Towing?
#12
01-17-2013 | 02:53 AM
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From: Fairbanks Alaska
That link was for a wiki site on the GMT800--not the GMT400 that the OP has. Plus the 1500HD you quote is a 8 lug version or just a rebadged 3/4ton.
Rusty,
Still don't recommend it. Those axle housings aren't made for that. I hauled my blocks 20 miles but keep it off the highway.
Here is what I found on the GMT400:
From:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_C/K
EDIT: those #s were listed for the 3rd gen but I believe they mirror what the early GMT400s were/are rated for.
Rusty,
Still don't recommend it. Those axle housings aren't made for that. I hauled my blocks 20 miles but keep it off the highway.
Here is what I found on the GMT400:
From:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_C/K
EDIT: those #s were listed for the 3rd gen but I believe they mirror what the early GMT400s were/are rated for.
#13
01-17-2013 | 08:27 AM
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From: Warren, Ohio
The maximum your truck is rated to tow is 7,500lbs
However, you need the following options to do that:
-Z82 Trailering Special Package
-V43/VB3 Bumper, Rear Step Type
-3.73 axle ratio
Axle ratio of 3.42 is rated for 6,000 & 6500lbs depending on combined options.
If you have a 2wd model with a 3.08 axle ratio then max tow rating isn't even listed. IMO 5,000lbs max.
Also note the 1/2 tons of the era were not even recommended or rated for 5th wheel towing.
Note: Above information is right from an original 1991 Chevy trucks sales brochure. The 1990 brochure I have does not list tow ratings.
Last edited by Diesel Dan; 01-17-2013 at 08:31 AM.
#14
01-17-2013 | 04:47 PM
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OK harley I have your answer.
The maximum your truck is rated to tow is 7,500lbs
However, you need the following options to do that:
-Z82 Trailering Special Package
-V43/VB3 Bumper, Rear Step Type
-3.73 axle ratio
Axle ratio of 3.42 is rated for 6,000 & 6500lbs depending on combined options.
If you have a 2wd model with a 3.08 axle ratio then max tow rating isn't even listed. IMO 5,000lbs max.
Also note the 1/2 tons of the era were not even recommended or rated for 5th wheel towing.
Note: Above information is right from an original 1991 Chevy trucks sales brochure. The 1990 brochure I have does not list tow ratings.
The maximum your truck is rated to tow is 7,500lbs
However, you need the following options to do that:
-Z82 Trailering Special Package
-V43/VB3 Bumper, Rear Step Type
-3.73 axle ratio
Axle ratio of 3.42 is rated for 6,000 & 6500lbs depending on combined options.
If you have a 2wd model with a 3.08 axle ratio then max tow rating isn't even listed. IMO 5,000lbs max.
Also note the 1/2 tons of the era were not even recommended or rated for 5th wheel towing.
Note: Above information is right from an original 1991 Chevy trucks sales brochure. The 1990 brochure I have does not list tow ratings.
I'm not real sure what my truxk has for towing. It has a hitch not a bumper with a ball on it. I have an owners manual but think half of it is missing and the small parts about towing doesn't help at all. Can the. In help me? I kinda figured 10 k was to much to tow but am kinda sad it can't in fear of this camper being to big.
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