typhoon for towing???

brad4banger · 10-04-2007, 08:10 AM

im buying a bike(gsxr 600) next spring so i was looking around at suvs so i can tow my bike if i need to. well since ive always wanted a typhoon i was wondering if i could put a hitch on it and use it to tow my bike or is it not made to pull stuff?

thanks

draggns10 · 10-04-2007, 08:35 AM

Sure why not, It's a light truck so your not going to pull a lot. Just try and find one...

91sonomast · 10-04-2007, 11:46 AM

yeah for a small load like that you can.....how big of a trailer are u talking?

brad4banger · 10-04-2007, 11:57 AM

^the only thing id be pulling is the motorcycle and trailers for those are small and light. i dont plan on pulling a car or a boat(nothing major) just a bike.

95 S_Trucker · 10-04-2007, 07:24 PM

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f16/to...the-ty-284986/

91sonomast · 10-04-2007, 07:32 PM

but how big of a trailer? is it a small-average sized single axle trailer? if so then thats no problem

brad4banger · 10-05-2007, 08:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 91sonomast

but how big of a trailer? is it a small-average sized single axle trailer? if so then thats no problem

yes, nothing bigger than that.

brad4banger · 10-05-2007, 08:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f16/to...the-ty-284986/

from that thread id be worried about tranny damage but then again that guy was trying to tow a car. i wont go through with this if theres a chance ill destroy the tranny.

the baPhoon · 10-05-2007, 01:04 PM

IIRC Towing a light LIGHT load is capable with the Sy but everything ive read/heard says dont tow at all with the Ty. The trans is a peice of shit as it is so why chance it?

ride and destroy · 10-05-2007, 01:08 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...QQcmdZViewItem

theres a typhoon, cleanest ive ever seen

**bwhitfield24** · 10-05-2007, 01:09 PM

Spend the cash to get a real strong transmission so you don't have to worry about it?

~~442typhoondude~~ · 10-05-2007, 01:23 PM

I could have sworn the ride leveling air shocks were the reason GM put a no tow rating on them.

Air shocks aside, I think you'd have to be a dumbass to blow drivetrain parts up towing 1,000 pounds. Hell, there's plenty of guys that have more weight than that in their stereos. Just don't drive it like you normally would, and be easy on it.

95xtreme · 10-05-2007, 07:20 PM

Do not buy a ty to tow, it says not to in the service manuals and 14-15 years later I would not try it. You would also have to modify the roll pan.

The transmissions are meant for stress from the engine not from excess weight out back. Also the rear springs do not have a very big over load leaf.

If you were to do it get a tranny cooler, make sure the tranny is sound watch the engine temps get an air bag helper setup and be careful.

otherwise they are sweet trucks.

brad4banger · 10-05-2007, 10:40 PM

thanks guys for the replies. so it seems that the ty is not a good option to go with for towing purposes(i was trying to get the best of both worlds, ty and a bike) but the sy can handle towing? i thought the ty and sy run the same components. if i buy a ty(which is what i want) i dont want to stress it just to pull a bike, ill just buy an suv that can handle the tow and save up and wait for a beautiful typhoon to come along like the one on that link above. i just hope they dont become exstinct before i have the chance to get one.

Captain Morgan · 10-08-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brad4banger

thanks guys for the replies. so it seems that the ty is not a good option to go with for towing purposes(i was trying to get the best of both worlds, ty and a bike) but the sy can handle towing? i thought the ty and sy run the same components. if i buy a ty(which is what i want) i dont want to stress it just to pull a bike, ill just buy an suv that can handle the tow and save up and wait for a beautiful typhoon to come along like the one on that link above. i just hope they dont become exstinct before i have the chance to get one.

no, all the answers above apply directy to the Syclone as well, infact the Syclones are WORSE for towing because of their suspension. The reason SyTys are not recommended for towing is only partially due to the suspension, but mostly due to the transmission and strain put on the drivetrain components.

