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Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-06-2006, 07:25 PM

Sounds like you have a good engine/tranny/axle combo picked out. It would pull a flatbed trailer no problem. As long as it's not longer than 18ft it should do OK. Any bigger/heavier and you'll want a brake controller and probably disc brakes up front. I never had problems towing with my 2wd, hauled anything from pipe to hay on a flatbed bumper pull trailer. Only thing I need to do now is get the gooseneck plate welded in and wire up the trailer brake controller.

11-06-2006, 07:25 PM	#5
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: towing with a 4wd? Sounds like you have a good engine/tranny/axle combo picked out. It would pull a flatbed trailer no problem. As long as it's not longer than 18ft it should do OK. Any bigger/heavier and you'll want a brake controller and probably disc brakes up front. I never had problems towing with my 2wd, hauled anything from pipe to hay on a flatbed bumper pull trailer. Only thing I need to do now is get the gooseneck plate welded in and wire up the trailer brake controller. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 11-10-2006 at 09:32 PM.