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Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan

OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterNov 28, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Central Florida
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 14,500 miles. 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? Any data points from owners would help.
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NorthBuilder54Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 28, 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. I'd do that before spending real money. Any freeze-frame data saved? I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 29, 2025permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser first. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
JDMMilesCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 29, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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