Quite a pickle, and I think quite an innovative approach taken here.
You can skip to about 15 minutes if you only want to see the problem and solution.
How to cope with a broken trailer axle
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Re: How to cope with a broken trailer axle
They did great under the circumstances.
Would the Cruiser not have been a better towing vehicle in that instance. The towbar is higher, unless the Fortuner did not have a winch?
Would the Cruiser not have been a better towing vehicle in that instance. The towbar is higher, unless the Fortuner did not have a winch?
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Re: How to cope with a broken trailer axle
I don't think the Fortuner's cront suspension would handle the load as well?
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