CARGO & TOWING CAPACITIES

The Typhoon, Syclone and Sonoma GT are designed to be high performance vehicles.

Cargo and towing are therefore restricted.

Typhoon has a cargo rating of 900 lbs.

Syclones's cargo box is rated for 500 lbs.

Sonoma GT has a 6000-lbs. towing capacity* and a 964 lbs. cargo box rating.

*When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight includes trailer, passengers, cargo and equipment.

Captain Morgan · 10-08-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 95xtreme

You would also have to modify the roll pan.

no, you just take it off

its only held on with 4 bolts and the wires going to the license plate lights

95xtreme · 10-08-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

no, you just take it off its only held on with 4 bolts and the wires going to the license plate lights

or that

***philntx*** · 10-29-2007, 10:39 AM

The real reason is that if the weight being pulled is too heavy, the engine stays in boost too long. The engine components are stressed and break.

You just have to stay out of the boost for any extended period of time.

I knew a guy with a Typhoon with 800 lbs of passengers (three big TX bubba's) and stereo gear in it that still cut 12 sec 1/4's. It was not stock. Huge air to air IC, chip, 2,500 stall, big coolers, but stock transmission. 6 years ago, he had 60K miles on it and still running hard.

Captain Morgan · 10-30-2007, 10:21 AM

seems theres a ton of theories as to why sytys cant tow

bottom line is, its not recommended. lol.

