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March 6th, 2008, 3:12 PM
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I have a '95 1500, 350, 4l60E trans, stock size tries, and 3.43 gears. What kind of tow load will the drive train handle safely? I own a small enclosed trailer (maxxes out at 5,500lbs) and want to be sure my truck can handle the load. Thanks.
March 6th, 2008, 8:22 PM
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RE: tow rating
yeah, your truck should handle it fine but you should know your demon. meaning its your truck and no one else knows it like you. you shold be able to tell if there are any weak links in your drivetrain. brakes, weakshifts ect...
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RE: tow rating
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.o...8d7abc2ab0e53f
check this site out, about all I could find on 1995 1/2 ton.
I have a 3/4 ton with 350 engine, 3.73 gears and it pulls 7100#. I pull about 6000# RV trailer and it handles it ok.
Remember, golden rule of towing:
Its not what you pull that counts, it's what you can stop!!!!
If traileris much over 3500=4000 # I would want trailer brakes.
Good luck,
check this site out, about all I could find on 1995 1/2 ton.
I have a 3/4 ton with 350 engine, 3.73 gears and it pulls 7100#. I pull about 6000# RV trailer and it handles it ok.
Remember, golden rule of towing:
Its not what you pull that counts, it's what you can stop!!!!
If traileris much over 3500=4000 # I would want trailer brakes.
Good luck,
March 6th, 2008, 8:49 PM
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RE: tow rating
I was lucky enough to find out (after I bought it)that my trailer has brakes on both axles not just one like other trailers the same size.
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hey everyone not sure if im doing this right, i was looking for advice on my truck. i have a 86 lifted silverado, i was away for a few months and it just sat there now its got a rough start then it settles , thing is when i shift to drive (automatic), it iddles out and dies? any ideas? i was thinking it might be the transmission fluid level should i just flush it out and refill it , what else might it be????thanks.
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RE: dead truck
Thats okay, welcome to the forum!!! To start a new thread use the button label "new post" on the page this all the silverado threads.
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