My 6-cyl 4runner can!

RTCastillo wrote:

gmw photos wrote:

RTCastillo wrote:

gmw photos wrote:
If the OP stated what year his 4runner is, I missed it.

But for example, looking at the 2012 4runner manual, it states on page 299, "If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection."

....so you are correct mister Speak, some of the specs change fron year to year.

https://cdn.dealereprocess.net/cdn/servicemanuals/toyota/2012-4runner.pdf

True! My own 4runner model says owner can use WD if we intend to tow above the recommended limits. Did not mention the new max though.

What year of 4runner is it ? Often a car manufacturer will state an upper limit without WD, and then a higher limit with WD.

To state that another way, Toyota might say 5000 lbs is the tow limit, but perhaps 3500 pounds just "on the ball" ( weight carrying ).

They may also state something like, "over 3000 lbs recommended to use a trailer with tandem axles". A "recommend" can likely be construed as different than a "limit".

An example for instance is like my old Nissan Frontier which states 6100 as the tow limit, but over 4500 requires WD hitch.

It's 2008 SR5 $WD. It did not state any new limits with the WD and I can guess why. It's effectively saying, going beyond 5,000 lbs maybe done "at your own risk" or now the responsibility of WD manufacturer who specified their own equipment capabilities.

Will all due respect, I think you are misunderstanding how all these "limits, recommendations, guidelines and equipment" works.

I guess all that matters is going back to the intent of your thread is that you are happy with your setup. That's nice, and I'm happy for you.
Best of luck and safe travels to you.