F-250 + 18' trailer.

I think I'm set.

 

[derK]

stay with the family and get a new V8 tundra....done and done.

 

[Yellow 13]

If I ever had to pick a truck to tow with this would be it.

http://trucks.about.com/od/2006dodgeramtrucks/fr/3500_ram.htm

 

[da89soup]

I think you should use the pimp'n van you showed up in at the Bama meet???? If I remember correctly that van was close to like 1000 rwhp???:biglaugh:

Suprahero, you're thinking one of two things:

I didnt think hillbillies even thought????:icon_bigg

 

[noah89t]

TUNDRA!
my brother pulls a t300 bobcat on its trailer with a 99 TACOMA. he also pulled a 10,000 lb. loaded dump trailer. after that he bought electric brakes, sway control, and helper springs for the truck/trailer.

I pulled my supra with my 2001 Tacoma many times with no problem at all.

TRAILER- 16 or 18 foot dovetail (beavertail)

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Any way you look at it:

-If you're serious about towing, buy a diesel. Im loyal to the GM's with the Allison transmission in them due to the fact the Allison is almost bullett proof.

-If you're serious about hauling, buy a Featherlight. You'll pay for it, but they are the best trailers on Earth!.

 

[emiliorescigno]

 

[Syris]

go with the cummins diesel - its the bang for the buck truck, unless your feeling like spending money go for the duramax. But for sure stay away from the powerchoke's....I mean powerstroke