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CCCC · 02-28-2009, 11:31 PM

That is a VERY NICE GOOD LOOKING 4x4 and should take care of the pull aspect just fine. But, if you want something a little heftier - you might borrow mine (pic below) - it's a 52 but still pulls pretty well.
Attachment 436008
Seriously - you should have no problems with pull power, and the trans should be fine with a good cooler and judicious use of lower ranges. BTW, some may say otherwise, but I do not recommend bypassing the radiator cooling aspect and just using the trans cooler. I linked one in series and the little booster helped the whole system. The bigger issues towing with a pickup are with control - it's light back there and there will be quite a bit more trailer weight way back behind that light back axle area. Sway often is the biggest issue - more so with coils - especially going downhill a bit too fast. Try to get the back end as reasonably stiff as you can. Have a great time.

usdabeef · 03-01-2009, 10:32 AM

CCCC......what is the best way to set up the trans cooler when using two electric fans? Also, can i address the light rear end with cargo load in the bed? Maybe i will have the boys at the shop make sure i have a good stiff set up on the rear to avoid sag, and sway. I will definately get an equalizer set up. I am getting excited to haul something other than "ass"

Skirkpat · 03-01-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CCCC

BTW, some may say otherwise, but I do not recommend bypassing the radiator cooling aspect and just using the trans cooler. I linked one in series and the little booster helped the whole system. The bigger issues towing with a pickup are with control - it's light back there and there will be quite a bit more trailer weight way back behind that light back axle area. Sway often is the biggest issue - more so with coils - especially going downhill a bit too fast. Try to get the back end as reasonably stiff as you can. Have a great time.

Good advice, and I love the Truck, Beautiful !

**Boog** · 03-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Beef. Your choice of trailer dry weight is good. That gives you quite a choice of travel trailers to choose from. Your truck I assume is equipped with a small block, auto and maybe a 3.73 gear? You almost won't know it's even back there. Your combo should be good to haul up to about 7,000 # using the trailer life tow ratings listings for later model trucks.
Also look for an ultra lite travel trailer as they have aluminum frames and fiberglass construction. Very strong and lite weight. My 1999 26' Rockwood shows uvw on the title as 3,000 #. My 97 GMC with 305, auto and 3.42 gear pulls it real good, up hills too. The weight distribution hitch takes a lot of the bounce out of it too. Enjoy it.

02-28-2009, 11:31 PM	#1
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: 1/2 Ton Towing Capabilities That is a VERY NICE GOOD LOOKING 4x4 and should take care of the pull aspect just fine. But, if you want something a little heftier - you might borrow mine (pic below) - it's a 52 but still pulls pretty well. Attachment 436008 Seriously - you should have no problems with pull power, and the trans should be fine with a good cooler and judicious use of lower ranges. BTW, some may say otherwise, but I do not recommend bypassing the radiator cooling aspect and just using the trans cooler. I linked one in series and the little booster helped the whole system. The bigger issues towing with a pickup are with control - it's light back there and there will be quite a bit more trailer weight way back behind that light back axle area. Sway often is the biggest issue - more so with coils - especially going downhill a bit too fast. Try to get the back end as reasonably stiff as you can. Have a great time. __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp Last edited by CCCC; 05-11-2010 at 12:19 AM.

03-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#2
usdabeef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 169	Re: 1/2 Ton Towing Capabilities CCCC......what is the best way to set up the trans cooler when using two electric fans? Also, can i address the light rear end with cargo load in the bed? Maybe i will have the boys at the shop make sure i have a good stiff set up on the rear to avoid sag, and sway. I will definately get an equalizer set up. I am getting excited to haul something other than "ass"

03-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,028	Re: 1/2 Ton Towing Capabilities Beef. Your choice of trailer dry weight is good. That gives you quite a choice of travel trailers to choose from. Your truck I assume is equipped with a small block, auto and maybe a 3.73 gear? You almost won't know it's even back there. Your combo should be good to haul up to about 7,000 # using the trailer life tow ratings listings for later model trucks. Also look for an ultra lite travel trailer as they have aluminum frames and fiberglass construction. Very strong and lite weight. My 1999 26' Rockwood shows uvw on the title as 3,000 #. My 97 GMC with 305, auto and 3.42 gear pulls it real good, up hills too. The weight distribution hitch takes a lot of the bounce out of it too. Enjoy it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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