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silver_fox_1964
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Jan 12, 2014

99 chevy silverado 2500 5.7 reg cab 3/4 ton long bed 4x4

Hello , Is there anyone out there that could give me some insite on pulling ? I already know that the GVWR is 8600 GAWR =4250 RR=6000 . However I, own a 21ft tag along . Bought this truck last yr so t...
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2-MTnesters
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Jan 12, 2014
Are you sure that your 99 2500 has the 5.7? I had a 99 GMC 2500 and thought the smallest engine that was put in them was the 6.0. I did pull a smaller 5er that was close to 10,000# gross and did ok on flat ground to moderate incline. struggled on steeper grades. Mileage really sucked, averaged 8mpg towing and 14 empty. Tim

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