Towing ability of 2004 Suburban 5.3L, 4.10, 4WD
Can anyone give first hand knowledge of the towing abilities of a 2004 Suburban 4WD with 5.3L engine and 4.10 axles? It is 7200 MVGW and has Z82 hd towing rpo. Thanks!
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You have a 4l60 trans which has a 3.1 first gear, which the new burb should have too. So the get up and go off the line should be on par or better. Not sure off the top of my head what the torque or rpm is at.....I'm recalling my 2000 vortec 350 having around 330 lb ft of torque. 255hp or there abouts. The 5.3 IIRC is closer to 300 hp, torque should be about the same. Reality is, it should pull about the same......
Now with this in mind......I do prefer the looks of the 98 burb vs the newer style myself........
My sone has pulled upwards of 7K with a 3.42 geared 4.8L 2006, with no major issues behind his reg cab 1500. He has to let it rev.....so I do not have a reason to believe that a 5.3 should not work just fine.
Marty
Now with this in mind......I do prefer the looks of the 98 burb vs the newer style myself........
My sone has pulled upwards of 7K with a 3.42 geared 4.8L 2006, with no major issues behind his reg cab 1500. He has to let it rev.....so I do not have a reason to believe that a 5.3 should not work just fine.
Marty
