2000suburbanjeff

I have 2000 suburban 1500 4x4 with a towing package.what is the towing cap on this suburban?

Joe In NY

Wow, thats impressive. And again. GM makes no sense.
8800 lbs.
According to: trucks

And that is with the 5.3L V8!

From what I can gather on mine. Is only 7000lbs. Thats all I would do with mine anyways. The acceleration and maintaing 75 mph is hard enought towing my Correct Craft Martinique. (boat + trailer= 5000lbs)

Just remember. Get a good feel for how your burb handles while towing. I know mine pretty well. Will be put to challenge when I tow my 64 T-bird to FL though. Have never done such a long and heavy hual before.

2000suburbanjeff

ya I also forgot put it 373 rear end.and not sure on the front end.is there anything to consider.when towing with the 4l60e?

Joe In NY

front would 3.73 as well but that doesn't matter for on road use as you wouldn't be driving in 4wd on paved roads...

The transmissions ie the 4L60E are underrated for how they are being used. Big surprise by gm.

So, I would keep a close eye on the tranny temp. And how miles do you have? Have you done regular transmission services? If not you might want to do a filter and full flush.

2000suburbanjeff

145k on the clock

SWHouston

If you bought your ride used, and or don't know if the Lubrications were maintained, then it's wise to do them all at that mileage.

Front Differential,
Transmission Fluid and Filter,
Transfer Case,
Rear Differential and
General Chassis Lubrication.

Chartdog

Towing capacity is such a screwy subject full of differing opinions, misinformation and just plain make believe standards (by us users).

There is towing and then there is safe towing. There is towing on a back road once a year at 45 MPH and then there is towing many miles on Interstates.

My biggest caution is to be wary of guys that say "I've towed X with Y and never had any problems" when the numbers seem borderline. These guys have just never had to make an emergency maneuver.

Also we all tend to support or justify what we have. The Dually owners all say that you can't tow anything with a half ton and some half ton owners tow way too heavy and pretend that it is OK because it is all they have.

Enough sermon, as to your question........

The manufactures rating is a good place to start but it is only part of the story. Most experienced haulers will say if you are within 1000 pounds of the top rating, time to move up to a stronger truck. Then there is the hitch rating. On my Suburban the tow rating is 7 thousand something but the factory hitch rating is only 5000.

A weight distribution hitch can help with a heavier trailer but remember that all it is helping is the suspension, not the drive train, brakes, etc.

I have both the Burb and a Duramax 2500HD and my suggestions are as follows:

1500 Suburban 5000 pounds
2500HD P/U 7000-8000 pounds
3500 dually 9000 - 10,000 pounds

Can you tow more with less, yep, but you'll be a lot safer and calmer with the above.