2500HD Towing
I have a 2005 Chevy 2500HD with the Duramax engine and Allison transmission. I currently tow a 34' toy hauler with a dry weight of 9670 and hitch load of 1705. Normally, there are 2-3 atv's in the hau...
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thinkpt wrote:
You will be fine on your rear axle weight rating. From the manufacturer(not GM) your rear axle Weight rating is 10,400#. The 2500 and 3500 have exactly the same parts except for one overload spring in the rear and different wheels and tires. Frame, brakes, motor, tranny all are the same if duramax. Your tires and rims are the weak point. Upgrade those and you are from a weight point fine compared to a 3500. You may like a dually better though
with that big a trailer. Let the flaming begin.
10,400lbs for a 3/4ton rear axle?
