towing with 1990 chevy
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From: loa,mo
Looking for input on towing 32 Baja Caliber about 3-5 miles with a 90 Chevy k1500 5.7L 3.73 rear end 10,000# cap, 1000# tongue wt drop step bumper Do?, Don't?, It will be allright?
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From: Bradenton Florida
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Kinda depends on what you'll be presented with in terms of topography. From where I live to where I store my boat/to where the launch ramp is, is right around 5mi +/-, but full of very steep hills......ups and downs. I wouldn't even consider using my '00 4WD Chevy 1500 w/ tow package to tow my 30' Formula.
If everything was dead flat I would maybe consider it, but still doubtful.
If everything was dead flat I would maybe consider it, but still doubtful.
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From: Troy, Mich
Tow in 3rd gear- not drive if you have an automatic. The OD gear in these trucks are not meant for that load. If you have a manual trans stick to 4th agin not the OD gear.
You are at the capacity of that truck.
Wannabe
You are at the capacity of that truck.
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