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Old 07-16-2010, 05:27 PM   #1
Buford
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How much can my 71 GMC 2500 tow?

Hey folks,
Do you know how much my 71 GMC custom Camper 2500 tow? It has the 4.10 gears with a TH350 and a 350-V8.

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Old 07-16-2010, 10:02 PM   #2
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Re: How much can my 71 GMC 2500 tow?

Many years ago, I think it was in the late 70's, I pulled a 26 ft cabin cruiser almost every weekend with my stock '72 GMC 2500. It had a 350 with a granny 4 speed. I am not sure how much the cabin cruiser weighed though.

The truck handled it without a problem.
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Old 07-17-2010, 09:51 AM   #3
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Re: How much can my 71 GMC 2500 tow?

All depends on your power, spring rates, and tires. I have hauled 11,000 lbs in the box of my truck, only for 15 miles. It still had1 inch till the bump stops. I used to race stock car and would haul the trailer with all the spare parts and tires. I weighed 14,000 lbs. It is a c20 coil sprung truck, with the three leaf over loads.
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Old 07-17-2010, 03:01 PM   #4
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Re: How much can my 71 GMC 2500 tow?

Less important than what it can PULL, is what it can STOP.
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