limits of 1999 GMC suburban 1/2 ton
Hello, I have a 1999 GMC suburban half ton with towing package. This is the old body style with the Vortec 350 / 4L60E. It has factory tow package stuff like trans. cooler and 3.73 gears. I also ha...
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Your tow rating is 6,500 lbs with the half ton suburban and the 5.7L with the tow package and the 3.73 gears.
Here is the source I got that information from.
1999 Towing Guide Link
I love older vehicles, and I am partial to the older square Suburbans like you have. I nearly bought a cream puff 1999 a few years ago myself.
If you are committed to this trailer the only option I really see is to go with a 3/4 ton Sub with the 454 and get the 10,000 lb rating.
Or... If you are a little flexible on your trailer there are options that would work well within the 6,500 lb tow rating. In particular the Apex 28bh looks like a great match. Here is a Link just as an example.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
Here is the source I got that information from.
1999 Towing Guide Link
I love older vehicles, and I am partial to the older square Suburbans like you have. I nearly bought a cream puff 1999 a few years ago myself.
If you are committed to this trailer the only option I really see is to go with a 3/4 ton Sub with the 454 and get the 10,000 lb rating.
Or... If you are a little flexible on your trailer there are options that would work well within the 6,500 lb tow rating. In particular the Apex 28bh looks like a great match. Here is a Link just as an example.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
