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Are you saying that I'm not considering the way I intend to use the vehicle when choosing the vehicle I drive? Really?

class III vs. class IV hitch So, it looks like prior to April 2003, even V8 4Runners were rated to tow 5000lbs. and had the factory "rear cross memeber mounted non-weight distributing hitch". Beginning in April 03, V8 4 Runners were equipped with the TMS accessory Class IV hitch. Anyone...

Exactly....this standard was written, in part, to address the "mysterious" increases in towing capacity claimed by Ford on their F-150. Some manufacturers have voluntaraly begun using this standard, however there is no requirement to do so...yet. It will be nice when towing ratings will be...

I haven't inspected the way the integrated hitch is attached to the frame. However, realize the hitch / attachment to frame / frame is shared with the GX460, which is rated for 6500lbs. Also, recall the last gen 4Runner V6 and V8 shared hitches but were rated and 5000 and 7000 lbs T.C...

What are the heaviest trailers people have had experience towing with their 5th gen 4R? Has anyone towed a trailer close to the 5000lb MAX rating, or even exceeding the 5000lb MAX rating? Anyone know if the powertrain on the 2010 GX460 includes a transmission oil cooler? Or, for that...

V8 email sent... FWIW... I sent my $0.02 regarding the absense of V8 option. I struggle to believe that Toyota introduced a new vehicle (truck for that matter) with reduced towing capacity without plans to introduce the V8. I stuggle with the argument that "towing = Seqouia". I struggle...

Where is my 4.6L V8? My decision to purchase a 5th-gen 4 Runner is indefinitely on hold until the 4.6L V8 is made available (or something increasing the towing capacity to 6500 lbs.). To say I was dissapointed that the new 4runner was introduced w/o V8 is an understatement. I understand...

It's the highest spec package available on the Tundra (and Sequoia). On the Tundra: PLATINUM PACKAGE -- Includes chrome lower front bumper, Memory Package, unique 20-in. alloy wheels with P275/55R20 tires, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), DVD navigation system [1] with backup monitor [2], JBL®...

Undoubtedly, a cost cutting measure. However, as mentioned, I'd be willing to pay for a leather steering wheel as an option, or perhaps as part of an accessory package (as you had to with your FJ). Unlike, the V8 (quite a bit more than just "plug and play" from a vehicle manufacturing stand...

In '08 and '09, this was offered. For 2010, Factory Leather steering wheel is only available with Leather trimmed "Limited" or "Platinum" models. Again, as mentioned, a disturbing trend...

Anyone else dissapointed by the dissappearance of the leather steering wheel / shifter combo and cloth seats? It would be so easy to offer, as the leather steering wheel already exists, but can only be paired with the leather interior. To me, this is a dissapointing trend with many of the...