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kerrlakeRoo
Jul 28, 2017Explorer
98 silverado is a bit of a worry, if 4x and a 5.7 from what I'm seeing you have somewhere between 6000 and 8000 tow capacity, and around 2000 lb payload.
The 27-5J while not a heavy 5er at 6500 empty is going to weigh more by the time you add water, batteries etc. and the pin weight I could not find, but loaded somewhere between 1800 and 2100 would be reasonable to guess. That leaves no room in the trucks capacity for you, DW or gear in the truck.
If you are dealing with a "project" now and planning on a larger truck in the near future then go for it, but you may find you have a difficult pull with the current truck.
The 27-5J while not a heavy 5er at 6500 empty is going to weigh more by the time you add water, batteries etc. and the pin weight I could not find, but loaded somewhere between 1800 and 2100 would be reasonable to guess. That leaves no room in the trucks capacity for you, DW or gear in the truck.
If you are dealing with a "project" now and planning on a larger truck in the near future then go for it, but you may find you have a difficult pull with the current truck.
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