2002 Toyota 4Runner: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

The 2002 Toyota 4Runner has a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, that has a tongue rating of 500 pounds on a standard 2 inch hitch receiver. The 2002 4Runner also has 217 pound feet of torque and has a payload capacity of about 1,200 pounds. The 4Runner makes a great vehicle if You are looking to tow off road toys, a small camper, or a small to medium sized boat. The 4Runner is built with a traditional ladder frame design so it is not as susceptible to damage from towing as a unibody vehicle. The only hinderance to towing with A4Runner is the low torque rating can lead to the vehicle being sluggish while accelerating to highway speeds.