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01-16-2013, 11:17 PM

NullHead

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I'll look in my '96's owner's manual tomorrow at tow ratings. It's just a K1500 with 3.42 and a 5.0L vortec.

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01-17-2013, 02:53 AM

RustyFordLover

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Dan

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.

I for sure wouldn't do it again, but the once time I did it was pretty well over loaded. I took some pics and have me somewhere. I'll have to put them in the album I have on this site for my truck sometime.

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01-17-2013, 08:27 AM

Diesel Dan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harley98

I have a 1990 Chevy next cab long box and there is no sticker in the door or glove box to show me the numbers. Can anyone help me with how much I can tow from the hitch?

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.

Last edited by Diesel Dan; 01-17-2013 at 08:31 AM.

#14

01-17-2013, 04:47 PM

harley98

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Originally Posted by Diesel Dan

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.