Tahoe Towing Capacity
I've seen towing capacities on the "same" 2009 5.3L/6speed Tahoes of 5700lbs to 8200lbs. I'm wondering, what "adds" are creating the 2500lb delta, and can changes/equipment increase the 5700lb towi...
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OttoB wrote:
From the 2009 Travel Life Towing Guide:
Tahoe/Yukon 4WD 5.3L V-8 5,700
Tahoe/Yukon 4WD 5.3L V-8 8,200 (p)
Looking for details as to what options are different.
Thanks again.
Link to TL 2009 towing guide
It's the "P" option from this list downpage from the model listings.
Towing guide wrote:
a = Automatic Transmission
a4 = Automatic Transmission, four
speed
a5 = Automatic Transmission, five
speed
a6 = Auto Transmssion, six speed
m = Manual Transmission
b = 3.08:1 axle ratio
d =3.23:1 axle ratio
e =3.42:1 axle ratio
g =3.73:1 axle ratio
i =4:10:1 axle ratio
p = Cooling-package required
AWD = All Wheel Drive
CC = Crew Cab
LB = 8-foot bed
Shortbed = 5-foot 9-inch bed
Std. Bed = 6 1
?2-foot bed
SWB = Short Wheelbase
LWB = Long Wheelbase
DRW = Dual Rear Wheels
SRW = Single Rear Wheel
CV = Cargo Van
PV = Passenger Van
TD = Turbodiesel
t = Tow package required
