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cw2006
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Aug 22, 2014

increase payload capacity 2004 Suburban 1/2 ton

1500 4x4 Z71 Suburban with 3.73 GVWR 7200 GCWR 13000 GAWR 3450 front / 4000 rear The car spends %99.99 of it's time as family car, and %00.01 as tow vehicle. With family (6+dog) and traile...
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PAThwacker
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Aug 25, 2014
Ever venture into Pennsylvania? I had my family of 4 in a k2500 sub head to Ricketts Glen. 22% grades, (mandatory truck stop signs, and 20 mph speed limit for combined weights over 21000lbs)

I was towing a 5000lb hybrid. Second gear up: trans temp 265/engine temp 285. Hot! Try that with a overloaded 5.3 half ton.

Going home: second gear down. Brake checks and plenty of reserve brake power

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