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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — need advice: Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan

NorthNomad4Community StarterNov 10, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Boston / New England
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally leave for a family towing setup? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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GarageMilesCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 11, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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