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Sea_Six
Explorer
Nov 14, 2015

1986 GMC Camper Special 1 Ton Dually: Max tow capacity?

Longbed w/ Fifth Wheel hitch (unsure of make but it towed 12,000 lbs safely for several years) 454 gas 3 speed automatic (pretty sure it's a TH350) ***EDIT: Nope- it's a TH400 *** 4.10 rear diff 2...
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jerem0621
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2015
I would pass on this truck.

Way too many affordable mid 90's 454 and 460 equipped dually trucks that will be affordable and pretty comfortable.

Plus the paint job screams "shoot and sell" quick to me.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

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