How Long is too long
Looking at upgrading. Is a 31' (5220/7230) too long for a Chevy Suburban 1500 to tow. Thanks
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I'm pulling a 27 with a 1500 Suburban. The only issue would be weights. My wet weight is in the realm of 6800 (dry 5800). The burb does OK. I added Sumo SuperSprings to the rear and love, love, love them. Wouldn't tow more than around the block without them. Make sure you're within your weights. I imagine that the average 31 might be pushing the stock limit on weights, depending on your model Suburban. Don't assume anything. Look for placards that give specific numbers. The door jamb on the burb will tell you your weights. Then find the placard on the trailer that give the dry weight. Then add for the extra stuff you'll carry. I add a 1000 to be safe. I know we are well under that, it's just the two of us and a couple of pug dogs.
Make sure you service that differential. For some reason they don't seem to have the longevity you might expect. I service my transmission at every oil change, that is I do a drain and fill. It takes 4 quarts, or so. I keep my fluid fresh. It's cheap insurance. The 4L60e gets a bad rap but when serviced properly it holds up as good as any.
Make sure you service that differential. For some reason they don't seem to have the longevity you might expect. I service my transmission at every oil change, that is I do a drain and fill. It takes 4 quarts, or so. I keep my fluid fresh. It's cheap insurance. The 4L60e gets a bad rap but when serviced properly it holds up as good as any.
