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Skidus1
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Jan 12, 2020

Towing questions

Hello all, have a few questions for everyone.

I've got a 2007 Chevy 2500 with the Duramax I bought new. It has 47k miles on it.

I have been hauling a 2014 Open Range 308 bhs with 915 empty hitch, I have 2 6 volts and 2 30 Lb propane bottles on the hitch and a 900 lb Sportsman in the bed. So far no issues, It's been a great setup. My truck has been good so far and I have only needed the tranny lines replaced last year. My wife and I want to get a 2 seat SxS and I'm curious on the payload if I were to put a 2 seater RZR in the bed of my truck. Ramptek for those wondering.

My factory payload per the sticker is 2307 with the factory tires and wheels. I have changed the stock wheels and tires. They are 3640 tires and the wheels match. I think I'll be within my limits. Any issues you can think of?

I do want a dually as I've had a couple but I might wait seeing as this truck has such low miles.

Thanks for any help.

12 Replies

  • Weigh your rear axle now. Add the additional weight of the new toy. Are you still within tire limits?
    Your rear axle is a 11.5" AAM axle rated by them at just over 10,000 pounds. If you're not over the tire or wheel limits you will be fine but might need some air bags or stiffer springs.
  • Did you weigh your rig, with the Sportsman in the bed? Were you within the RAWR with this setup? How much heavier is the RZR than the Sportsman. I'm thinking you are over the TV GVWR with the Sportsman and Open Range. The answer to your question is at the scales, in which case you will have to decide which rating YOU want to stay under. While the tires and wheels will help the TV capability, only you, the driver, will know if the handling is in your comfort zone.

    Jerry