10-04-2007, 08:10 AM	#1
brad4banger Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 109 Location: User is: OffLine	typhoon for towing??? im buying a bike(gsxr 600) next spring so i was looking around at suvs so i can tow my bike if i need to. well since ive always wanted a typhoon i was wondering if i could put a hitch on it and use it to tow my bike or is it not made to pull stuff? thanks
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10-04-2007, 08:35 AM	#2
draggns10 Mini Truck Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 182 Location: Bay City, MI User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Sure why not, It's a light truck so your not going to pull a lot. Just try and find one...
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10-04-2007, 11:46 AM	#3
91sonomast Good Bye SonomaST Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,193 Location: Murray, KY User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? yeah for a small load like that you can.....how big of a trailer are u talking?
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10-04-2007, 11:57 AM	#4
brad4banger Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 109 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? ^the only thing id be pulling is the motorcycle and trailers for those are small and light. i dont plan on pulling a car or a boat(nothing major) just a bike.
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10-04-2007, 07:24 PM	#5
95 S_Trucker no longer has a 95 Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,812 Location: Lancaster, PA User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f16/to...the-ty-284986/
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10-04-2007, 07:32 PM	#6
91sonomast Good Bye SonomaST Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,193 Location: Murray, KY User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? but how big of a trailer? is it a small-average sized single axle trailer? if so then thats no problem
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10-05-2007, 08:14 AM	#7
brad4banger Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 109 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Quote: Originally Posted by 91sonomast but how big of a trailer? is it a small-average sized single axle trailer? if so then thats no problem yes, nothing bigger than that.
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10-05-2007, 08:20 AM	#8
brad4banger Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 109 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Quote: Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f16/to...the-ty-284986/ from that thread id be worried about tranny damage but then again that guy was trying to tow a car. i wont go through with this if theres a chance ill destroy the tranny.
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10-05-2007, 01:04 PM	#9
the baPhoon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 44 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? IIRC Towing a light LIGHT load is capable with the Sy but everything ive read/heard says dont tow at all with the Ty. The trans is a peice of shit as it is so why chance it?
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10-05-2007, 01:08 PM	#10
ride and destroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 609 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...QQcmdZViewItem theres a typhoon, cleanest ive ever seen
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10-05-2007, 01:09 PM	#11
bwhitfield24 Insert witty title here. Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,599 Location: Crowley, TX User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Spend the cash to get a real strong transmission so you don't have to worry about it?
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10-05-2007, 01:23 PM	#12
~~442typhoondude~~ Broke User. Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,395 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? I could have sworn the ride leveling air shocks were the reason GM put a no tow rating on them. Air shocks aside, I think you'd have to be a dumbass to blow drivetrain parts up towing 1,000 pounds. Hell, there's plenty of guys that have more weight than that in their stereos. Just don't drive it like you normally would, and be easy on it.
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10-05-2007, 07:20 PM	#13
95xtreme Off Vanning. bbl Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,660 Location: Fargo don't ya know User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Do not buy a ty to tow, it says not to in the service manuals and 14-15 years later I would not try it. You would also have to modify the roll pan. The transmissions are meant for stress from the engine not from excess weight out back. Also the rear springs do not have a very big over load leaf. If you were to do it get a tranny cooler, make sure the tranny is sound watch the engine temps get an air bag helper setup and be careful. otherwise they are sweet trucks.
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10-05-2007, 10:40 PM	#14
brad4banger Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 109 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? thanks guys for the replies. so it seems that the ty is not a good option to go with for towing purposes(i was trying to get the best of both worlds, ty and a bike) but the sy can handle towing? i thought the ty and sy run the same components. if i buy a ty(which is what i want) i dont want to stress it just to pull a bike, ill just buy an suv that can handle the tow and save up and wait for a beautiful typhoon to come along like the one on that link above. i just hope they dont become exstinct before i have the chance to get one.
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10-08-2007, 10:35 AM	#15
Captain Morgan . Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 15,108 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Quote: Originally Posted by brad4banger thanks guys for the replies. so it seems that the ty is not a good option to go with for towing purposes(i was trying to get the best of both worlds, ty and a bike) but the sy can handle towing? i thought the ty and sy run the same components. if i buy a ty(which is what i want) i dont want to stress it just to pull a bike, ill just buy an suv that can handle the tow and save up and wait for a beautiful typhoon to come along like the one on that link above. i just hope they dont become exstinct before i have the chance to get one. no, all the answers above apply directy to the Syclone as well, infact the Syclones are WORSE for towing because of their suspension. The reason SyTys are not recommended for towing is only partially due to the suspension, but mostly due to the transmission and strain put on the drivetrain components. CARGO & TOWING CAPACITIES The Typhoon, Syclone and Sonoma GT are designed to be high performance vehicles. Cargo and towing are therefore restricted. Typhoon has a cargo rating of 900 lbs. Syclones's cargo box is rated for 500 lbs. Sonoma GT has a 6000-lbs. towing capacity* and a 964 lbs. cargo box rating. *When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight includes trailer, passengers, cargo and equipment.
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10-08-2007, 10:36 AM	#16
Captain Morgan . Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 15,108 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Quote: Originally Posted by 95xtreme You would also have to modify the roll pan. no, you just take it off its only held on with 4 bolts and the wires going to the license plate lights
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10-08-2007, 08:16 PM	#17
95xtreme Off Vanning. bbl Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,660 Location: Fargo don't ya know User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Morgan no, you just take it off its only held on with 4 bolts and the wires going to the license plate lights or that
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10-29-2007, 10:39 AM	#18
*philntx* Build them right....Mod Age: 54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,284 Location: Plano TX User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? The real reason is that if the weight being pulled is too heavy, the engine stays in boost too long. The engine components are stressed and break. You just have to stay out of the boost for any extended period of time. I knew a guy with a Typhoon with 800 lbs of passengers (three big TX bubba's) and stereo gear in it that still cut 12 sec 1/4's. It was not stock. Huge air to air IC, chip, 2,500 stall, big coolers, but stock transmission. 6 years ago, he had 60K miles on it and still running hard.
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10-30-2007, 10:21 AM	#19
Captain Morgan . Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 15,108 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: typhoon for towing??? seems theres a ton of theories as to why sytys cant tow bottom line is, its not recommended. lol.
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