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Old 04-02-2011, 11:39 PM
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I've got an 01 4 WD 4.3L. Blazer auto. Does anyone know what I can tow with it?
 
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A quick Google said you could handle about 5000. I would go under that to have some wiggle room.
 
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also keep an eye out for the size of the trailer. larger trailers require and usually will have trailer brakes which most likely will require you to install a brake controller in the blazer. If you have a tow package in your blazer the wiring will already be in place, but if you do not then you will have to run the wiring for a brake controller. Lighter trailers may or may not have brakes. But you should check with your states highway traffic laws for weight restrictions, i.e. how heavy of a trailer can you tow without brakes, just because the trailer doesnt have brakes on it doesnt mean its legal.
 
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