1999 K1500 Suburban towing capacity
Does anybody know what the towing capacity would be on a 1999 k1500 suburban with 350 engine and 373 gear ? I don't have the manual and the sticker on the drivers door is missing. I have been told 6000 lbs. I think that is to low. My 2002 trailblazer can pull 5600 lbs.
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looks like 6500
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I had a 97 Tahoe with the same transmission as is in your truck. I made two trips towing a box trailer that was probably 8,000. Smoked a transmission not long after each one....
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Take a look in the above thread. I would not tow more than 6500lbs with a burb. It just does not have the abillity to do so safe. And if possible, run a good elec over hyd. brake setup on the trailer. |
Thanks for the info. I will be pulling a 25' sunsation that has a total weight of 5500 lbs with trailer and a full tank of gas.
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The problem with a Suburban, is that we never tow with the TRUCK empty. You then have to worry about the COMBINED weigh rating. Tow/weight ratings are calculated with an enpty truck, and no cargo.
2 adults, 2 kids, luggage, dog, coolers, etc etc. You will max out that Sub even towing 5500#. Also, don't believe anything you read on what your rig weighs unless you are reading a scale ticket at a truckstop. IF, you are going to tow with this setup, I HIGHLY recommend Firestone or AirLift aftermarket air springs, as the factory coil springs suck for towing stability. |
youll be fine with that boat.
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Curb Weight - 4820
CVWR - 7700 Payload - 1980 Max Trailer - 6500 Suburban 2500 2WD: Curb Weight - 5286 CVWR - 8600 Payload - 3314 Max Trailer - 10000 |
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 3552585)
The problem with a Suburban, is that we never tow with the TRUCK empty. You then have to worry about the COMBINED weigh rating. Tow/weight ratings are calculated with an enpty truck, and no cargo.
2 adults, 2 kids, luggage, dog, coolers, etc etc. You will max out that Sub even towing 5500#. Also, don't believe anything you read on what your rig weighs unless you are reading a scale ticket at a truckstop. IF, you are going to tow with this setup, I HIGHLY recommend Firestone or AirLift aftermarket air springs, as the factory coil springs suck for towing stability. |
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