I don't want too, but I have too ...
Ok a question asked by anyone making the decision to buy a fifth .... anyone reading this knows what I'm about to ask ... I'm sry I just want to be safe . The TV: 03 Silverado 2500 HD 8.1L 4x4 ext...
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msmith1.wa wrote:
I have the same truck as you but have the 4.10 gears. The ratings you quoted seem about right. With the 4.10 gears mine rated for a max trailer weight around 15000lbs. Where you could run into a problem is with your rear axle weight. If you have tires with the same capacity as the originals there capacity is equal to the rear axle rating from Chevrolet.
msmith1.wa wrote:
I have the same truck as you but have the 4.10 gears. The ratings you quoted seem about right. With the 4.10 gears mine rated for a max trailer weight around 15000lbs. Where you could run into a problem is with your rear axle weight. If you have tires with the same capacity as the originals there capacity is equal to the rear axle rating from Chevrolet.
I believe they are upgraded from oem wheels not sure what they were rated. The ones I have now are at 3415 per wheel. The trailer at max capacity loaded per manufacturer would be 12,100 which wound give me a hitch weight of 2662. Add that to 3012 RAW ... 5674...I'm well below factory 6084 let alone with the tire upgrade bumps that. And well below GCVW of 20k I'll be at 18,9 and this number is assuming me packing 2990lbs (max)of gear toys water food etc etc. I will be however be over the 9200 GVWR limit by about 2.5% sooo I think I'll be just fine. Driving carefully
I do want anyone's thoughts on helper springs or air bags. Brands and experience with either product ... they both look like a simple hour install garage project
