towing Q
 

hey there every one im new to this site so don't flame me to much. so i don't know is this is the right place to put this but im wanting to know a place i can go to find out or some one tell me the towing capacity of my 1986 chevy 1500?
thx

Which engine/trans/ 2wd? or 4wd? Short bed? or long bed?

depends on engine and gearing. need info please

hahaha yeah see lol don't really know what im doing here.. its a 350 and stoke trans.. i think thats the turbo 300?? i could be wrong and prob am...

Hi tie chevy,

Welcome to the Chevy Forums.

Go into your glovebox, and look at the "Service Parts Identification" sticker. What you're looking for is the RPO codes for your engine, transmission, and rear.

Maybe you're a candidate for the "Please look up my VIN" at the beginning of this section. shawnVW should be able to give you a complete rundown of all your factory options. Depending on your factory drivetrain, assuming it's all original, you should be able to calculate fairly accurately what your towing capacity is.

What is it your intention to tow? This isn't gospel, but assuming it's a 350 engine with 373 gears(and we're not sure yet) I would say @3800lbs. Stopping well while towing that weight might be another matter...

BTW, while we all have done our share of burnouts, we don't do flaming...