I have a 91 4 banger, 5 spd with 31's. I tow a 5x10 utility trailer locally for various needs. The trailer is probably 1000 lbs or a tad more. I also live in no mans land where there is literally no other vehicles on the roads. There is no way in hades would I try to tow it on road or highway where other vehicles are as Its pretty much a s 3rd gear deal.
