Anyone thinking of a GM 1500 with the 3.0 Duramax?

twodownzero wrote:
Towing with a vehicle equipped with a semi floating rear axle is something I'm no longer willing to do.

People do it all the time, no reason not to. I have never seen one broke off, I see more trailer owners not servicing their bearings causing a wheel to let go. OP as far as the new 3.0 diesel, I don’t think they are being built or at least sold right now. Should be a good tuck within its weight ratings.