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07-29-2016, 11:43 PM
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97 Z -71 Swb half ton towing capacity
Will a 97 Z71 swb half ton with 5.7 vortec with rear air bag load levelers and trailer breaks safely tow an 8000lbs camper?
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07-30-2016, 06:40 AM
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Re: 97 Z -71 Swb half ton towing capacity
That sounds like a lot for a 1/2 tone truck. IT has the power to do it, but even with trailer brakes, I'd say that is a lot with the Z71 brakes & suspension.
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07-30-2016, 07:50 AM
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Re: 97 Z -71 Swb half ton towing capacity
I just picked up a CCSB 3/4 ton, 350/4l80/3.73, guy that I bought it from towed a camper. He told me the tow capacity was 5-6k, and was about that the limit of the truck. I haven't checked the numbers, but if a 3/4 ton has that capacity then a 1/2 ton is less than that. If not just the power, it's the tranny and the breaking that limits it.
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07-30-2016, 10:54 AM
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Re: 97 Z -71 Swb half ton towing capacity
Not according to GM -
6500 pounds with 800 pound tongue weight max. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf
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07-30-2016, 11:05 AM
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Re: 97 Z -71 Swb half ton towing capacity
Quote:
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf
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1972 K10 1986 K30 crew cab dually 2002 Z06 2007 Escalade Last edited by Wide Open; 07-30-2016 at 11:11 AM. Reason: Typo correction |
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07-31-2016, 10:32 AM
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Re: 97 Z -71 Swb half ton towing capacity
At 5k+ I'd be more worried about the 4L60e, they don't handle abuse very well. I would put the biggest cooler you can find on it, and make sure your brakes are in fantastic condition...or switch to hydroboost.
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