newb question can my 07 reg.cab silverado pull my 89 supra

zo6chris · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 2 City: leander

I just bought a 89 supra and i drive a 2 wheel drive reg.cab truck im worried about not being able to pull the boat back out of the water.

MRMDFY · Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 3

That's bananas. A full size truck, even if it's just a V6 base model, should have NO trouble pulling your boat out of the water. Unless you're trying to pull it out without the aid of a boatramp or there's some other unusual circumstance, I wouldn't sweat it.

Marshall · Posted: Apr 16, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

you won't have any problems

Suprahunter · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 486 City: Lowell

Power wise no problem, You may need more weight in the bed to prevent wheel
spin at a wet or stoop ramp. What model Supra do you have?

zo6chris · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 2 City: leander

supra comp

ridininmd · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 1231

As long as your truck has the G80 locker in the rear it should be no problem at all. But even if it doesn't unless it's a really steep ramp you should be fine. If you have issues just use the boat to help you get started.

kyle f · Addict Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 835 City: Norris Lake

It definately shouldn't have any problems pulling or stopping te boat safely. As otehr have mentioned, you may have some issues on a wet ramp being only 2 wheel drive. Just use some common sense... most ramps aree a bit rough on the surface and you should be fine, but you may want to watch someone ahead of you or check before you launch to make sure there isn't algea or slime on the ramp.

Sinkoumn · Posted: Apr 17, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject:

Grow a pair. It will pull fine.

Marshall · Posted: Apr 17, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject:

JeffreyCH · Posted: Apr 18, 2009 6:03 am Post subject:

It will pull fine. Be VERY careful how far down the ramp you go, I've seen 2wd get sucked into the water (once in person, and a couple vids) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FshOpPqj88&feature=related I started out with basically the same truck (93 silverado 2wd) and had no problems. Towards the end of that first summer I watched a 2wd Ford go into the drink lol, was funny to see but it encouraged me to get a 4wd. I bought a 94 GMC s-10 Jimmy for like 2k, worked great for 2 summers till my brother crashed it.

m_lesney · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 358 City: Austin

I have a 07 Chevy crew cab and pull my 07 launch 21v without any problem

Skywalker022 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 205 City: Tuscaloosa

I think that any full size truck be it v6 or v8 should have positive traction!

m_lesney · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 358 City: Austin

kartman · Posted: Apr 23, 2009 6:14 am Post subject:

if my neon will pull my boat, your truck will pull yours. bottom line Exclamation

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Apr 24, 2009 8:04 am Post subject:

Ive got an 05 pulling my boat and its about 3400-ish lbs. 2wd ext cab silverado and it has no issues at all. You will be fine...

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

I used to pull my 89 Supra Comp with a reg cab Ranger 4 cylinder 2wd.

You'll be fine.

Broccoli B · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 8:50 am Post subject:

I've pulled my boat around the yard with a 13hp troy built lawn tractor, you'll be fine.

BrentC5Z · Posted: Apr 30, 2009 11:23 am Post subject:

I pulled my Bertram with the Spiderman Big Weel, never spun a tire.

ska8er · Posted: May 11, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

just dont forget too release the e-brake.