2004 Silverado Towing Capacity
Hey Gang - I need a sanity check to go over my calculations. I have a a 2004 1500 Extended Cab Shortbed Silverado 4 x 4 with a 5.3 liter engine, HD towing capacity, 3.73 rear end fitted with E Rated ...
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IMHO, that's a doable combination. Ideal? No. But doable. It won't be the most comfortable to drive, you won't win any races uphill or in a headwind, and you'll want to exercise a little more caution when loading and towing, but no reason you can't get from point A to point B with that setup. I pulled a 6k lbs (loaded) with a 2003 Silverado, similar specs, and it did just fine. Was happy when I switched to a 3/4 ton diesel, but the 1/2 ton got us around for ten years without incident. Not that I wouldn't recommend a more stout towing vehicle, but sometimes that's just not in the cards. For what it's worth.
