2004.5 SRW 2500hd LLY Duramax limitations
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2004.5 SRW 2500hd LLY Duramax limitations
I was wondering how large of boat is still safe to tow with the older duramax trucks. There will be a boat upgrade in about 4 years. I would like to end up in the 32-38' range. The sonic 35, formula 357, and cig cafe/mistress are among my favorites. Are these too big for my current truck?
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Ought to be fine with a proper trailer and setup.
Buy the longest truck that will work for you. CC and LB adds length which definitely increases towing stability.
The factory hitch is absolute junk. Mandatory upgrade.
Also, the factory 6.5" wide wheels and donut tires are junk for towing, yet great in the snow.
It's worth investment in wider wheels/tires when it comes to towing stability; when the time comes. There are plenty of threads on this.
Buy the longest truck that will work for you. CC and LB adds length which definitely increases towing stability.
The factory hitch is absolute junk. Mandatory upgrade.
Also, the factory 6.5" wide wheels and donut tires are junk for towing, yet great in the snow.
It's worth investment in wider wheels/tires when it comes to towing stability; when the time comes. There are plenty of threads on this.
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I was wondering how large of boat is still safe to tow with the older duramax trucks. There will be a boat upgrade in about 4 years. I would like to end up in the 32-38' range. The sonic 35, formula 357, and cig cafe/mistress are among my favorites. Are these too big for my current truck?
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Your truck will tow good as long as its in good mechanical condition with no lose parts. But 4 years from now it might be pretty warn out.......
Upgrade the factory receiver hitch
Yes wheels and tires rated to carry more weight help like the Nitto Duragrapplers.
Make sure the trailer is above average. Having a truck that's overkill and a pile for a trailer is no safer. Its amazing how so many trailers are underbuilt out there.
Upgrade the factory receiver hitch
Yes wheels and tires rated to carry more weight help like the Nitto Duragrapplers.
Make sure the trailer is above average. Having a truck that's overkill and a pile for a trailer is no safer. Its amazing how so many trailers are underbuilt out there.
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Your truck will tow good as long as its in good mechanical condition with no lose parts. But 4 years from now it might be pretty warn out.......
Upgrade the factory receiver hitch
Yes wheels and tires rated to carry more weight help like the Nitto Duragrapplers.
Make sure the trailer is above average. Having a truck that's overkill and a pile for a trailer is no safer. Its amazing how so many trailers are underbuilt out there.
Upgrade the factory receiver hitch
Yes wheels and tires rated to carry more weight help like the Nitto Duragrapplers.
Make sure the trailer is above average. Having a truck that's overkill and a pile for a trailer is no safer. Its amazing how so many trailers are underbuilt out there.
Is there a specific hitch that comes to mind?
Thanks for all the replies!
Last edited by Fischan; 01-19-2014 at 03:59 PM.
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No problem..
I had an 04.5 2500 X Cab Long bed 4x4… I pulled more than 15000 with it many times… 46 Cig on steel trailer, 39 Top Fish w quads….
Yes, the dually would be better… Good trailer brakes are important. Air bags would have been nice if I was going to pull regularly with it.
I sold that truck 2 years ago and wish I hadn't.
I had an 04.5 2500 X Cab Long bed 4x4… I pulled more than 15000 with it many times… 46 Cig on steel trailer, 39 Top Fish w quads….
Yes, the dually would be better… Good trailer brakes are important. Air bags would have been nice if I was going to pull regularly with it.
I sold that truck 2 years ago and wish I hadn't.
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