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Old 11-13-2018, 02:43 AM   #1
benw88
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Long Beach, CA
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68 Step-Side, Should I be towing this? Seeking opinions!

Hi all,

I am currently towing my boat with my truck. The boat weighs about 4,000lbs I think. I am wondering what your guyses opinions are. Is this too much for this truck? is it safe? Let me know. Below is how the truck is set up.

1968 C10 Stepside:

Motor:
5.7 350 SBC (less than 3K miles on motor)
AL Heads, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock Carb, Comp Cam, Headers, MSD Billet dizzy with MSD Ignition box 6AL(?)

Trans:
Rebuild NV4500 conversion (5-spd)
Added cross member under Trans, also still have the original cross member under the bell housing. Had custom 1 piece driveline built.

Rear end:
Stock 12 bolt gm truck rear end, completely gone through, every bearing, seal axel etc. Eaton Posi-Carrier. Springs, shocks and Firestone airbags for the towing load.

Brakes:
Front Disks (all new)
Rear drums (all new)
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