How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Blazerod · 06-01-2007, 01:47 AM

Just tossing some ideas around for a tow vehicle for a large travel trailer. Was wondering what a 3/4t Sub could pull. I would like to know what the 2WD and the 4WD are capable of. So all you Sub guys, let's hear it!

Thanks,

Rod

72freak · 06-01-2007, 09:16 AM

no problem here

**Hart_Rod** · 06-01-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

no problem here

72FREAK, How long is your trailer and how much does it weigh? I would like to buy one, but I want to make sure I can pull it with my 69 Suburban.

OldCreek · 06-01-2007, 02:53 PM

My '72 brochure lists what I suppose to be a Max Trailer weight @ 6,000 lbs and Max GCW @10,500. This was for the C20. It doesn't specifically list the K20.

I suspect with better brakes, tranny, engine that we seem to all aspire to that these numbers could be even higher. Especially, with weight distributing hitches, trailer brakes, etc.

prairewolf · 06-01-2007, 10:25 PM

A post was recently posted by igotachevyor2 (brocure i stumbled on) that is a good read for subs. It says it all better than i can..... I have a 72 3/4 ton sub...
I think with aux. tranny cooler, equalizer hitch on trailer, and good trailer brakes i would be good to go. it has about 131,000 miles on it and shifts about like new. one of the articles posted is dated aug. 1969, the other 1970. kent.

prairewolf · 06-04-2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by prairewolf

A post was recently posted by igotachevyor2 (brocure i stumbled on) that is a good read for subs. It says it all better than i can..... I have a 72 3/4 ton sub...
I think with aux. tranny cooler, equalizer hitch on trailer, and good trailer brakes i would be good to go. it has about 131,000 miles on it and shifts about like new. one of the articles posted is dated aug. 1969, the other 1970. kent.

thinking it through a little,,,,also Quality 10 ply tires properly inflated. we have work trucks with firestone trans-force tires on, we load the snot out of them and they still run straight down the road. we have slow leaks some times from screws or nails stuck through tread, but rarely have blow outs. nothing would ruin a good camping trip quicker than a pretty tire with a weak sidewall grenading at 65 mph.

kent

**special-K** · 06-04-2007, 06:37 AM

A Suburban that is set up to tow can pull anything that you can hook to a frame-mount ball hitch(pull behind).Anything too big will have a pintle hook.It`s up to the individual where within those limits you want to be.

72freak · 06-04-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

72FREAK, How long is your trailer and how much does it weigh? I would like to buy one, but I want to make sure I can pull it with my 69 Suburban.

24'
I think it is 5800 pounds or so.

You should definatley have load range E tires, tranny cooler and trailer brakes.
As mentioned above.....with the correct equipment you can pull what you want!!!

clemracer · 06-04-2007, 05:14 PM

I have a 72 3/4 ton with a 350 engine a cam headers and a turbo 400 trans with a trans cooler we pulled a 20 foot enclosed race trailer with a midget 4 wheeler rollaround tool box cabinets in front with a compressor generator and many spares. It pulled the trailer great at 70 on the interstate. It has a weight dist. hitch and trailer brakes and a sway controller. When I first got the trailer I did not have the sway control and the weight Dist. hitch and it needed it.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-04-2007, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking a 20' Airstream would probably be better suited for my 1/2 T Suburban. You don't know where a nice one is do ya?

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IAFF2407 · 06-04-2007, 09:23 PM

Hart_Rob, try this,

www.airstreamforums.com

oodle.com

**special-K** · 06-04-2007, 11:12 PM

Hah,I knew there must be an Airstream forum.Gotta love those silver twinkies.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-05-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Hah,I knew there must be an Airstream forum.Gotta love those silver twinkies.

Apparently the people that own them, love them a lot. Did you check out the prices?!?!

06-01-2007, 01:47 AM	#1
72Blazerod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 128	How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? Just tossing some ideas around for a tow vehicle for a large travel trailer. Was wondering what a 3/4t Sub could pull. I would like to know what the 2WD and the 4WD are capable of. So all you Sub guys, let's hear it! Thanks, Rod __________________ 1987 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton 4x4 (Beater) 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 4x4 1972 Olds 442 Convertible 2006 GMC 2500 Duramax Crew Cab (Sold) 1972 Blazer 4x4 (Sold)

06-01-2007, 09:16 AM	#2
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? no problem here Attached Images

06-01-2007, 02:53 PM	#4
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,029	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? My '72 brochure lists what I suppose to be a Max Trailer weight @ 6,000 lbs and Max GCW @10,500. This was for the C20. It doesn't specifically list the K20. I suspect with better brakes, tranny, engine that we seem to all aspire to that these numbers could be even higher. Especially, with weight distributing hitches, trailer brakes, etc. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

06-01-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,897	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? A post was recently posted by igotachevyor2 (brocure i stumbled on) that is a good read for subs. It says it all better than i can..... I have a 72 3/4 ton sub... I think with aux. tranny cooler, equalizer hitch on trailer, and good trailer brakes i would be good to go. it has about 131,000 miles on it and shifts about like new. one of the articles posted is dated aug. 1969, the other 1970. kent.

06-04-2007, 06:37 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? A Suburban that is set up to tow can pull anything that you can hook to a frame-mount ball hitch(pull behind).Anything too big will have a pintle hook.It`s up to the individual where within those limits you want to be. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-04-2007 at 06:38 AM.

06-04-2007, 05:14 PM	#9
clemracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? I have a 72 3/4 ton with a 350 engine a cam headers and a turbo 400 trans with a trans cooler we pulled a 20 foot enclosed race trailer with a midget 4 wheeler rollaround tool box cabinets in front with a compressor generator and many spares. It pulled the trailer great at 70 on the interstate. It has a weight dist. hitch and trailer brakes and a sway controller. When I first got the trailer I did not have the sway control and the weight Dist. hitch and it needed it. __________________ CLEMRACER

06-04-2007, 05:58 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? Thanks for the info. I'm thinking a 20' Airstream would probably be better suited for my 1/2 T Suburban. You don't know where a nice one is do ya? . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-04-2007, 09:23 PM	#11
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? Hart_Rob, try this, www.airstreamforums.com oodle.com

06-04-2007, 11:12 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How much can a '67-'72 Suburban 3/4ton tow? Hah,I knew there must be an Airstream forum.Gotta love those silver twinkies. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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