can I increase my tow vehicle's tow rating
am confused. just read in july. manufacturer's use engine power for tow rating but further states if you improve performance it won't improve tow rating?
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appreciate all comments. been told can't so many times in my life.couldn't replace ceiling joists in a building after its built.(did)told it's illegal to drive with propane on in rv.(isn't) told I can't increase hauling capacity in my 2000 chev c3500 srw. did. hauled 9000lbs 3/4minus in bed with vehicle level total scale weight 15,320 w/ 3000lb overload springs and 19.5 tires/wheels rated at 4500lbs. the factory rating for trailer weight on truck is 10,000 lbs. haul 8800lb rated 5th whl. used to pull one hill at 45mph at top now pull same hill at 65mph. accomplished w/ tube headers, spacer block, fuel change from reg. to mid grade and dyno tune.
